Friday, October 24
12:00 PM
Sacred Heart
(6-10, 4-4)
2
vs
0
Mercyhurst University
(0-14, 0-8)
1
2
3
4
F
Mercyhurst
0
0
0
0
0
Sacred Heart
0
1
0
1
2
Photo by: Alejandro Lizano
Pioneers Shutout Mercyhurst in Home Finale
10/24/2025 2:24:00 PM | Field Hockey
Ruby Butler recorded her first shutout of the season
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Sacred Heart University field hockey team closed out its home slate in convincing fashion on Friday afternoon, defeating Mercyhurst, 2–0, at Johnson Field. The Pioneers controlled the pace from start to finish, outshooting the Lakers 37–4 and owning a decisive 21–6 advantage in penalty corners.
Records:
Sacred Heart (6-10, 4-4 NEC)
Mercyhurst (0-14, 0-8 NEC)
Stat Leaders:
Lizzie Mendrzycki: 1 goal
Hailey Vogt: 1 goal
Holly DeAngelo: 1 assist
Amelia Pellegrini: 1 assist
Ruby Butler: 3 saves
How it Happened:
After a scoreless opening quarter, Sacred Heart broke through midway through the second frame. Following a flurry of corners, senior Holly DeAngelo delivered a clean insert to Lizzie Mendrzycki, who buried a low shot into the back of the cage at the 26:01 mark to give the Pioneers a 1–0 lead.
Sacred Heart continued to apply heavy pressure throughout the third quarter, generating 11 shots in the period but coming up just short of extending the advantage.
The Pioneers finally added insurance in the fourth, when Amelia Pellegrini sent a pinpoint pass to Hailey Vogt, who shot the ball past the Mercyhurst keeper at 51:51.
On the defensive end, Sacred Heart limited the Lakers to just three shots on goal—all of which came in the final quarter.
Goalkeeper Ruby Butler stood tall when called upon, stopping each attempt to record her first shutout of the season and of her young collegiate career.
Up Next:
The Pioneers return to action on Sunday, Oct. 26, with a road showdown against Columbia at 12:00 PM in New York, N.Y.
Records:
Sacred Heart (6-10, 4-4 NEC)
Mercyhurst (0-14, 0-8 NEC)
Stat Leaders:
Lizzie Mendrzycki: 1 goal
Hailey Vogt: 1 goal
Holly DeAngelo: 1 assist
Amelia Pellegrini: 1 assist
Ruby Butler: 3 saves
How it Happened:
After a scoreless opening quarter, Sacred Heart broke through midway through the second frame. Following a flurry of corners, senior Holly DeAngelo delivered a clean insert to Lizzie Mendrzycki, who buried a low shot into the back of the cage at the 26:01 mark to give the Pioneers a 1–0 lead.
Sacred Heart continued to apply heavy pressure throughout the third quarter, generating 11 shots in the period but coming up just short of extending the advantage.
The Pioneers finally added insurance in the fourth, when Amelia Pellegrini sent a pinpoint pass to Hailey Vogt, who shot the ball past the Mercyhurst keeper at 51:51.
On the defensive end, Sacred Heart limited the Lakers to just three shots on goal—all of which came in the final quarter.
Goalkeeper Ruby Butler stood tall when called upon, stopping each attempt to record her first shutout of the season and of her young collegiate career.
Up Next:
The Pioneers return to action on Sunday, Oct. 26, with a road showdown against Columbia at 12:00 PM in New York, N.Y.
Team Stats
MERCYHUR
SACRED H
Goals
0
2
Shots
4
37
Shots on Goal
3
22
Saves
20
3
Corners
6
21
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
51
42
Scoring Plays
Lizzie Mendrzycki
Assisted By: Holly DeAngelo
GOAL by Sacred Heart Lizzie Mendrzycki (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Holly DeAngelo
26:01
Hailey Vogt
Assisted By: Amelia Pellegrini
GOAL by Sacred Heart Hailey Vogt, Assist by Amelia Pellegrini
51:51
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
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