Pioneers Defeat Stonehill on Senior Day

Sunday, October 19

1:00 PM

Sacred Heart

(5-10, 3-4)

Stonehill College

(4-11, 4-3)

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Stonehill	0	0	0	1	1
Sacred Heart	2	2	0	0	4

Photo by: Greg Vasil

Pioneers Defeat Stonehill on Senior Day

10/19/2025 4:13:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

SHU had four different goal-scorers

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University field hockey team delivered a strong performance to defeat Stonehill 4-1 on Sunday afternoon in NEC action on senior day.

Records:
Sacred Heart: 5-10 (3-4 NEC)
Stonehill: 4-11 (4-3 NEC)

Stat Leaders:
Celia Benson: 1 goal
Cassie Chapjian: 1 goal
Jenna Baxter: 1 goal
Cate McConaghy: 1 goal
Bridget McLaughlin: 2 assists
Brianna Cooper: 2 saves

How It Happened:
The Pioneers came out fast with two first-quarter goals. Cassie Chapjian opened the scoring just over two minutes in, followed by a tally from Celia Benson at the 9:23 mark to double the lead.

Sacred Heart continued its offensive surge in the second quarter as Jenna Baxter and Cate McConaghy each found the back of the cage within a two-minute span. Both goals were assisted by Bridget McLaughlin, who recorded a pair of helpers on the day.

Stonehill broke up the shutout late in the fourth quarter with a goal from Havana De Roeck in the 57th minute, but it was too little too late as the Pioneers closed out the win.

Sacred Heart outshot Stonehill 21-13 and held an 11-3 edge in shots on goal. The Pioneers also earned seven penalty corners to Stonehill's five.

Up Next:
Sacred Heart is back in action at home on Friday, Oct. 24, at Johnson Field, taking on Mercyhurst at noon.

Senior Day:
Prior to the start of the game, SHU honored its eight seniors: Jaden Ray, Jocelyn Webber, Ines Braithwaite, Lizzie Mendrzycki, Hanna Hasso, Amelia Pellegrini, Cassie Chapjian, and Emma Brayford.