LORETTO, Pa. – The Sacred Heart University softball team suffered an 8-0 loss to Northeast Conference (NEC)- leading Saint Francis on Sunday in the finale of the two teams' weekend series. 

Team Records:
Sacred Heart (17-22, 9-5 NEC)
Saint Francis (28-11, 15-0 NEC)  

SFU 8, SHU 0 (5 inn.)
Pitchers:
Emily Heath (SHU) – (L, 4.0 innings pitched, 2 earned run, 2 strikeouts, 7-10 record)
Sam Kowalski (SHU) – (0.2 innings pitched, 3 earned runs, 2 strikeouts)
Grace Vesco (SFU) – (W, 5.0 innings pitched, 5 earned runs, 7 strikeouts, 13-6 record)

Top Performers:
Jenna Mowad (SHU) – 1-2, 1 stolen base

Of Note:
After a scoreless first two innings, SFU broke onto the scoreboard with four runs in the bottom of the third. 

Saint Francis built on its advantage in the bottom of the fifth, scoring four more runs to take the afternoon game, 8-0, in five innings. 

The Pioneers had solid chances to score in both the second and third innings, with runners in scoring position in both frames. This included a single and a steal from Jenna Mowad in the third. Unfortunately for SHU, SFU stater Grace Vesco worked her way out of both jams to earn the victory. 

Emily Heath and Sam Kowalski saw time in the circle for SHU this afternoon. Heath started while Kowalski entered in relief. Both Pioneers finished with two strikeouts in their appearances. 

Up Next:
The Pioneers will battle FDU in the final game of their NEC series on Tuesday, April 16, at 3 p.m. in Teaneck, N.J.