CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Two late empty-net scores from senior Becca Gilmore helped No. 10/10 Harvard women's hockey (3-0-0, 2-0-0 ECAC Hockey) upset No. 9/9 Cornell (1-2-0, 0-1-0 ECAC Hockey) on Friday night at the Bright-Landry Hockey Center. Anne Bloomer and Dominique Petrie also contributed goals in the Crimson's 4-1 win. Senior captain Becky Dutton stood her ground, making 26 saves on 27 shots from the Big Red.
 
Harvard has not beaten Cornell since January 2016 and the win marks the program's 699th since gaining varsity status in 1978-79.
 
Less than four minutes into the contest, Anne Bloomer cracked the scoreboard first when she flicked the puck over Cornell's shoulder and into the net. The goal was her first of the season. At 8:11 of the opening frame, the Big Red struck back, evening the score on the power-play. Becky Dutton made 13 of her 26 saves in the first 20 minutes of action.
 
Midway through the second period, Dominique Petrie dangled through the Cornell defense for the go-ahead and eventual game-winning goal.
 
Cornell held Harvard to the 2-1 lead through the majority of the third period until just under two minutes when the Big Red pulled its goalie. Becca Gilmore took full advantage of the empty net, scoring twice in the closing minutes to put an exclamation point on the Crimson's win.
 
Harvard Highlights

• Becca Gilmore scored two goals in just over 60 seconds to secure the Crimson's 4-1 win.
• Dominique Petrie's goal was her second-straight game-winner.
• Becky Dutton made 26 saves in net, including 13 in the first period.

 
Game Notes

• Harvard beat Cornell for the first time since January 2016
• The women's hockey program has now totaled 699 wins since gaining varsity status
• Harvard outshot Cornell 38-27
• Both teams had three power-play opportunities, the Big Red converted on one while the Crimson was unsuccessful.

 
Up Next
Harvard returns tomorrow afternoon, Oct. 30 to take on No. 5/4 Colgate at 3 p.m.