Women's hockey falls 1-0 to Conn College

WATERVILLE, Maine --- First-year defender Paige Murray (Andover, Mass.) scored 5:31 into the second period and the goal stood up as Connecticut College took a 1-0 win over Colby College in NESCAC women's hockey Friday night at Alfond Rink.

The Camels improve to 3-2 overall and 3-2 in league play, while the Mules fall to 2-3 overall and 1-3 in the conference.

Amy Leichliter (Westchester, Pa.) stopped 22 shots for the Camel shutout. Colby first-year goalie Brianne Wheeler (Brussels, Ont.) made 28 saves.

Conn College heads to Bowdoin College for a 4 p.m. game Saturday. Meanwhile, Colby will play host to Hamilton College in a 3 p.m. contest. Hamilton took a 3-1 win over Bowdoin on Friday.

Connecticut College 1, Colby 0

Conn College     0#1#0---1

Colby                     0#0#0---0

2^nd period

Conn College: Paige Murray, 5:31

                Shots: Conn College 29, Colby 22. Goalies: Amy Leichliter (Conn College, 60:00, 0 GA, 22 saves); Brianne Wheeler (Colby, 59:29, 1 GA, 29 saves).