MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Michael Mersch had a goal and two assists as Wisconsin slowed streaking Denver 5-2 Saturday in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.

The Badgers (13-15-2, 8-14-2), who snapped their own five-game losing streak, stopped the Pioneers' winning streak at three games.

Wisconsin led 2-1 entering the final period but scored three times to pull away.

Justin Schulz, Mark Zengerle, Keegan Meuer and Brendan Woods also scored for Wisconsin.

Denver (18-10-4, 13-7-4) got goals from Jason Zucker and Drew Shore and 30 saves from Sam Brittain.

Denver beat the Badgers 3-0 on Friday.