PRINCETON, N.J. - Alexis Petford fired home a cross-ice pass from
Emma Beauchamp halfway through the overtime period to secure a 3-2 victory for Colgate over No. 7 Princeton on Saturday at Hobey Baker Rink.
COACH DECOSSE'S COMMENTS
"A resilient and gritty team effort tonight against a well coached and strong opponent. It was great to strike first and was pleased with how the group stayed steady during some tough moments in a hostile environment."
HOW IT HAPPENED
Colgate took early control in the first period, with Emma Beauchamp scoring the opening goal at 1:11, assisted by Casey Borgiel. A subsequent power play opportunity allowed Sara Stewart to capitalize, netting a goal at 10:03, with assists from Alexis Petford and Borgiel, extending the lead.
Throughout the period, Colgate maintained offensive pressure and successfully defended against Princeton's attempts, with Brooke Davis standing firm in goal. As the period closed, Colgate held a 2-0 advantage 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 net. Colgate's Stewart and Elyssa Biederman faced blocked attempts from the Tigers' defense but maintained pressure in the offensive zone.
Colgate endured two penalty kills, with Petford and Taylor Senecal serving time for tripping. The team successfully defended both power plays, with Davis and the penalty-killing unit preventing any goals. Colgate ended the period without conceding, keeping the lead at 2-0 as they headed into the third period.
The third period began with Colgate holding a narrow lead. Despite early pressure from the Tigers, including multiple blocked and missed attempts, Davis provided crucial saves to maintain the advantage. Colgate's defense, led by Stewart and Beauchamp, successfully halted several of the Tigers' offensive pushes. However, at 12:30, the Tigers' Mackenzie Alexander broke through with an even-strength goal.
Colgate fought back with attempts from Biederman and Sydney Sawyer, but the Tigers' defense stood firm. At 16:14, Riley Sorokan scored for the Tigers, aided by assists from Katherine Khramtsov and Ellie Dimatos, tying the game at two. The period closed 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, securing the game-winning goal at 2:19.
GAME NOTES
- Brooke Davis made 41 saves in between the pipes for the Raiders. Her second consecutive 40+ save game.
- Alexis Petford netted her first career overtime goal and fourth game-winning goal for the Raiders.
- Emma Beauchamp posted her second career multi-point game, her last coming against Brown on Oct. 31, 2025.
- Casey Borgiel logged her third two-plus assist game of the season. The blueliner has 15 assists on the year, leading all defenders on the team.
UP NEXT
Colgate (13-13-1, 8-7-1 ECAC) returns to home ice to take on Harvard and Dartmouth next weekend. Friday's game will be Neurodiversity Awareness night with puck drop set for 6 p.m.
