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Sacred Heart University Pioneers
Lily Caso
0
Wagner WAG (4-12-0, 2-6-0)
1
Winner Sacred Heart SHU (9-5-3, 5-1-2)
Wagner WAG
(4-12-0, 2-6-0)
0
Final
1
Sacred Heart SHU
(9-5-3, 5-1-2)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Wagner WAG 0 0 0
Sacred Heart SHU 1 0 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Caso Scores Game-Winner in 1-0 Shutout

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, 9th 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 15th 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 23rd 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 
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