NEW ROCHELLE, NY – The Iona University women's soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to Sacred Heart in the final home game at Mazzella Field this season. A gritty Metro Conference contest saw the visting Pioneers pull ahead late with two goals to take the matchup over the Gaels.
GAME SUMMARY
The first half remained relatively quiet, with Sacred Heart outshooting Iona 6–2. However, the Maroon and Gold had the best scoring opportunity of the half. In the 33rd minute, Iona drew a handball in the box to earn a penalty kick. Senior
Marissa Graziano stepped up to take the attempt, but the Pioneers' goalkeeper made the save to keep the first half scoreless.
Sacred Heart dictated the tempo out of the halftime break, Pioneers blasted off five shots in first six minutes. Sophomore
Ava Barker nearly broke through with a curling shot from 30 yards out, but it sailed just over the crossbar. The scoreless deadlock finally broke in the 70th minute when Sacred Heart converted a strike off a cross into the box. Just three minutes later, in the 73rd minute, the Pioneers sealed the match with a second goal to secure the 2–0 victory.
TEAM STATS
- The Pioneers held a 15-5 advantage on shot attempts including a 4-2 margin for shots on target.
- A very physical match saw a total of 31 fouls and 5 yellow cards for Iona.
UP NEXT
The Gaels will close out the 2026 campaign on Wednesday, November 4 with a 3 p.m. matchup at Manhattan.
