FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University women's lacrosse team made a second-half push against LIU but couldn't sustain the momentum. The Pioneers lost a 14-9 non-conference decision to the Sharks on Saturday.

Records:
LIU: 2-0
Sacred Heart: 0-1

Top Performers:
Emma Kittredge (SHU): 3 goals 
Kerri Metzler (SHU): 2 goals, 1 assist
Paige Sherlock (LIU): 4 goals

Goalkeepers:
Hailey Duchnowski (LIU): W, 2-0 7 saves, 9 goals
Bella Beaton (SHU): L, 0-1 12 saves, 14 goals

Up Next:
The Pioneers travel to Delaware State on Monday for a 1 pm contest.

Of Note:
The first half was closely contested until the visitors went on a 5-1 run that spanned both halves. LIU grabbed a 10-5 advantage on Rachel Mussulo's third goal of the game.

Emma Kittredge keyed a 4-0 Sacred Heart run with a pair of goals to pull the Pioneers with 10-9 at the 9:10 mark. Unfortunately, Ellie Holt's first collegiate goal would be SHU's last score of the day as the Sharks scored four unanswered goals to seal the victory.

LIU controlled the game by winning 21 of 25 draw controls. That helped give the Sharks a 36-20 advantage in shorts. SHU goalie Bella Beaton made 12 saves.

Leading the Sacred Heart offensive attack was Kittredge, who tallied a career-high three goals. Attacker Kerri Metzler has three points thanks to two goals and an assist