Box Score FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Junior Anna Ludkiewicz's first goal of the season couldn't have come at a better time as it lifted the Sacred Heart University women's soccer team over Long Island in the final two minutes of play. The Pioneers remain in playoff contention as they topped the Sharks, 1-0, on Thursday afternoon. 
 
Records
Sacred Heart: 6-6-2, 4-3-1
Long Island: 2-9-2, 1-4-2
 
Top Performers
Anna Ludkiewicz (SHU): 3 shots, 1 goal
Grace O'Hara (SHU): 8 shots, 5 SOG
 
Goalies
Elyssa Kipperman (SHU): (W, 5-6-2) – 3 saves
Kayla DeTreux (LIU): (L, 2-7) – 14 saves, 1 goal
 
Up Next
The Pioneers hit the road for their final away contest of the regular season at Merrimack on October 28 at 7 p.m. 
 
Of Note
In the final two minutes, the two teams fought for possession of a loose ball off a corner kick. Ludkiewicz capitalized on a rebound off the keeper for the game-winning tally. The goal is the junior's first of the season and second of her career. 
 
Sacred Heart fired double-digit shots in both halves as it posted a season-high 28 shots. The mark is the most that the team has attempted since 2019 when the Red & White tallied 32 against Saint Peter's. 
 
Freshman Grace O'Hara led the charge as she tied her season-best of eight shots and five on goal. Four Pioneers posted three or more shots including Nichol Green (4), Maria Nolan (3), Desiree Crawford (3) and Ludkiewicz (3). 
 
The Red & White refused to allow LIU of a corner opportunity as they led with 11. 
 
The Pioneers continue their six-year undefeated streak against the Sharks. Despite posting a 1-1 last spring, Sacred Heart has yet to fall to LIU since 2015.