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Winner Sacred Heart SHU 2-6, 1-0 MAAC
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Iona ION 3-6, 0-1 MAAC
Winner
Sacred Heart SHU
2-6, 1-0 MAAC
5
Final
4
Iona ION
3-6, 0-1 MAAC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Sacred Heart SHU 2 2 1 0 5
Iona ION 0 1 2 1 4

Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | | Garrett Murray / Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Iona WLAX Fall In Defensive Battle 5-4 To Sacred Heart

NEW ROCHELLE, NY - The Iona University women's lacrosse team dropped a narrow 5-4 decision to Sacred Heart in a defensive MAAC matchup on Saturday at Mazzella Field. Despite a strong second-half push, the Gaels could not overcome an early four-goal deficit.

Sacred Heart controlled the first half, building a 4-1 lead behind two goals each from Jamie Tanner and Erin Herrold. Jocelyn Smith accounted for Iona's lone first-half goal, scoring midway through the second period.

The Gaels regrouped after the break, holding the Pioneers to just one goal in the second half. After Sacred Heart extended its lead to 5-1 early in the third, Iona responded with three straight goals. Sydney Grassi started the rally with an unassisted score, followed by Calen Norton—assisted by Lindsey Grove—and Haley Lauer, who made it a one-goal game with 3:33 remaining.

Iona had late chances to equalize but was unable to convert down the stretch.

Sacred Heart held a 24-16 edge in shots and a 25-14 advantage in ground balls, while both teams recorded seven saves in goal. Iona controlled the draw circle, 7-4, but was done on the turnover battle. 

Smith, Grassi, Norton, and Lauer each scored for the Gaels, while Bella Duffy and Grove added assists. Victoria Curreri led the defense with two ground balls and two caused turnovers. Sweeney made seven saves in the 60 minutes. 

Iona returns to action on Wednesday, March 25, traveling to Niagara for its next MAAC contest.
 
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