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Field Hockey Wins Thriller at Rider, 3-2
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – The Sacred Heart University field hockey team scored three second-half goals to earn a vital comeback win at Rider in Northeast Conference (NEC) play on Sunday in Lawrenceville, N.J. Records: Sacred Heart: 7-8, 4-2 NEC Rider: 5-11, 4-3 NEC Leaders: Riley Schultz: 1 goal, 3 shots Joey Pompeo: 1 goal, 4 shots Sophia DePrima: 1 goal, 2 shots How it Happened: The defenses controlled the first half, and Rider scored the lone goal in the first 30 minutes.
LiCausi Makes All-Tournament Team at the Chelsea Gilliam Penguin Classic
LiCausi Makes All-Tournament Team at the Chelsea Gilliam Penguin Classic 10/18/2026 8:11:00 PM | Women's Bowling STRUTHERS, Ohio – The No. 10-ranked Sacred Heart University bowling team finished 10th at its second event of the season, the Chelsea Gilliam Penguin Classic, hosted by Youngstown State in Struthers, Ohio, this weekend. The Pioneers faced a gauntlet of talent, battling nine nationally ranked teams. The team finished 5-8 at the tournament, picking up four ranked wins along the way.
Men’s Ice Hockey Splits with Ohio State, Buckeyes Game Two
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University men's ice hockey team concluded its series against the Big Ten's Ohio State with a 5-1 defeat on Saturday evening at the Martire Family Arena. SHU split its weekend series against the Buckeyes, winning 5-3 on Friday. Records: SHU: 2-2-0 Ohio State: 2-2-0 How It Happened: It was all Buckeyes in the first period, as Ohio State held a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes. OSU also held a 14-3 advantage in shots.
Former NHLer Kevin Connauton Makes ECHL Officiating Debut
Tonight’s game in Rio Rancho is a night of firsts. The New Mexico Goatheads will play the first game in franchise history, bringing professional hockey back to New Mexico for the first time in nearly two decades in front of a sold-out crowd at Rio Rancho Events Center. One of the men in stripes will be making a debut of his own.
Field Hockey Ties Season High in Goals, Defeats Hofstra 5-1
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University field hockey team clicked on all cylinders on Friday afternoon, rolling to a 5-0 nonconference win over Hofstra at Johnson Field in New Haven, Conn. The Pioneers finished with five goal scorers: Bridget McLaughlin, Joey Pompeo, Lauren King, Erin Lynch, and Annie Collier. McLaughlin and King led the way for SHU with a goal and an assist each.
Men’s Ice Hockey Wins Second Straight Game against Big Ten Foe, Tops OSU 5-3
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University men's ice hockey team posted five different goal scorers in its second straight win over a Big Ten program, handing Ohio State a 5-3 loss Friday night at a sold out Martire Family Arena. Records: SHU: 2-1-0 Ohio State: 1-2-0 How It Happened: The start of tonight's game saw the action swing back and forth. OSU controlled much of the first period on two power plays, but SHU held strong, keeping the contest scoreless after 15:30.
Men's Ice Hockey Welcomes Ohio State for Weekend Series
Sacred Heart Men's Ice Hockey Welcomes Ohio State for Weekend Series 10/15/2026 2:38:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Coming off its first-ever home win over a Big Ten opponent, the Sacred Heart University men's ice hockey team is right back at it on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 16-17, for a home series against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Martire Family Arena. Sacred Heart vs. Ohio State Friday, Oct. 16 – 7:00 p.m. (Live on SNY) Saturday, Oct.
Bowling Takes Fifth at 2026 Bud Whitman Memorial
Bowling Takes Fifth at 2026 Bud Whitman Memorial 10/15/2026 10:59:00 AM | Women's Bowling DEPTFORD, N.J. – The No. 10 ranked Sacred Heart University bowling team finished fifth at the 2026 Bud Whitman Memorial to open the 2026-27 season. The Pioneers finished the event with a 6-3 overall record, going 2-0 in the in the Sunday championship round. SHU defeated Coppin State 4-0 in the fifth-place match after dispatching of Wagner, 4-1, in their first championship contest.
Gunderson Tabbed AHA Forward of the Week
Sacred Heart Gunderson Tabbed AHA Forward of the Week 10/13/2026 10:39:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey FAIRFIELD, Conn. – After an outstanding debut weekend for the Sacred Heart University men's ice hockey team, sophomore forward Landen Gunderson was named the Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) Forward of the Week on Monday morning.
Men’s Golf Ends Fall Slate with Win at SHU Fall Classic
Men’s Golf Ends Fall Slate with Win at SHU Fall Classic 10/13/2026 6:26:00 PM | Men's Golf MILFORD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University men's golf team brought an end to its fall 2026 slate with a win at the SHU Fall Classic, which ended on Tuesday at the Great River Golf Club in Milford, Conn. The Pios added to its lead on Tuesday, finishing with a score of 883 (+19). SHU bested second-place Merrimack (+27) by eight strokes and third place Villanova (+28) by nine strokes.
BCA Explains Cascade County Cybersecurity Breach Concerns and Lessons for Spokane Businesses
The Spokane IT provider’s guide examines a court-data security incident affecting Montana and explains why businesses should review the risks associated with outside technology providers. SPOKANE, Wash. – BCA has published a guide addressing questions about the Cascade County Cybersecurity breach, explaining how a security incident involving a court technology provider could affect Montana residents.
Men’s Golf Leads after Two Rounds of SHU Fall Classic
Men’s Golf Leads after Two Rounds of SHU Fall Classic 10/12/2026 8:49:00 PM | Men's Golf MILFORD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University men's golf team owns a seven-stroke lead after the first two rounds of the SHU Fall Classic, which kicked off on Monday at the Great River Golf Club in Milford, Conn. The Pios own a team score of 580 (+4) through 36 holes after rounds of 293 and 287, the latter being the best round of the event so far.
Men’s Ice Hockey Tallies First Ever Home Big Ten Win, 6-3
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University men's ice hockey team rolled No. 17-ranked Penn State, 6-3, in the team's first-ever home win over a Big Ten program. The Pioneers came out of the locker room as the hungrier team in the first period, owning a 12-5 lead in shots after 20 minutes.
Diego Buttazzoni Scores Twice in SHU Debut as Pios Drop Ice Breaker Opener, 3-2, to BGSU
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Diego Buttazzoni's two-goal debut highlighted the Sacred Heart University men's ice hockey team's season opener against Bowling Green in the first game of the Ice Breaker Tournament at the Martire Family Arena. The Falcons controlled the action early in the first, taking a 2-0 lead by the 14:58 mark. The visitors opened the scoring at 9:06, then netted a second on a 5-on-3 power play at 14:58. SHU continued to battle, however, cutting the margin in half with D.
Men's Ice Hockey Hosts Ice Breaker Tournament this Weekend
Sacred Heart Men's Ice Hockey Hosts Ice Breaker Tournament this Weekend 10/8/2026 11:17:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The start of the 2026-27 regular season is finally here for the Sacred Heart University men's ice hockey team, as the Pioneers host Bowling Green and No. 17 Penn State for the Ice Breaker Tournament at the Martire Family Arena this weekend. Sacred Heart vs. Bowling Green Friday, Oct. 9 – 7:00 p.m. Sacred Heart vs. No. 17 Penn State Saturday, Oct.
Mooney Tabbed First Metro Conference Golfer of the Month
Mooney Tabbed First Metro Conference Golfer of the Month 10/7/2026 6:07:00 PM | Men's Golf FAIRFIELD, Conn. – After getting off to a roaring start to the 2026 fall season, Sacred Heart University men's golf sophomore Ronan Mooney was named the Metro Conference Men's Golfer of the Month on Wednesday afternoon. Mooney led the Pioneers with a 72.9 average over three tournaments, tallying a win and top-10.
Cantu Named Metro Golfer of the Month
Cantu Named Metro Golfer of the Month 10/7/2026 4:06:00 PM | Women's Golf FAIRFIELD, Conn. – After leading the Sacred Heart University women's golf team in every event so far this season, junior Maite Cantu was named the Metro Conference Golfer of the Month on Wednesday afternoon. Cantu led the Pioneers in all three events for the team in September, tallying two top-10s and her first collegiate win. She finished with an adjusted average of 75.8 to lead the team, placing 1st, T9th and 16th.
Men’s Golf Claims 11th at Testudo Cup
Sacred Heart P.B. Dye Golf Course / Ijamsville, Md. P.B. Dye Golf Course / Ijamsville, Md. Men’s Golf Claims 11th at Testudo Cup 10/6/2026 7:35:00 PM | Men's Golf IJAMSVILLE, Md. – The Sacred Heart University men's golf team concluded the Testudo Cup, hosted by Maryland, in 11th place on Tuesday at the P.B. Dye Golf Course in Ijamsville, Md. The Pioneers finished the 54-hole event with a team score of 899 (+35) after rounds of 298, 302 and 299.
Levyy Scores Twice to Highlight SHU Win over Carleton
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Vitaly Levyy scored a pair of first period goals to lead the Sacred Heart University men's ice hockey team to a 3-0 shutout win over Carleton in the team's preseason finale on Sunday at the Martire Family Arena. Levyy stole the show in the first period, starting things off with a goal 3:59 into the game. Emmanuel Vermette started the play with a dangle in front of the net before finding an open Levyy left of the crease.
Women's Golf Finishes Sixth at Nearby Yale Invitational
Women's Golf Finishes Sixth at Nearby Yale Invitational 10/4/2026 7:29:00 PM | Women's Golf NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University women's golf team concluded play at the two-day Yale Invitational by placing in sixth at the Yale Golf Course in New Haven, Conn. The Pioneers posted a team score of 928 (+64) after rounds of 311, 311 and 306. SHU was just 10 strokes away from fifth-place Memphis (+54). Boston College claimed the win at +6, just keeping a surging Harvard (+7) at bay.
China carves new military presence in Southeast Asian neighbour
China’s latest expansion of its overseas military footprint was carved from a patch of farmland in Laos over the past year, satellite imagery showed, as analysts said the new support centre could deepen Beijing's presence in Southeast Asia. The China-Laos Joint Support and Training Center and the China-Laos Friendship Aviation Academy are now operational at an airport in Ban Keun, some 50km (31 miles) north of the Lao capital Vientiane, Beijing's Ministry of National Defence said on Tuesday.
Men's Ice Hockey Battles Ranked Merrimack Tough in Preseason Opener
Men's Ice Hockey Battles Ranked Merrimack Tough in Preseason Opener 10/2/2026 7:12:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University men's ice hockey team was tied with No. 20 Merrimack after two periods in today's preseason opener at the Martire Family Arena, but the Warriors scored twice in the third period to win 3-1. The Warriors dominated the first period, holding a 1-0 lead and a 15-3 advantage in shots. Facing so many shots, Ajeet Gundarah was locked in with 14 saves.
Men's Ice Hockey Hosts Merrimack and Carleton for Preseason Contests
Sacred Heart Men's Ice Hockey Hosts Merrimack and Carleton for Preseason Contests 10/1/2026 11:22:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University men's ice hockey team is set to host Merrimack and Carleton to a pair of preseason games at the Martire Family Arena this weekend. SHU will play the Warriors first on Friday, Oct. 2 at 4:00 p.m. before welcoming Carleton on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Preseason Games vs. Merrimack | Friday, Oct. 2 – 4:00 p.m. vs.
China carves new military presence in Southeast Asian neighbour
By Poppy McPherson, Greg Torode and Josh Smith Sept 30 (Reuters) - China's latest expansion of its overseas military footprint was carved from a patch of farmland in Laos over the past year, satellite imagery showed, as analysts said the new support centre could deepen Beijing's presence in Southeast Asia.
China carves new military presence in Southeast Asian neighbour
By Poppy McPherson, Greg Torode and Josh Smith By Poppy McPherson, Greg Torode and Josh Smith Sept 30 (Reuters) - China's latest expansion of its overseas military footprint was carved from a patch of farmland in Laos over the past year, satellite imagery showed, as analysts said the new support centre could deepen Beijing's presence in Southeast Asia.
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