Georgia Hockey Edges Alabama 5-4 in Thriller
Paige Oukes scored the winning goal with four seconds left in Georgia's home victory over Alabama.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Hockey
Georgia women's hockey defeated Alabama 5-4 at its home rink on November 7, 2026, after Alabama took an early two-goal lead. Paige Oukes scored the winning goal with four seconds remaining.
Why it matters
The late winner gave Georgia a come-from-behind victory in a closely contested series opener. The result adds momentum heading into the second game of the series.
The final score of 5-4 came after Georgia overcame a 2-1 deficit, and the team now stands at 9-2 entering Sunday's 4 p.m. rematch with Alabama. The second game's result remains unknown.
The players
Paige Oukes
Oukes is a Georgia women's hockey forward whose late goal decided the game.
Taylor Barbour
Barbour is a Georgia women's hockey player who scored two goals in the game.
The details
Taylor Barbour scored twice for Georgia, including a goal that tied the game in the second period, while Maddie Greenwood also found the net. Dana Stott weaved through Alabama's defense to tie the score in the third period before Oukes netted the winner in the final seconds. Georgia players wore Make-a-Wish jerseys during the game.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: Georgia defeats Alabama 5-4 at its home rink.
Sunday, 4 p.m.: The second game of the series against Alabama is scheduled.
Season Trajectory
Within the NCAA women's ice hockey landscape, a come-from-behind win over a conference rival helps establish early positioning. Georgia's 9-2 start places it among the stronger early-season records in the program's current campaign.
A second win in the series would give Georgia a sweep and strengthen its standing in the conference race. Fans attending Sunday's 4 p.m. game will see whether the team can sustain the momentum from this comeback.
The takeaway
Late-game execution can decide close contests, and Georgia's comeback shows the value of persistence when trailing early.
What happens next
The second game of the series against Alabama is scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in Hockey for context on the season.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Red and Black.
