# Nela Lopušanová NCAA debut season

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nela-lopuanov-ncaa-debut-season
> Updated: 2026-10-31T22:14:27.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Slovak ice hockey player Nela Lopušanová has established a strong presence during her debut season with the University of Wisconsin. In her first eight games, the 18-year-old forward recorded 15 points, ranking as the top rookie in the NCAA and the fifth most productive player in the league.

Following a standout seven-point series against Minnesota State, Lopušanová extended her performance in a game against St. Cloud State, where she scored five goals and added one assist. This achievement tied a Wisconsin program record previously set by Hilary Knight in 2008 and made Lopušanová the first player in program history to reach this milestone during a freshman season. After ten games, she has accumulated 21 points, placing her at the top of the league in scoring productivity.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Nela Lopušanová scores five goals in NCAA record-tying performance

Slovak forward Nela Lopušanová scored five goals and one assist for the Wisconsin Badgers, tying a school record held by Hilary Knight and leading the NCAA in scoring productivity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nela-lopuanov-scores-five-goals-in-ncaa-record-tying-performance

### 2026-10-28: Nela Lopušanová excels in NCAA debut with University of Wisconsin

Slovak forward Nela Lopušanová has emerged as a top performer in her NCAA debut season with the University of Wisconsin, recording 15 points in eight games.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nela-lopuanov-excels-in-ncaa-debut-with-university-of-wisconsin

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