ORONO – Laura Martel had a hat trick, scoring all three of Maine’s goals to lead the Black Bears to a 3-0 women’s soccer victory in their home opener over Sacred Heart University of Fairfield, Conn., Saturday.

Martel scored all three goals in the first half for 1-0 Maine. Kim Stephenson, Carolyne Nellis and Kelsey Wilson provided assists. Jasmine Phillips saved all three shots to earn the shutout.

Meghan Reicheit stopped six of nine shots for 0-1 Sacred Heart.