NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- The Merrimack women's soccer team took a one-goal lead into the half, but the visiting Sacred Heart Pioneers used a pair of second-half goals in 2-1 verdict at Martone-Mejail Field on Wednesday night. 

Merrimack senior Bella Keogh gave the Warriors a 1-0 lead in the 14th minute after she buried a bouncing ball in the box. Taylor Pedra was credited with the assist after she took an initial shot following a corner kick by Sophia Keogh.

Addison Israel recorded seven of her eight saves in the first half before the Pioneers found the equalizer on a penalty kick in the 65th minute. Sacred Heart scored what proved to be the game-winner four minutes later.

The Warriors (2-9-3) return to Martone-Mejail Field when the host Canisius on Saturday at noon.