Fairfield, Conn. –  The Sacred Heart University women's soccer team cruised past Canisius 3-1 on Wednesday, October 1^st, in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) play. 
 
Records:
Sacred Heart: (5-5-1, 4-2-0 MAAC)
Canisius: (4-5-0, 4-1-0 MAAC)
 
Top Performers:
Morgan Bovardi: 1 goal | 1 shot on goal
Emily Hood: 1 goal | 2 shots on goal
Rylee McGee: 1 goal | 1 shot on goal
Shea Kelleher: 2 assists 
Lyndsey Laperle: 1 assist
 
Between the Pipes:
SHU: Kyran Thievon: (W 5-4-1) 1 goal against | 2 saves 
Canisius: Chloe Tseros: 3 goals against | 6 saves 
 
How it Happened:

• The Pioneers came out firing, registering six shots within the first 15 minutes of play. Their early pressure paid off in the 16th minute when Emily Hood buried a shot off a setup from Lyndsey Laperle to put Sacred Heart ahead.
• Both teams continued to generate good chances throughout the half, but neither could break through again until the 44th minute, when Canisius capitalized just before halftime to even the score at 1-1.
• It didn't take long for the Pios to reclaim the lead in the second half. Off a ball originating from a free kick in the 47^th minute, Rylee McGee scored her first goal of the season.
• Sacred Heart kept the pressure on, and in the 72nd minute, Morgan Bovardi did what she does best and added insurance. 
• Kyran Thievon and the defense held the score where it was for the rest of the game.

 
Of Note:

• Shea Kelleher tallied her first and second assists of the season
• Bovardi scored career goal number 25
• Hood scored her second goal of the season 
• McGee scored her first goal of the season 
• Sacred Heart had five corners to Canisius' one
• Sacred Heart is now tied for first with Quinnipiac, Marist, and Canisius atop the MAAC standings

Up Next: The Pioneers are back in action on Saturday, October 4^th, as they play Mount St. Mary's on the road as they continue MAAC play.