University of Connecticut
6-4-2, 3-0-1
Boston College
6-5-0, 4-3-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UConn | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
11/7/2026 1:19:00 AM | Women's Ice Hockey
STORRS, Conn. – No. 13 UConn women's hockey defeated No. 15 Boston College, 2-1 on Friday at Toscano Family Ice Forum. Ellie Markakis netted the game-winning goal with just under two minutes remaining in regulation to secure series sweep for the Huskies. The victory improves UConn to 3-0-1 in Hockey East play and 6-4-2 overall.
UConn and Boston College traded chances early in the first period before the Eagles opened the scoring midway through the frame, taking a 1-0 lead.
The Huskies pushed back through the middle of the period, including a power play opportunity, but Boston College goaltender Avah Sedore kept UConn off the board during the advantage and the chances that followed. Despite outshooting the Eagles, 19-3, UConn headed into the first intermission trailing 1-0.
Both teams earned power play opportunities early in the second period, but the Huskies and Eagles penalty kill held firm to keep the score at 1-0.
Freshman forward Addison Stewart evened the score at 1-1 at 8:03 of the second period, recording the first goal of her collegiate career.
Both teams once again had power play opportunities late in the second period, but the goaltenders came up with key saves to keep the game tied at 1-1 heading into the second intermission. UConn controlled the pace of play, holding a 21-13 advantage in shots during the period.
Boston College generated the early chances in third period, earning three power play opportunities in the opening ten minutes. However, UConn netminder Taylor Belchetz made several key saves, while the Huskies blocked multiple attempts in front of the net to keep the game knotted at 1-1.
Markakis scored the decisive game-winning goal with 1:56 remaining in regulation, giving UConn its first lead of the game at 2-1. The Oakville, Ontario native has now recorded game-winning goals in back-to-back games.
Boston College pulled its goaltender in search of a late equalizer, but the Huskies defense held firm to preserve the 2-1 victory.
UConn outshot Boston College 50-38 and held a 17-9 edge in blocked shots. The 50 shots were a season high for the Huskies. UConn went 0-4 on the power play while killing off all five Boston College opportunities. The Huskies also won 36 faceoffs to Boston College's 32.
Markakis scored the game-winning goal and finished with a career-high six shots. Stewart scored her first career goal on two shots. Belchetz finished with 37 saves, above her season average of 26.3. Claire Murdoch recorded a season-high eight shots. Caileigh Tiller recorded an assist and won a team-high 17 faceoffs.
Up Next
UConn will face the Providence Friars in a home-and-home series from November 13-14.
