BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Sacred Heart University women's lacrosse team saw its two-game win streak come to an end on a rainy Wednesday afternoon as the Pioneers suffered a tough 9-8 loss to Canisius in a Metro Atlantic Athletic (MAAC) showdown.

Adisyn Bernhardt led the offensive charge with a season-high three points from one goal and two assists. Jamie Tanner and Maci Black also made significant contributions, each scoring two goals. Along with her two-goals, Black caused a turnover and scooped a ground ball. 

Madelyn Breitbeil's defensive efforts were commendable, with four caused turnovers and six ground balls. Joining the defensive charge was Sadie Stevens, Brooke Gyllenhaal, and Lisa Martin, who registered two caused turnovers each.

Records:
Sacred Heart (4-6, 2-1 MAAC) 
Canisius (4-7, 1-2 MAAC)

Top Performers:
Adisyn Bernhardt – 3 points (1 goal, 2 assist)
Jamie Tanner – 2 points (2 goals)
Maci Black – 2 points (2 goals)
Madeline Breitbeil – 4 caused turnovers, 6 ground balls

Between the Pipes:
SHU – Lisa Martin (3-6): 3 saves | 9 goals-against

How it Happened:
Although the Pioneers outshot the Golden Griffins by a 6-3 margin in the first period, they managed just one goal—courtesy of Bernhardt, who capitalized on a brilliant feed from Sadie Stevens—leaving the game tied at 1-1 heading into the second.

SHU's first lead of the day came at 13:36 when Jenna Lively, with sheer determination, capitalized on a free position attempt. But a minute later, Canisius evened the game at 2-2. Soon after, Tanner regained the Pioneers' lead, scoring her 14th goal of the season for the one-goal advantage, 3-2, with 11:38 left on the clock.

From there, momentum shifted in favor of the hosts as they scored four unanswered goals before Black closed out the period with a free position goal on a woman-up opportunity, bringing the visitors to within three, 6-4, at the half. 

Similar to the first period, both teams were held offensively to just one goal, with Canisius holding the two-goal lead, 7-5, at the end of the third.

Undeterred by the Golden Griffins' lead, the Pioneers rallied in the fourth quarter, outscoring their opponents 3-2 and forcing two ties. Their resilience was palpable. However, with just a second left on the clock, Megan Previdi's shot attempt managed to slip past Martin for the game-winning goal, handing the Pioneers their first conference loss. 

Up Next:
The Pioneers return home to Campus Field on Saturday, April 5^th with a weekend showdown against Siena on Senior Day. First draw is set for 1PM, while the Senior Day ceremony begins at 12:45pm.