Princeton Edges Harvard in Defensive Battle Behind Corniea’s Shutout, Wunder’s Goal

PRINCETON, N.J. (Interstat) — Issy Wunder’s first-period goal stood as the winner as the Princeton Tigers shut out the Harvard Crimson 1-0 in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Friday at Hobey Baker Memorial Rink.

Wunder scored her 17th of the season at 17:14 of the opening period, assisted by Emerson O’Leary. Princeton goaltender Uma Corniea made 27 saves for the shutout before an announced crowd of 261. Harvard’s Ainsley Tuffy kept her team close with 39 saves on 40 shots.

The Tigers improved to 22-8-2 overall, while Harvard fell to 14-14-4. The ECAC Hockey rivals conclude their regular-season series here Saturday.