Caso Scores Game-Winner in 1-0 Shutout

Thursday, October 20

Fairfield, Conn.

7:00 PM

Sacred Heart

9-5-3, 5-1-2

Wagner College

4-12-0, 2-6-0

Wagner

Sacred Heart

10/20/2022 9:29:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

The Pioneers secure their ninth shutout of the season

FAIRFIELD, Conn.– Senior Lily Caso scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 shutout victory for Sacred Heart women's soccer over Wagner in Northeast Conference action on Thursday evening.

Records:
Sacred Heart: 9-5-3, (5-1-2 NEC)
Wagner: 4-12-0 (2-6-0 NEC)

Top Performers:
Lily Caso (SHU): 1 goal, 2 shots on goal
Anna Ludkiewicz (SHU): 1 assist
Elyssa Kipperman (SHU): 6 saves, 9-5-1, 9^th shutout of the season
Morgan Bovardi (SHU): 3 shots on goal

Of Note:

Caso, a transfer, scored her first goal of the season and first of her Sacred Heart career, in the 15^th minute off a pass from Ludiewicz.
Sacred Heart out shot Wagner 19-9.
The Pioneers had a 9-2 advantage in corner kicks.
With the win, Elyssa Kipperman has now moved into second place in career wins and shutouts and is third in saves.The shutout marks the ninth shutout of the season.
Sacred Heart improves to 10-4-2 in the overall series history with Wagner.
Grace O'Hara currently sits in fourth place in career goals (14) and fifth in career points (33).
The team is one win shy of tying the single season win record of 10 which has been done 4 times (2001, 2002, 2003, 2011)
The victory ensures a winning season for the 3rd consecutive fall season, a new school record.

Up Next:
The Pioneers will close out the regular season at home on Saturday, October 23^rd against Central Connecticut State at 12 PM on senior day. A victory against CCSU could tie the program record for wins in a season.

Game Day Captains: Anna Ludkiewicz, Mia Sansanelli, Olivia "Sleepy" Kells, Francesca Peloro

Quotes:
Pregame: "Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice flower filled gardens, a small child, and smiling faces. Smell the rain and feel the wind. Live your life to its fullest potential, and always fight for your dreams." Ashley Smith
Post game: "The message to the team today was to enjoy the experience. A nice fall night under the lights, playing with and in front of friends and family. Someday you'll remember being a part of a team, a part of something bigger than yourself." - head coach Matt Micros