Oct. 19, 2003

Final Stats

BROOKLYN, NY (Oct. 19, 2003) - Sacred Heart University juniors Christel Kalweit (West Barnstable, MA) and Ingrid Olsson (Stockholm, Sweden) scored less than three minutes apart as the Pioneers avenged a tough loss on Friday with a crucial Northeast Conference win over Long Island, 2-0 at LIU Field. The win moves SHU to 7-4-3 overall and 5-1 in the conference standings. Both teams entered the game tied for the fourth and final playoff spot in the NEC Tournament, which begins November 9 in Moon Township, PA.

Kalweit buried the deciding goal 2:31 into the second half, helping the Pioneers to their fifth win in seven outings. She received a through ball in the box from junior Nathalie Urbas (Pickering, Ontario) and buried a five-yard shot past freshman goalkeeper Stephanie Kansky for her fourth tally of the year.

Olsson added the insurance marker 4:55 into the half for her first goal of the season. The Blackbirds, now 6-7-1 overall and 4-3 in the NEC, misplayed a clearing attempt in their own box and Olsson pounced on the rebound.

Sacred Heart took advantage in a fast-paced second half despite being outshot, 10-6. Kalweit fired five shots in a contest which both teams took 13. Senior goalkeeper Leslie Konsig (Millburn, NJ) made three saves for the Pioneers to record her eighth shutout of the season.

The Pioneers return to action on Friday, October 24th when the host Fairleigh Dickinson at 3 pm.