Smith’s Third-Period Goal Lifts SHU over LIU

Saturday, January 25

East Meadow, NY

7:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics

13-9-3, 12-4-3

LIU

12-10-3, 12-5-2

Sacred Heart

LIU

Smith’s Third-Period Goal Lifts SHU over LIU

1/25/2025 10:04:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey

Box Score

Pioneers back in sole possession of first place

By: Tim Bennett

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. - Carly Greene made 20 saves, including several in the final minutes of the third period, and Kailey Smith scored the game's only goal as the Sacred Heart women's hockey team earned an important 1-0 NEWHA victory over LIU at the Northwell Health Ice Center.

The victory pushed the Pioneers back into first place in the NEWHA with 39 points.

Savannah Popick and Sami Bowlby assisted on Smith's game-winning goal, which came at 9:19 of the third. LIU applied heavy pressure in the final minutes, but Greene was up to the challenge.

RECORDS
Sacred Heart: 13-9-3, 12-4-3 NEWHA
LIU: 12-10-3, 12-5-2 NEWHA

SHU SCORING
Kailey Smith (1 goal)
Savannah Popick (1 assist)
Sami Bowlby (1 assist)

OF NOTE

• The shutout was Greene's third of the season and eighth of her career.

• The goal was the first of the season for Smith.

• The Pioneers' penalty killing unit was 3-for-3.

• Sacred Heart finished with a 23-20 edge in shots.

• After a scoreless first period, the Pioneers had the edge in play in the second period. SHU outshot LIU 13-6 and had two power-play opportunities but couldn't capitalize.

• The Sharks were on the power play to start the third period, but Sacred Heart successfully killed it off.

• Smith and Olivia LaRoche both played in their 99th career games.

• The Pioneers are unbeaten in regulation in their last three road games.

WHAT'S NEXT

The same two teams meet at Martire Family Arena on Sunday at 3 p.m.