University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
2-3-0
Princeton
1-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Princeton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Huskies Fall at Princeton
10/16/2026 9:30:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
PRINCETON, N.J. – No. 8 UConn women's hockey lost No. 7 Princeton, 2-1 on Friday at Hobey Baker Rink. The Huskies fall to 2-3 overall this season.
Princeton opened the scoring with an even strength goal eight minutes into the opening period, putting the Tiger ahead 1-0.
UConn pushed back with a series of chances, including a power play opportunity, but Princeton's defense held the Huskies scoreless in the first period. UConn outshot Princeton, 20-14, in the opening frame.
UConn generated early pressure in the second period, putting multiple shots on Princeton goaltender Uma Corniea. Princeton shifted the momentum with five minutes remaining in the period, scoring on a power play to make it 2-0. UConn went into the second intermission trailing 2-0. The Huskies held a 17-16 advantage in shots in the second period but went 0-3 on power play opportunities, while the Tigers converted on one of their two chances.
UConn generated the first sustained push of the third period on a power play, putting multiple attempts on goal before Princeton returned to full strength. Princeton later had its own advantage after UConn was called for tripping, but netminder Taylor Belchetz kept the Huskies within striking distance. Belchetz finished with 23 saves.
After UConn called timeout and went to the extra attacker with under two minutes left to play, senior blueliner Maya Serdachny scored her first goal of the season to make it 2-1.
UConn kept Belchetz off for another late push and had several attempts to equalize in the final minute, but Princeton held on through the horn for a 2-1 final.
UConn outshot Princeton 37-25 and won 23 of 42 faceoffs. On special teams, UConn went 0-5 on the power play, while Princeton finished 1-3. The Tigers blocked 18 shots compared to the Huskies 12. UConn has recorded at least 12 blocks in three consecutive games.
Serdachny scored UConn's lone goal and added four shots with two blocked shots. Caileigh Tiller recorded an assist, put three shots on goal and won 9 of 12 faceoffs. Tiller has recorded at least one assist in three consecutive games and one point in five consecutive games. Claire Murdoch dished out an assist, giving her at least one point in five consecutive games. Julia Pellerin finished with a team-high seven shots.
Up Next
UConn will look to even the series at Princeton on Saturday, October 17. Puck drop is set for 3:00pm and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
