Sacred Heart
6-3-3, 2-0-2
Howard University
0-9-1, 0-4-0
O'Hara Hat Trick Leads Pioneers to 5-2 Victory
10/2/2022 4:57:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Sacred Heart increases program-record unbeaten streak to seven games (5-0-2)
WASHINGTON, DC – Sophomore Grace O'Hara recorded her first career hat trick to lead Sacred Heart women's soccer to a 5-2 victory over Howard on the road on Sunday afternoon in Northeast Conference action. The Pioneers continue to increase their program-record unbeaten streak, which now sits at seven games (5-0-2).
Records:
Sacred Heart: 6-3-3 (2-0-2 NEC)
Howard: 0-9-1 (NEC 0-4)
Top Performers:
- Grace O'Hara (SHU): 3 goals
- Morgan Bovardi (SHU): 1 goal, 1 assist
- Desiree Crawford (SHU): 1 goal, 1 assist
- Nichol Green (SHU): 1 assist
- Elyssa Kipperman (SHU): 5 saves, 6-3-3
Of Note:
- Howard scored the opening goal of the game in the fifth minute
- Grace O'Hara tied it up with her first goal of the game in the 10th minute
- The game was tied 1-1 at the half
- Howard took a 2-1 lead in the 51st minute
- O'Hara tied the game 2-2 with her second goal of the game with an assist from Crawford in the 60th minute
- Crawford scored in the 63rd minute to give the Pioneers a 3-2 lead
- O'Hara scored her final goal of the game in the 88th minute for a 4-2 lead
- Bovardi put away the last goal of the game in the final 30 seconds for the 5-2 final
- Elyssa Kipperman made five saves in the win as she improves to 6-3-3 on the season
Up Next:
The Pioneers are on the road in NEC action on Thursday, October 6th, at St. Francis College Brooklyn at 3 p.m.
Quotes:
Pregame: "It wasn't raining when Noah built the arc." - Howard Ruff
Post game: "We knew today would be a difficult game. Howard is much better than their record indicated and is a tough place to play. Hence the pre game quote. We wanted the team to be prepared for all conditions. I give them a ton of credit to come from behind, not just once, but twice, to get a road conference win. Offensively, we have been excellent the past two games. I'm extremely happy for Grace getting the hat trick today. She's her own toughest critic and I love seeing her, Morgan and Des playing with confidence." - Head Coach Matt Micros
Team Stats
ASARE, Rachel (3)
GOAL by HOWW ASARE, Rachel (FIRST GOAL), goal number 3 for season.
4:39
O'Hara, Grace (3)
GOAL by SHU O'Hara, Grace, goal number 3 for season.
9:05
BRADY, Saaliyah (1)
Assisted By: BOLDEN, Kyra
GOAL by HOWW BRADY, Saaliyah, Assist by BOLDEN, Kyra, goal number 1 for season.
50:31
O'Hara, Grace (4)
Assisted By: Crawford, Desiree
GOAL by SHU O'Hara, Grace, Assist by Crawford, Desiree, goal number 4 for season.
59:39
Crawford, Desiree (2)
Assisted By: Green, Nichol
GOAL by SHU Crawford, Desiree, Assist by Green, Nichol, goal number 2 for season.
62:35
O'Hara, Grace (5)
Assisted By: Bovardi, Morgan
GOAL by SHU O'Hara, Grace, Assist by Bovardi, Morgan, goal number 5 for season.
87:35
Bovardi, Morgan (5)
GOAL by SHU Bovardi, Morgan, goal number 5 for season.
89:32
