FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University field hockey team fell 3-1 to crosstown rival Fairfield in NEC action on Friday afternoon at University Field.

Records:
Sacred Heart: 3-7 (1-3 NEC)
Fairfield: 6-4 (4-0 NEC)

Leaders:
Raena Crandall: 1 goal, 3 shots, 2 on goal
Holly DeAngelo: 1 assist
Brianna Cooper: 7 saves

Of Note:
Fairfield struck quickly with two goals in the opening five minutes and added a third midway through the second quarter to build a 3-0 lead.

Sacred Heart answered late in the first half as Crandall finished off a feed from DeAngelo to cut the deficit to 3-1, heading into halftime with her first collegiate goal.

The Pioneers outshot Fairfield 3-1 in the final period but could not find the back of the cage. Cooper posted seven saves in goal, stopping at least one shot in every quarter.

Fairfield held a 19-6 advantage in total shots and earned seven penalty corners to SHU's one, but the Pioneer defense blanked the Stags in the second half.

Up Next:
Sacred Heart will travel to Yale on Sunday, October 5, for a 1 p.m. non-conference matchup.