Huskies Fall to #5 Liberty

LYNCHBURG, Va. — The UConn ladies’s subject hockey group fell to no.5 Liberty Friday night by a closing of 1-0. The lone aim got here within the fourth quarter, breaking a scoreless tie and securing the win for Liberty. The Huskies managed seven photographs, 5 of which have been on aim, however could not discover the again of the online, as Liberty’s protection held agency with 5 saves.

The first quarter started with UConn’s Natalie McKenna in aim, efficiently defending in opposition to an early shot by Liberty’s Mia Santana. The Huskies maintained a powerful defensive presence all through the quarter, with McKenna making key saves to maintain the opponent off the scoreboard. Despite some infractions leading to inexperienced playing cards for Sol Simone and Julia Bressler, UConn held agency defensively. The quarter concluded with the rating tied at 0-0, as Liberty’s makes an attempt, together with a large shot by Josefina Tomasi, have been successfully neutralized.

The second quarter started with UConn urgent offensively as Bressler’s shot was blocked early on. Simone orchestrated a pair of penalty corners shortly after, sustaining offensive strain on Liberty’s protection. Despite the momentum, Liberty managed to carry off UConn’s makes an attempt, with Avery Pollock’s large shot being the one notable response from the opponent. The quarter concluded with each groups nonetheless trying to find their first aim, conserving the rating tied at 0-0.

The third quarter commenced with each groups vying to interrupt the impasse. Lene Bujes tried to capitalize early with a shot on aim at 36:20, however Liberty’s goalkeeper, Diane Saint Martin, made the save to take care of the scoreline. Despite the efforts from each side, the quarter concluded with none change within the rating, leaving the sport tied at 0-0.

UConn opened the fourth quarter with an aggressive offensive push. Olivia Donahue and Lene Bunjes led the assault with a number of photographs on aim, all saved by Liberty’s goalkeeper Saint Martin. Liberty capitalized on a penalty nook at 53:35 when Dara Semmartin scored, assisted by Morena Giacosa and Lou Combrinck, giving the opponent a 1-0 lead. The Huskies continued to press ahead, incomes a penalty nook at 57:11 taken by Simone, however Milou Heuker’s subsequent shot was blocked. Despite UConn’s efforts to attain and degree the sport, the quarter concluded with Liberty sustaining their lead, ending the match at 1-0 in favor of the opponent.

Lene Bunjes led the group with three photographs, all on track, showcasing her offensive efforts. Olivia McKenna delivered one shot on aim, contributing to the group’s assault. Goalkeeper McKenna made one save over 56 minutes of play, permitting only one aim in an in depth defensive effort. Donahue additionally managed one shot on aim, including strain to the opposing protection.

Looking forward, the Huskies will host Providence on Friday, October 3, at 3 p.m. The sport will happen on the George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex in Storrs, CT.