Providence College Athletics

Friday, January 22
Durham, NH
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Women's Hockey Defeated by UNH, 5-3

6/21/1999 12:00:00 AM | Women's Ice Hockey

DURHAM, N.H. -- UNH scored four goals in the third period to overcome a 2-1 deficit and defeat Providence College, 5-3, in women's ECAC hockey action on Friday, Jan. 22 at Durham, N.H.

After a scoreless first period, the Friars took a 2-1 lead in the second on goals by Kerstin Matthews at 2:39 and Jackie Tamsin at 17:51. UNH's goal in the second period was scored by Samantha Holmes at 3:05.

In the third, UNH's offense came to life quickly as Holmes netted her second of the game 48 seconds into the period to even the game at 2-2. The Wildcats then tallied three consecutive goals to take a 5-2 lead. Corinne Rosen netted the Friars' third goal of the contest on the power-play at 9:46.

Sara DeCosta recorded 29 saves in net for Providence.

With the loss, Providence falls to 11-5-2 overall and 8-4-2 in ECAC play.

Providence College will return to action against Colby College on Jan. 23 at Colby at 3:00 p.m.

Friday, January 22, 1999

Whittemore Center, Durham, N.H.

Providence (11-5-2) 0 2 1 -- 3 5-10 1-4

New Hampshire (13-1-4) 0 1 4 --5 4-8 0-5

Per Time Team Goal Scorer (Assists)

2 2:39 PC Kerstin Matthews (unassisted)

2 3:05 UNH Samantha Holmes (Carisa Zaban)

2 17:51 PC Jackie Tamsin (Jessica Tabb)

3 :48 UNH Samantha Holmes (Melissa McKenzie, Carisa Zaban)

3 4:00 UNH Michelle Thornton (Tina Carrabba, Melissa McKenzie)

3 6:03 UNH Carrie Jokiel (Kelly McManus)

3 6:26 UNH Melisa Heitzman (Caris Zaban, Samantha Holmes)

3 9:46 PC Corinne Rosen (Katie Lachapelle, Jess Tabb) PP

Saves:

Sara DeCosta (PC) 8 9 12 --29 (59:28)

Alicia Roberts (UNH) 4 4 12 --20 (60:00)

Attendance: 956 (Whittemore Center)

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