Alexis Petford fired a cross-ice pass home Emma Beauchamp midway through the overtime period to secure a 3-2 win for Colgate over No. 7 Princeton on Saturday at Hobey Baker Rink.
COMMENTS FROM COACH DECOSSE
“A resilient and spirited team performance tonight against a well-coached and strong opponent. It was great to strike first and was pleased with how the group remained stable during some difficult moments in a hostile environment.”
HOW IT HAPPENED
Colgate took the lead early in the first period with Emma Beauchamp scored the opening goal at 1:11, assisted by Casey Borgiel. A subsequent power play opportunity was allowed Sara Stewart to capitalize, a goal at 10:03, with assists from Alexis Petford and Borgiel, who increased the lead.
Throughout the period, Colgate maintained the offensive pressure and successfully defended against Princeton’s attempts Brooke Davis stand firmly in the target. At the end of the period, Colgate had a 2-0 lead over the Tigers.
Colgate’s defense was tested early in the second period, with Davis making crucial saves against the Tigers’ offensive pressure. Despite a series of shots from the Tigers, Davis remained solid in the net. Colgate’s Stewart and Elyssa Biederman faced blocked attempts from the Tigers defense but maintained pressure in the offensive zone.
Colgate suffered two penalty killings, with Petford and Taylor Senecal time for tripping. The team successfully defended both power plays, with Davis and the penalty kill unit preventing goals. Colgate ended the period without conceding and kept the lead at 2-0 entering the third period.
The third period started with Colgate holding a narrow lead. Despite early pressure from the Tigers, including multiple blocked and missed attempts, Davis made crucial saves to maintain the lead. Colgate’s defense, led by Stewart and Beauchamp, successfully stopped several of the Tigers’ offensive attacks. However, at 12:30 the Tigers’ Mackenzie Alexander broke through with an even-strength goal.
Colgate fought back with attempts from Biederman and Sydney Sawyerbut the Tigers’ defense held firm. At 16:14, Riley Sorokan scored for the Tigers, aided by assists from Katherine Khramtsov and Ellie Dimatos, to tie the game at two. The period ended with the score tied at 2-2.
Colgate took advantage of a delayed penalty and created multiple chances until Petford broke through with a one-timer, assisted by Beauchamp and Senecal, to secure the winning goal at 2:19.
GAME NOTES
- Brooke Davis made 41 saves between the pipes for the Raiders. Her second consecutive 40+ save game.
- Alexis Petford scored her first career overtime goal and the fourth game-winning goal for the Raiders.
- Emma Beauchamp posted her second career multi-point match, her last appearance against Brown on October 31, 2025.
- Casey Borgiel recorded her third two-plus assist game of the season. The blueliner has 15 assists this year, leading all defensemen on the team.
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