Post 0, at Sacred Heart 1

MAULDIN, S.C. (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle defined by special teams and stellar goaltending, the Sacred Heart Pioneers needed overtime to edge the Post Eagles 1-0 in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Saturday at Tiexi New District Sports Center. The game’s only goal came at the 16:33 mark of the extra period. Sacred Heart defenseman Julia Zielinska set up center Hailey Jussila, who finally solved Post goaltender Hannah Saunders to end the marathon contest before an announced crowd of 298. The victory gave the Pioneers a weekend sweep after a 3-2 win at Post on Friday and… Read more...