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Second-Quarter Penalty Stroke Lifts UConn Past Temple in 1-0 Defensive Battle
10.10.25 | Field Hockey
PHILADELPHIA – UConn senior forward Julia Bressler scored on a penalty stroke with 10:26 remaining in the second quarter, proving to be the difference in a 1-0 win over the Temple University field hockey team on Friday afternoon at Howarth Field.
The Owls (9-3, 2-2 BIG EAST) look to bounce back Sunday against Lock Haven, while the Huskies (6-5, 3-1 BIG EAST) host Yale in a Sunday showdown.
How It Happened
With just over 10 minutes left in the second frame, Bressler buried a penalty stroke to the left corner, beating diving goalkeeper Alex Lepore for the lone goal of the contest.
Lepore got revenge in the second half, making a critical save off Bressler with 21.7 seconds remaining in the third quarter on another penalty stroke attempt.
Lepore does it again!
— Temple Field Hockey (@TempleFH) October 10, 2025
Alex Lepore keeps the score at 1-0 with a big save at the end of the third.#GoOwls pic.twitter.com/T8DO3vhcZL
By the Numbers
- Both teams tallied six shots, with the Owls holding a 5-3 edge in shots on goal.
- Lepore (9-2) made two saves in the narrow loss for the sophomore from Devon, Pa.
- UConn's Natalie McKenna earned her sixth win of the season, making four saves in the shutout.
- Temple also held a 3-2 advantage in penalty corners.
Up Next
The Owls (9-3) look to finish the weekend strong Sunday, taking on Lock Haven (0-12) in an in-state matchup at Howarth Field. Start time is slated for noon in North Philadelphia.
Team Stats
Julia Bressler (6)
Connecticut Julia Bressler PENALTY KICK GOAL, goal number 6 for season.
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