Mercyhurst, off to a 5-3 start and 3-1 in Atlantic Hockey America, visits No. 11/8 UConn for a two-game series in Storrs. The Lakers will look to build on a sweep at Lindenwood against a ranked opponent that has opened the season 2-4.

By the Numbers
  • Mercyhurst: 5-3 overall; 3-1 in conference play.
  • UConn: 2-4 overall; ranked No. 11/8.
  • Games: Friday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. ET.
  • All-time series: Mercyhurst leads 8-2-3.
  • Halle Duchene leads Mercyhurst with 8 points; Magdalena Luggin has a 1.68 goals-against average and .935 save percentage.
Yes, But

UConn’s national ranking and strong 2025-26 campaign make it a significant test, but the Huskies have started this season 2-4. Mercyhurst holds the historical series lead, though UConn won both teams’ meetings last October.

State of Play
  • Mercyhurst has won three of its past four games, including a two-game sweep at Lindenwood.
  • UConn opened with losses to St. Cloud State, swept Clarkson, then dropped two games to Princeton.
  • Both teams bring productive young players: Mercyhurst’s Duchene and Mariia Polozkova have each earned AHA Rookie of the Week honors.
What's Next

The two-game series is a chance for Mercyhurst to test its early-season form against a ranked opponent and for UConn to rebound from its 2-4 start.

Bottom Line

Mercyhurst arrives with momentum and a historical edge; the key question is whether it can turn those advantages into results against a ranked UConn team on its home ice.