HAMDEN, CONN - There wasn't a doubt who was the better team Wednesday afternoon when the Sacred Heart men's soccer team faced in-state rival Quinnipiac, as SHU remained undefeated in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) play with a 3-0 win at QU's Soccer & Lacrosse Stadium. 

Records: 
Sacred Heart (4-3-2, 3-0 MAAC) 
Quinnipiac (3-6-1, 1-2 MAAC) 
 
Top Performers: 
Danny Istambouli - 1 goal, 1 shot on goal
Ivan Morcillo- 1 goal,  1 shot on goal
Zach Lorenz- - 1 goal, 2 shots on goal

Between the Pipes:  
SHU: Luca Marinelli (W,  4-1-1) - 0 goals-against | 2 saves
QU: Nickolas Cardona- 3 goals-against | 5 saves 

How it Happened: 

In the fourth minute, Danny Istambouli had a wide-open opportunity and his shot gave SHU a 1-0 lead very early on. 

In the 51st minute, First year Johan Bermudez made a nifty pass to create an open shot for Sophomore Ivan Morcillo moving swiftly around the Bobcat defense to create space for a shot that he ended up putting it in the back of the net to make it 2-0 Pios. 

In the 82nd minute, Brady Poor made a no-look heel pass to Zach Lorenz, who sent a shot top-shelf for a highlight goal to make it 3-0. 

Of Note: 

• Istambouli and Lorenz scored their first goals of the season. 
• Bermudez scored his first point of the season.

Up Next:  

Sacred Heart continues MAAC play when it will face Mount Saint Mary (MD) on Saturday, Oct. 4th, at 12:00pm at Park Ave Field.