NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Georgetown University field hockey team bested the Sacred Heart Pioneers Friday evening at Yale University's Johnson Field with a clutch goal in overtime. After a scoreless regulation period, the Hoyas delivered in extra time.  With the 1-0 win over Sacred Heart, Georgetown's record improves to 2-0-0 on the season.

From the Head Coach

"Today was a great team win," said head coach Christy Longacre. "I thought we executed our game plan and continued to knock at the door, and we finally found the back of the cage in OT. It was an exciting win over a very tough SHU team."

How it Happened
·         The game was scoreless throughout regulation despite early offensive aggressiveness from the Hoyas. Georgetown outshot Sacred Heart 5-1 in the first quarter.
·     The Hoyas had an opportunity to score halfway through the fourth quarter, but the goal was called back after an offsides violation. The game remained tied late into the game.    
·         Sacred Heart attempted three corners in the final minute and a half of regulation, but the Hoyas' defense stood strong and fended off the shots. Still tied, the Hoyas and Pioneers headed to overtime.
·        In the first minute of OT, the Hoyas put a shot on goal that bounced off the post. Georgetown earned a penalty corner shortly after its missed shot.
·         Ali Cronin delivered a pass to Sydney Stephenson and quickly found her way back onsides, not to relive the call that erased an earlier goal. Cronin received a pass to the back post and found the net, scoring the golden goal to end the match.

Of Note
·         Ali Cronin joins three of her teammates in the scoring column, adding a goal to her three assists on the season.
·         Thanks to a team-wide defensive effort, the Sacred Heart Pioneers remain scoreless on the year.

Up Next
·         The Hoyas travel to Brooklyn, New York to take on LIU Brooklyn Sunday at noon. Live stats for the match will be available on GUHoyas.com.