Women’s Soccer Drops Game One Of The Duke/Nike Classic 1-0 To No. 3 North Carolina

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College women's soccer team dropped their first game of the season to No. 3 North Carolina, 1-0, on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Koskinen Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Friars had a strong defensive first half before letting up a late goal in the 40^th minute to Julia Ashley. Sophomore Shelby Hogan (Franklin, Mass) made numerous saves to keep the Friars in the game.

SCORE
Providence 0 | North Carolina 1

RECORDS
Providence 3-1-0 (0-0-0 BIG EAST) | North Carolina 4-0-1 (0-0-0 ACC)

VENUE
Koskinen Stadium | Durham, N.C.

GAME FLOW & NOTES
- Shelby Hogan (Franklin, Mass.) notched four saves in the first half before giving up a goal in the 40^th minute to Julia Ashley. The goal was her first of the season; assisted by Alessia Russo.
- The Tar Heels led in shots in the first half, 9-4. They also led in corner kicks, 6-0.
- Elayna Grillakis (Lowell, Mass.) led the Friars in shots with three.
- Hogan finished the afternoon with six saves. On the other side, Samantha Leshnak had one save in the first half. Claudia Dickey took over in the second half and did not record a save.

SCORING SUMMARY
UNC – (39:43) Julia Ashley – Rebound on a blocked shot from inside the six-yard box to near post, assisted by Alessia Russo.

GOALKEEPERS
Providence: Shelby Hogan (3-1-0)
Saves: 6
Goals-Against: 1

North Carolina: Samantha Leshnak (3-0-0)
Saves: 1
Goals-Against: 0

Claudia Dickey (1-0-1)
Saves: 0
Goals-Against: 0

STAT COMPARISON
Providence-
Shots: 7
Shots On Goal: 1
Corner Kicks: 1

North Carolina-
Shots: 19
Shots On Goal: 8
Corner Kicks: 12

UP NEXT
The Friars will take on the Duke Blue Devils to wrap up the Duke/Nike Classic on Sept. 2. at 2:30 p.m.

Follow the women's soccer team on Twitter @PC_WomensSoccer

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Women’s Soccer Drops Game One Of The Duke/Nike Classic 1-0 To No. 3 North Carolina

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Players Mentioned

Elayna Grillakis

Shelby Hogan

Players Mentioned

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