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.
