University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
11-6-3, 7-4-1
UMass Lowell
8-12-0, 4-6-0
Huskies Comeback Falls Short As they Fall to UMass Lowell 5-3
1/9/2026 10:09:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn men's hockey fell to the UMass Lowell by a final of 5-3 Friday evening. A three goal second period for the Riverhawks secured the win despite a late rally from the Huskies.
The first period began with a physical forecheck by the Huskies. Despite several attempts, the Huskies were unable to find the back of the net as UMass Lowell netminder Austin Elliott made eight saves in the period. Midway through the period, UMass Lowell opened the scoring as a failed clearance by the Huskies found the stick of Sean Kilcullen who fired it towards the net where Connor Eddy was in front for the redirection. Neither team was able to find the back of the net again in the period, as UConn entered the break trailing by one.
The Huskies came out aggressive in the second period looking for the equalizer. UConn eventually found the back of the net as a strong forecheck by Mike Murtagh forced a turnover, and after collecting the loose puck, he found Ethan Gardula in front for the tying goal. After the tying goal, it was all UMass Lowell as they scored the next three goals to take a 4-1 lead heading into the third period.
The third period saw the Huskies close the gap as goals by Joey Muldowney and Jake Richard cut the lead to one, but an empty net goal by Jay Ahearn sealed the win for UMass Lowell. With the loss, the Huskies fall to 11-6-3 overall and 7-4-1 in conference action.
UConn will close out the weekend series tomorrow Saturday, Jan. 10 at UMass Lowell. Puck Drop is scheduled for 7pm and can be streamed live on ESPN+ and NESN.
