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UConn clinches Big East field hockey title with Georgetown shutout

The No. 3 Huskies won 2–0 Friday and improved to 11–1 overall. Georgetown managed one shot and none on goal.

By Eastern CT NewsPublished Oct 16, 2026 · 11:35 PMUpdated Oct 16, 2026 · 11:35 PM

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Oct 16, 2026, 11:35 PM Eastern · Article first published
The No. 3 Huskies won 2–0 Friday and improved to 11–1 overall. Georgetown managed one shot and none on goal.

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October 16 final: UConn 2, Georgetown 0.
UConn’s official report confirms the Big East regular-season title.

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UConn clinched the Big East regular-season field hockey championship Friday, October 16, with a 2–0 win at Georgetown, according to the university’s official match report.

The No. 3 Huskies moved to 11–1 overall and 5–0 in conference play. Both goals came in the second quarter: Abby Davidson opened the scoring at 18:26 off an Olivia McKenna assist, and McKenna made it 2–0 at 29:37.

UConn controlled the chances with an 18–1 advantage in shots and a 9–0 edge in shots on goal. Natalie McKenna completed the shutout without needing a save.

The regular-season title is distinct from the conference tournament championship. Friday’s official report establishes the regular-season achievement, not a tournament result.

The Huskies next visit Cornell on Sunday, October 18, with a 2 p.m. start listed by UConn.

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UConn Athletics — official match report and title announcement · October 16, 2026, 2:56 p.m.UConn Athletics — official Georgetown box score · October 16, 2026

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