NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Yale women's ice hockey team started the 2025-26 season on a high note, defeating Robert Morris University 5-2 on Friday night at Ingalls Rink. Carina DiAntonio scored twice, and Naomi Boucher tallied three assists to lead the Bulldogs to a resounding victory.

With the win, Yale improved to 1-0 on the season, while Robert Morris dropped to 3-4 overall.

Scoring Summary

• P1, 2:44 | YALE GOAL! Kennedy Walker carried the puck into the attacking zone and passed to Sophia Levering, whose shot was deflected behind the net. Naomi Boucher corralled the rebound and delivered a centering pass to DiAntonio, who finished the play to give Yale the lead. 1-0 Yale

• P1, 13:53 | RMU GOAL. The Colonials tied the game on a power-play goal by Morgan Giannone. 1-1

• P2, 7:06 | YALE GOAL! The Bulldogs regained the lead with a power-play tally. Sylvia Bojarski directed a shot on net, and sophomore Cami Bell buried the rebound. 2-1 Yale

• P2, 18:50 | RMU GOAL. Lindsey Smolen scored on a breakaway to even the game again. 2-2

• P2, 19:11 | YALE GOAL! Moments later, after a faceoff win by Boucher in the offensive zone, Stephanie Stainton ripped a wrist shot off the crossbar and in. 3-2 Yale

• P3, 14:15 | YALE GOAL! DiAntonio added her second of the night off a feed from Walker. 4-2 Yale

• P3, 15:14 | YALE GOAL! Hannah Weyerhaeuser netted her first collegiate goal, taking a stretch pass from Suzy Higuchi and finishing with a wrist shot. 5-2 Yale

Game Notes

• Yale has won three straight games against Robert Morris.

• The Bulldogs have captured six consecutive season openers, dating back to 2018-19.

• DiAntonio recorded her 38th and 39th career goals. She has scored Yale's first goal of the year in each of the past two seasons.

• Boucher notched three assists, marking the second multi-assist game of her career.

• Goaltender Naomi Baechler earned her first collegiate victory, making 26 saves.

• Sage Smith, Hannah Weyerhaeuser, Kennedy Walker, Maeve Casey, and Ella Klinkhammer all made their collegiate debuts.

Up Next

The Bulldogs wrap up their two-game series against Robert Morris on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. at Ingalls Rink.