FAIRFIELD, Conn.– First-year Morgan Bovardi scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory for Sacred Heart women's soccer over Saint Francis University in Northeast Conference action at home on Sunday afternoon. With the win, Sacred Heart has clinched a spot in the NEC playoffs.

Records:
Sacred Heart: 8-5-3, (4-1-2 NEC)
SFU: 5-8-1 (3-2-1 NEC) 

Top Performers:
Morgan Bovardi (SHU): 1 goal, 4 shots
Grace O'Hara (SHU): 1 assist 
Elyssa Kipperman (SHU): 7 saves, 8-5-1, 8th shutout of the season 

Of Note:

• Bovardi scored her sixth goal of the season in the 12th minute off a header on a cross from sophomore Grace O'Hara.
• The goal from Bovardi is her second game-winner of the season. 
• Senior goalkeeper Elyssa Kipperman recorded her eighth shutout of the season with seven saves.
• The shutout tied the Sacred Heart women's soccer program record for most shutouts in a season.
• Sacred Heart out shot SFU 10-8
• The Pioneers have clinched an NEC playoff spot for the third consecutive fall.

Up Next:

The Pioneers are back home in NEC action against Wagner this Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m.

Game Day Captains:  Anna Ludkiewicz, Mia Sansanelli, Lexi Sickler and Erica Juliano.

Quotes: 
Pregame:  "No one can whistle a symphony. It takes an orchestra to play it." - Halford F Luccock
Post Game:  "The message today and every day is teamwork is the key to any worthwhile success. All players contribute whether it be by pushing their teammates at practice, rooting for their success in a game, or giving minutes on the field. 20 players played and contributed on the field and 23 contributed off of it.  As a staff, we are proud of them all." - Matt Micros