Whatever was said inside the St. Vincent halftime huddle worked.

After heading into the break with an 8-4 lead, the Bearcats erupted for an 8-1 second half to pull away from Pitt-Bradford en route to a dominant 16-5 victory Saturday afternoon in Latrobe. St. Vincent controlled the tempo throughout, outshooting the Panthers 29-25 and winning the ground ball battle 29-19, while forcing consistent pressure in the clearing game  .

Offensive Firepower

Louisa Zamborsky led the charge with four goals on seven shots, finishing efficiently around the crease and stretching the Panthers’ defense  . Cara Dupilka delivered a five-point performance (3 goals, 2 assists), impacting the game as both a scorer and facilitator, while Katie Smith added three goals and an assist — including one free-position conversion that helped swing momentum late  .

Chloe Herring (2 goals, 1 assist), Cayla Connolly and Mary Katherine (1 goal each), and Melanie Seefeldt (2 goals, 1 assist) added depth to the attack, with Seefeldt assisting on the game’s opening goal and helping spark the early run that set the tone  . The Bearcats showcased balanced scoring all afternoon, finishing with seven different goal scorers.

Defensive Edge & Goalkeeping

Defensively, St. Vincent’s pressure never let up. The Bearcats caused 23 turnovers and consistently disrupted Pitt-Bradford’s rhythm, holding the Panthers scoreless in the third quarter while stretching the lead into double digits  .

In net, Cassidy Rega anchored the defense with nine saves over 60 minutes, coming up with key stops during Pitt-Bradford’s second-quarter push and shutting the door in the second half to preserve the upcommanding lead  .

Coaching Impact

Head coach Makayla Kintner’s group showed clear adjustments after halftime. Whether it was tightening defensive rotations or emphasizing quicker ball movement in transition, the Bearcats looked sharper, faster, and more decisive over the final 30 minutes. The response spoke volumes about the team’s composure and preparation — turning a competitive first half into a statement win.

With the victory, St. Vincent improves to 2-1 on the season, building momentum with a performance that blended offensive balance, defensive intensity, and second-half dominance  .