Fairfield, Conn. - Morgan Bovardi continued to make history as she set the all-time points record as the Sacred Heart University women's soccer team fell to Quinnipiac 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at Park Avenue Field in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) play.
Records:
Sacred Heart: (8-7-1, 7-4 MAAC)
Quinnipiac: (6-3-5, 6-0-4 MAAC)
Top Performers:
Morgan Bovardi: 1 goal | 3 shots
Lindsy McShea: 1 assist | 4 shots
Between the Pipes:
Sacred Heart:
Kyran Thievon: (L 8-6-1) 2 goals against | 1 save
Quinnipiac: Olivia Jarvis: 1 goal against | 4 saves
How it Happened:
- The Pioneers came out energized in front of their home crowd after Senior Day celebrations, applying early pressure and firing four first-half shots, including a near miss from Lyndsey Laperle that skimmed just over the crossbar. Sacred Heart's defense stood strong, holding Quinnipiac to just two shots in a scoreless first half.
- Sacred Heart broke through in the 59th minute when captain Morgan Bovardi buried a rebound following a free kick from Lindsy McShea, putting the Pioneers ahead 1-0. The goal electrified the crowd and swung momentum firmly in SHU's favor.
- Quinnipiac, however, rallied with two late goals in the 74th and 87th minutes to steal the lead and hold off Sacred Heart's final push.
Of Note:
- Bovardi recorded her 65th career point, becoming Sacred Heart's all-time leading scorer and surpassing former teammate Grace O'Hara.
- Bovardi's goal was her 10th of the season, marking a new career high.
- McShea registered her seventh assist of the year.
Up Next:
The Pioneers return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 22, when they step out of conference play to host Yale at Park Avenue Field. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
