University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
2-4-0
Princeton
2-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT 1 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Princeton | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Huskies Suffer Overtime Loss to Princeton
10/17/2026 6:31:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
PRINCETON, N.J. – No. 8 UConn women's hockey fell to No. 7 Princeton in overtime, 6-5 on Saturday at Hobey Baker Rink. The Huskies move to 2-4 overall this season.
UConn established control from the opening faceoff, striking twice in a dominant first period. Freshman forward Caileigh Tiller gave the Huskies an early lead, scoring her team-leading fourth goal of the season just five minutes into the game. Tiller has recorded at least a point in each of her first six collegiate games.
Midway through the opening period, senior defenseman Maya Serdachny extended UConn's lead to 2-0 with her second goal of the season. Serdachny has found the back of the net in back-to-back games and has recorded a point in her last three straight games.
The Huskies capped off a dominant opening period with a two-goal lead, outshooting the Tigers, 14-4.
Princeton responded with two special teams goals in the first 15 minutes of the second period to even the score at 2-2.
UConn quickly reclaimed the momentum from the Tigers, scoring twice in the closing minutes of the second period. Junior forward Ellie Markakis put the Huskies back in front with her second goal of the season to make it 3-2. As time expired in the period, freshman forward Laure Aubin beat the buzzer, netting her first career goal, restoring UConn's two-goal advantage at 4-2.
UConn edged Princeton in shots in the second period, 7-4.
Serdachny extended the Huskies lead midway through the third period with her second goal of the game to make it 5-2. The performance marked Serdachny's first career multi-goal game.
Princeton mounted a late comeback, scoring three goals in the final six minutes of regulation to tie the game at 5-5 and force overtime.
In overtime, UConn was called for a costly penalty that gave Princeton a power-play opportunity. The Tigers capitalized on the advantage, scoring the game-winner with two minutes remaining in the overtime period to secure the win.
The Huskies outshot Princeton 30-20 and blocked 15 shots compared to the Tigers six. UConn went 1-4 on the power play, while Princeton finished 2-7. The Tigers won 32 faceoffs to the Huskies' 30.
Serdachny scored two goals and added an assist for a season high three points. Chelsea Tiller recorded two assists; the first time she has had multiple assists in her career. Livvy Dewar added an assist, posted a season-high six shots and won 14 faceoffs. Jade Lore and Camryn Grimley each recorded their first assists of the season.
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