CHESTNUT HILL Mass. - Abby Newhook scored three minutes, 59 seconds into overtime to help the Boston College women's hockey team top #15 UConn, 4-3, in the home opener on Friday afternoon at Kelley Rink.
UConn opened the scoring off a goal from Jada Habisch at 5:31, followed by Ashley Allard at 8:12 in the first period. The Eagles then answered with three consecutive goals for a 3-2 lead heading into the third period. UConn added another goal late in the third period off a shot from Christina Walker at 12:33 that forced overtime. Newhook's game winner came in the final minute of overtime.
Boston College 4, #15 UConn 3 (RV)
Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 | 2:00 p.m.
Kelley Rink | Chestnut Hill, Mass.
GAME NOTES
- UConn had the 36-30 edge in shots on goal
- The Huskies went 1-5 on the power play, while the Eagles were 2-3
- Boston College now holds a record of 46-25-10 in the all-time series with UConn ... the Eagles are 27-13-2 against the Huskies at Kelley Rink... BC is 40-13-7 against UConn under head coach Katie Crowley.
- The Eagles improve to a record of 78-169-17 all-time against ranked opponents.
- Grace Campbell finished with 33 saves for Boston College.
- Gaby Roy led the Eagles in shots on goal with six, while Abby Newhook followed with five.
- Molly Jordan finished with a game-high four blocked shots.
- Abby Newhook's 15 faceoffs won was a game-high.
TEAM RECORDS
Boston College (1-4-0)
UConn (1-1-1)
UP NEXT
- Boston College and UConn will meet again tomorrow afternoon at the Toscano Family Ice Forum.
- Puck drop is set for 2 p.m., and the contest will stream live on ESPN+.
