Boston College had the lead first, but No. 13 UConn had the last word.
The Eagles fell 2-1 on Friday night at Toscano Family Ice Forum, wrapping up the home-and-home Hockey East series against the Huskies. Grace Bickett put Boston College on top in the opening period, but UConn answered in the second and then broke through again late in the third to escape with the win.
Bickett’s goal came at 7:54 of the first period, with Kiera Dempsey and Sydney Semiga picking up the assists. It was Bickett’s third goal of the season, and she has now scored three times in the Eagles’ last four games.
UConn pulled even at 11:57 of the second period when Addison Stewart scored unassisted. The game stayed tied until 18:04 of the third, when Caileigh Tiller finished a play from Claire Murdoch to give the Huskies the deciding goal.
Boston College had chances to respond, but couldn’t find the equalizer in the closing minutes.
Avah Sedore was busy all night and turned in a career-high 48 saves, including 20 in the second period. UConn goaltender Taylor Belchetz stopped 37 shots.
The Huskies finished with a 50-38 edge in shots, while Boston College went 0-for-5 on the power play and held UConn scoreless on four chances. The Eagles also blocked nine shots.
Ava Thomas led all skaters with 16 shots on goal.
With the result, Boston College moved to 6-5-0 overall and 4-3-0 in Hockey East play. UConn improved to 6-4-2 overall and 3-0-1 in conference action.
Boston College returns to Hockey East play Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, for a home-and-home series against Boston University.
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