University of Connecticut
7-4-2, 4-0-1
Providence
5-8-0, 3-4-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UConn | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
11/13/2026 8:45:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
STORRS, Conn. – No. 11 UConn women's hockey picked up its fourth consecutive win, defeating the Providence Friars, 3-0 on Friday at Toscano Family Ice Forum. The Huskies improve to 4-0-1 in Hockey East play and 7-4-2 overall this season.
UConn generated the early pressure, putting shots on Providence goaltender Bianca Birrittieri in the opening minutes. The Huskies spent much of the middle of the first period on consecutive power plays after a pair of Providence minor penalties, but Birrittieri kept the period scoreless. UConn dominated in shots, 18-6 in the first period.
UConn broke through early in the second period when sophomore forward Peyton Anzivino scored her second goal of the season, giving the Huskies the lead for good at 1-0. The tally marks Anzivino's second game-winning goal this season.
UConn continued to generate scoring chances in the second period, including a pair of power play opportunities, but Birrittieri continued to turn away shots to keep the Friars within striking distance. The Huskies maintained their 1-0 lead heading into the third period while holding a 16-10 advantage in shots.
UConn goaltender Taylor Belchetz handled an early Providence push in the third period, making several saves. The Huskies broke through again with five minutes remaining in the game after a Friars tripping penalty. Junior captain Claire Murdoch extended UConn's lead to 2-0 with her third goal of the season.
Sophomore defender True Thompson sealed the victory with her first goal of the season with two minutes left to play to finish a 3-0 win for the Huskies.
UConn outshot Providence 46-26 and won 35 faceoffs to the Friars 21. UConn has recorded at least 46 shots in two consecutive games. UConn went 1-7 on the power play while killing off both Providence power-play opportunities. Providence blocked 17 shots compared with UConn's 12. The Huskies have recorded at least 12 blocks in three consecutive games. Mobarak won a season-high 15 faceoffs.
Murdoch scored a power-play goal, added an assist and put seven shots on goal. She has recorded at least one assist in three consecutive games. Anzivino scored the game-winning goal on four shots. Ellie Markakis set a career high with two assists. Maya Serdachny recorded a career-high nine shots, surpassing her previous high of seven. Belchetz made 26 saves and did not allow a goal.
Up Next
UConn will go for the series sweep against Providence on Saturday, November 14. Puck drop is set for 2:00pm at Scheider Arena.
