NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University field hockey team controlled much of the game and held a lead entering the fourth quarter, but UC Davis scored twice late to edge the Pioneers, 2-1, on Friday evening.

Records:
Sacred Heart: 2-4
UC Davis: 3-3

Leaders:
Emma Brayford: 1 goal
Bell Mazza: 1 assist
Amelia Pellegrini: 1 assist
Jaden Ray: 1 defensive save

Of Note:
Senior Emma Brayford gave Sacred Heart the breakthrough in the 45th minute, converting her first goal of the season on a penalty corner, with help from Bell Mazza and Amelia Pellegrini. The Pios held a 1-0 lead heading into the final frame.

UC Davis responded in the final period, tying the contest on a penalty stroke in the 48th minute, and then delivered the game-winner with less than a minute remaining in the game.

The Pioneers outshot the Aggies 15-10, including an 8-4 edge in shots on goal, and earned six penalty corners. Sacred Heart goalkeeper Brianna Cooper made one save in the first half, while Ruby Butler played the second half in goal.

Up Next:
Sacred Heart will play its second home game of the weekend on Sunday, September 21, hosting Lehigh at 2:00 pm. The Pioneers will be welcoming back teammate Anna Buhrmann in her first visit back to SHU.