Sacred Heart Falls to Assumption in Game 1, 2-0

Friday, October 9

Worcester, MA

7:00 PM

Sacred Heart

0-3-0, 0-1-0

Assumption University

3-0-1, 3-0-0

Team	1	2	3	F
Sacred Heart	0	0	0	0
Assumption	2	0	0	2

10/9/2026 9:32:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey

Box Score

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sacred Heart looked to rally after Assumption scored twice in the opening period, with the Pioneers building offensive momentum over the final two periods.

By: Julia Groff

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sacred Heart looked to rally after Assumption scored twice in the opening period, with the Pioneers building offensive momentum over the final two periods.

Records:

Sacred Heart: 0-3-0 (0-1-0, NEWHA)

Assumption: 3-0-1 (3-0-0, NEWHA)

Top Performers:

Addie Bowlby: 7 shots on goal, 2-0 on faceoffs

Ella Holm: 12 faceoff wins

Goaltending:

Sacred Heart: Barbora Dalecka: 2 goals allowed | 32 saves

Assumption: Taylor Thompson: 0 goals allowed | 32 saves

How it Happened:

Sacred Heart faced an early deficit against Assumption, as the Greyhounds scored twice in the opening period to take a 2-0 lead. Goaltender Dalecka kept the Pioneers within reach, recording 18 saves in the first period.

Assumption controlled the opening period offensively, outshooting Sacred Heart, 27-7, and holding a 20-3 advantage in shots on goal. The Pioneers stayed competitive in the faceoff circle, trailing 8-7, with Holm winning four draws.

Sacred Heart picked up the pace in the second period, generating more offensive pressure and outshooting Assumption, 26-13. The Pioneers held a 12-9 advantage in shots on goal and won eight faceoffs compared to six for the Greyhounds. Dalecka added nine saves in the period, while both teams recorded three blocked shots.

The Pioneers continued to push offensively in the third period, outshooting Assumption, 37-5, and holding a 17-5 edge in shots on goal. Despite the increased pressure, Sacred Heart trailed 13-9 in faceoffs as the Pioneers looked to cut into the deficit.

Dalecka finished with 32 saves, helping Sacred Heart weather Assumption's early offensive surge while the Pioneers built momentum in the final two periods.

Of Note:

Ella Holm records 40 faceoff wins in 3 games

Up Next:

The Pioneers are back in action tomorrow as they face Assumption in game two of this away series. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM.