Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics
(3-7, 1-3)
Fairfield University
(6-4, 4-0)
Sacred Heart Stopped by Fairfield, 3-1
10/3/2025 6:08:00 PM | Field Hockey
Crandall tallied first career goal
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University field hockey team fell 3-1 to crosstown rival Fairfield in NEC action on Friday afternoon at University Field.
Records:
Sacred Heart: 3-7 (1-3 NEC)
Fairfield: 6-4 (4-0 NEC)
Leaders:
Raena Crandall: 1 goal, 3 shots, 2 on goal
Holly DeAngelo: 1 assist
Brianna Cooper: 7 saves
Of Note:
Fairfield struck quickly with two goals in the opening five minutes and added a third midway through the second quarter to build a 3-0 lead.
Sacred Heart answered late in the first half as Crandall finished off a feed from DeAngelo to cut the deficit to 3-1, heading into halftime with her first collegiate goal.
The Pioneers outshot Fairfield 3-1 in the final period but could not find the back of the cage. Cooper posted seven saves in goal, stopping at least one shot in every quarter.
Fairfield held a 19-6 advantage in total shots and earned seven penalty corners to SHU's one, but the Pioneer defense blanked the Stags in the second half.
Up Next:
Sacred Heart will travel to Yale on Sunday, October 5, for a 1 p.m. non-conference matchup.
Team Stats
Kaelyn Fogelson
GOAL by Fairfield Kaelyn Fogelson (FIRST GOAL)
1:42
Camille Perlov
Assisted By: Alex Senior
GOAL by Fairfield Camille Perlov, Assist by Alex Senior
5:35
Kaelyn Fogelson
Assisted By: Camille Perlov
GOAL by Fairfield Kaelyn Fogelson, Assist by Camille Perlov
19:21
Raena Crandall
Assisted By: Holly DeAngelo
GOAL by Sacred Heart Raena Crandall, Assist by Holly DeAngelo
28:23
