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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University Pioneers
Shea Kelleher
Michael DeCesare
1
Sacred Heart SHU (0-3-1, 0-0-0)
2
Winner Vermont UVM (3-1-0, 0-0-0)
Sacred Heart SHU
(0-3-1, 0-0-0)
1
Final
2
Vermont UVM
(3-1-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Sacred Heart SHU 1 0 1
Vermont UVM 0 2 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Cameron McClarren

Late Goal Stymies Pioneers

Kipperman makes season debut in loss

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Sacred Heart University women's soccer battled hard but could not find a late equalizer, falling to the University of Vermont 2-1 on Thursday night. 
 
The Pioneers were the better side through a majority of the first half, having won a penalty inside the first half hour which was converted by senior Maria Nolan. SHU continued to pressure the Catamounts the remainder of the half, including a barrage in the final five minutes that forced UVM goalkeeper Erin Murphy into pressure. The Pioneer flurry was led by first year's Lyndsey Laperle and Emily Hood who combined for four shots, including three on target, as the Pioneers looked to double the lead before halftime. However, the Catamounts held on just enough to make it to halftime down 1-0 with the Pioneers holding an 11-7 shot advantage after the first 45 minutes.   
 
For the second consecutive game, the Pioneers would switch goalkeepers at halftime as Elyssa Kipperman made her season debut in relief of starting goalkeeper Kyran Thievon. With the Pioneers threatening, Vermont earned a break against the run of play in the 59th minute after a SHU miscue along the backline resulted in a penalty for Vermont. Though Kipperman guessed correctly, the ensuing penalty kick made its way into the net, leveling the game, 1-1. Both teams continued to find spurts of pressure, but Vermont would have the decisive chance as the Catamounts took the lead with under three minutes to play. Though the Red & White had their chances, the Vermont defense held SHU at bay as the Pios fell, 2-1.
 
Top Performers:  
Of Note:
  • Senior Maria Nolan made her return to the starting lineup, playing the full match after coming on as a substitute against Yale last week
  • Elyssa Kipperman made her season debut after coming on at halftime. 
  • SHU's 11 shots in the first half were its most in any half this season. 
  • SHU's 19 total shots is the most in a match this season.
  • Nolan's penalty kick goal is her fourth career penalty conversion and her fifth career goal as a Pioneer. 
 
Scoring Summary:
20' – SHU's Grace O'Hara found space along the right side of the field and whipped a cross into the penalty area that was deflected off the hand of UVM's Maddy Cronin, resulting in a penalty. Nolan slotted the ensuing spot kick to the left of Murphy and into the back of the net to give the Pioneers the lead. Sacred Heart 1, Vermont 0
 
59' – After a failed clearance along the SHU backline, UVM's Kate Bossert was fouled inside the penalty area, earning a penalty for the hosts. Bossert beat Kipperman, who guessed correctly, on the ensuing spot kick to level the game. Sacred Heart 1, Vermont 1
 
88' – After receiving a through ball just past the halfway line, UVM's Alyssa Oviedo made a move on a SHU defender, opening a space to shoot, beating Kipperman with a looping shot into the left corner of the net. Vermont 2, Sacred Heart 1
 
Up Next:
The Pioneers return to the field on Sunday, September 3, taking on the Maine Black Bears at Park Ave Field at noon. Live statistics and streaming will be available on Sacredheartpioneers.com.  
 
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