BRONX, N.Y.- Led by a strong defensive front by both sides, the Sacred Heart University women's soccer team kicked-off the 2020-21 season with a 0-0 draw at Fordham.

Records 

Sacred Heart: 0-0-1, 0-0-0 NEC

Fordham: 0-0-1, 0-0-0 A10

Top Performers

Elyssa Kipperman (SHU): 4 saves

Maggie Grossman (Fordham): 2 saves

Goalies

Elyssa Kipperman (SHU): (T, 0-0-1)  4 saves, 10 shots faced

Maggie Grossman (Fordham): (T, 0-0-1) 2 saves, 6 shots faced

Up Next

• The Pioneers will return to action on Thursday, Feb. 18 when they travel to take on in-state rival UConn.

Of Note

• The first half of play would be all defense as both goalies faced little shot attempts at them as sophomore Elyssa Kipperman had to make just one save on three shots faced.
• SHU was held to just one corner-kick in the opening half while the Rams were able to maintain possession in the attack zone as they attempted four corner-kicks.
• First-year Maria Nolan and sophomore Michelle Clarkin took the two shots on goal for the Pioneers in the game.
• A defensive standoff by both teams held the game in single-digit shots on goal for the 110 minutes played.