Sacred Heart
(4-6, 3-1)
University of New Haven
(1-8, 0-3)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sacred Heart | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Pioneers Score Three Unanswered to Top New Haven, 5-2
10/2/2026 4:41:00 PM | Field Hockey
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Sacred Heart University field hockey overcame an early deficit to defeat New Haven, 5-2.
Records:
Sacred Heart: 4-6, 3-1 NEC
New Haven: 1-8, 0-3 NEC
Leaders:
Lauren King: 2 goals, 1 assist
Bridget McLaughlin: 1 goal, 1 assist
Joey Pompeo: 1 goal
Holly DeAngelo: 1 goal
Celia Benson: 1 assist
Cate McConaghy: 1 assist
Of Note:
Sacred Heart and New Haven traded goals throughout the opening half, with the game knotted at 2-2 heading into the break.
New Haven opened the scoring just 1:41 into the contest, but the Pioneers quickly answered. Bridget McLaughlin found the back of the cage at the 4:25 mark to bring SHU level at 1-1.
The Chargers regained the advantage at 9:59, converting on a penalty corner to make it 2-1. Sacred Heart continued to pressure and eventually found the equalizer with Lauren King scoring at 21:37. McLaughlin picked up the assist as the Pioneers entered halftime tied at 2-2.
SHU came out of the break ready to take control, with King striking again at 40:19 to give the Pioneers their first lead of the afternoon. Celia Benson was credited with the assist on the go-ahead goal.
The Pioneers added another insurance goal in the fourth quarter when Joey Pompeo scored at 47:17. Cate McConaghy set up the play, giving SHU a 4-2 advantage.
Sacred Heart continued to build on its lead late in the game, as Holly DeAngelo found the cage at 59:10 off a feed from King to cap the scoring at 5-2.
The Pioneers controlled the offensive numbers throughout the contest, finishing with advantages in shots (8-3) and penalty corners (7-4).
Noteworthy:
- SHU collected her third NEC win of the year.Â
- Lauren King scored her 4th goal, 1st assist recorded
- Bridget McLaughlin scored 4th collegiate career goal, 1st of the season
- Joey Pompeo scored first goal of her collegiate career
- Holly DeAngelo scored 2nd goal of the season
Up Next:
SHU returns home to Johnson Field on Sunday, Oct. 4, to play UC Davis at 11 a.m.Â
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Abbie Volfman
Assisted By: Liz Trentmann
GOAL by New Haven Abbie Volfman (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Liz Trentmann
1:42
Bridget McLaughlin
GOAL by Sacred Heart Bridget McLaughlin
4:25
Jalia Cooper
Assisted By: Angela Simou , Abbie Volfman
GOAL by New Haven Jalia Cooper, Assist by Angela Simou and Abbie Volfman
9:59
Lauren King
Assisted By: Bridget McLaughlin
GOAL by Sacred Heart Lauren King, Assist by Bridget McLaughlin
21:37
Lauren King
Assisted By: Celia Benson
GOAL by Sacred Heart Lauren King, Assist by Celia Benson
40:19
Joey Pompeo
Assisted By: Cate McConaghy
GOAL by Sacred Heart Joey Pompeo, Assist by Cate McConaghy
47:17
Holly DeAngelo
Assisted By: Lauren King
GOAL by Sacred Heart Holly DeAngelo, Assist by Lauren King
59:10
