Connecticut edges Clarkson in women’s hockey behind Tiller
STORRS, Conn. (Interstat) — Caileigh Tiller recorded one goal and one assist as Connecticut edged visiting Clarkson 3-2 on Friday in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game at Toscano Family Ice Forum. Taylor Belchetz made 29 saves for the Huskies, who improved to 1-2. Sara Manness and Kate Manness scored for the Golden Knights, who dropped to 2-1. Kate Manness also assisted on Sara Manness’s first-period goal, while Keira Hurry and Janelle Evans added assists. Claire Murdoch and Julia Pellerin also scored for Connecticut. Tiller had a goal and an assist, and Murdoch finished with a goal and an assist. Attendance was 1,121. Clarkson led 2-0 after the first period before the Huskies answered. Connecticut’s Sadie Hotles and Livvy Dewar each recorded an assist. Pellerin’s goal was the winner. The Huskies scored three unanswered goals after trailing 2-0. Connecticut held on after Pellerin’s go-ahead tally. The Huskies host Clarkson again Saturday.