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Saturday, September 22
Villanova, Pa.
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Women’s Soccer Opens BIG EAST Play Against Villanova
9/21/2018 1:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Kick-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College women's soccer team will open up their BIG EAST schedule against Villanova on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 1:00 p.m. The match will be played at Higgins Soccer Complex in Villanova, Pa.
Series History vs. Villanova
Last Meeting: Providence – 1, Villanova – 0 (2017)
All-Time Series: 12-12-2
Current Streak: The Friars have won the last five matchups, two of those wins coming in overtime.
Scouting the Wildcats
Villanova enters Saturday's game with a 6-3-0 overall record, most recently defeating Siena in their last non-conference matchup, 2-1 in overtime. The Wildcats are currently 3-1 in home matches and 3-2 on the road this season. Freshman Chloe O'Neill and Sophomore Bri Austin are tied for the team lead in points (9). Austin has four goals and one assist while O'Neill has tallied three goals and three assists. Redshirt senior Rebecca Gartner and freshman Hensley Hancuff have split time in net to open the season. Gartner holds a 3-1 record and 1.13 goals against average, while Hancuff is currently 3-2 on the season with a 0.90 goals against average.
Arkansas Draw to Wrap Up Non-Conference Play
Providence finished non-conference play at 6-2-1 after picking up a 1-1 draw against Arkansas on Sunday, Sept. 16. Sophomore Shelby Hogan (Franklin, Mass.) tallied her career-high in saves (14) in the Friars' draw. The Razorbacks took the lead in the 79th minute with a deflected ball that Stefani Doyle slipped by Hogan. Providence responded quickly as Amber Birchwell (Mastic, N.Y.) finished a right footed shot from the penalty mark in the 84th minute. Elayna Grillakis (Lowell, Mass.) and Casey Estey (Kensington, N.H.) assisted on the play. Hogan extended the game in the first overtime period (98') with a full-extension dive to save a shot heading to the upper right 90. Arkansas outshot Providence 5-2 in the overtime periods but neither team could finish, ending the game 1-1.
Home Stretch
Providence began its three-game homestand with a 2-0 win over Brown on Sept. 6. The Friars held a 13-0 advantage in shots at the end of the first half. Amber Birchwell and Hannah McNulty (Warwick, R.I.) scored their second goals of the season, while Hailee Duserick (Canton, Mass.) and Kayla Steeves (Needham, Mass.) picked up assists on Birchwell's goal. Shelby Hogan picked up her fourth shutout of the season. The Friars improved to 3-0 at home after the win over the Bears on Thursday night.
McNulty, who was named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week, led the Friars on Sunday (Sept. 9) in their 3-1 win over Harvard. The Friars gave up a goal to Leah Mohammadi in the 29th minute, giving the Crimson a 1-0 lead heading into halftime despite being outshot by the Friars, 5-3. Olivia Lucia opened up the scoring in the second half, notching her first career goal in the 54th minute. McNulty added the game-winning goal in the 76th minute and just five minutes later, the insurance goal. Alessandra Arace (Pittsfield, Mass.) picked up two assists on the afternoon, while Casey Estey assisted on the Friars third goal. Hogan finished the afternoon with seven saves.
The Friars wrapped up their non-conference slate at home this season posting a 5-0-0 record, after defeating Drexel (Sept. 13) in overtime, 2-1. This marks the second game in a row they overcame a 1-0 deficit and also marked back-to-back games for McNulty scoring two goals. McNulty is now tied for the BIG EAST lead with six goals on the season. Providence held a 14-9 advantage in shots and just needed one shot from McNulty in the first overtime session to take the win. Hogan finished the afternoon with five saves and one goal against.
Duke Nike Classic
The Friars came away from the Duke Nike Classic with a strong showing in Durham, N.C. Providence fell short of an upset dropping game one to No. 3 North Carolina, 1-0. Hogan tallied a season-high seven saves and only gave up a single goal to one of the most efficient offenses in the country. The game-winning goal came in the 40th minute off a shot from Alessia Russo five yards outside the 18-yard box. The ball rebounded off Hogan and was finished by Julia Ashley.
Their final game in the tournament against No. 12 Duke was another battle. The Blue Devils gained a 2-0 advantage in a 15 minute span in the first half. The Friars battled back with a late goal in the 76th minute by Estey, but Providence could not convert their lone scoring opportunity for the remainder of the game off a corner kick in the 83rd minute. Hogan had another impressive game, holding No. 12 Duke to just two goals with three saves.
Duserick and Hogan were named to 2018 Duke Nike Classic All-Tournament Team. Hannah McNulty's assist and Estey's goal have tied them for the team lead in points (four).
Friars' Hot Start
Providence started the season 3-0 for the first time since the 2015 season, outshooting their opponents 41-17 over the course of the three games. Hogan recorded three-consecutive shutouts for the third time in her career, giving her 10 career shutouts as a sophomore. The Friars' three wins came over Holy Cross (2-0), Fairleigh Dickinson (1-0) and Hartford (2-0). Five different players have scored a goal for the Friars. All-BIG EAST First Team member in 2017 and Preseason All-BIG EAST member, Katie Day, led the back line for the Friars, who did not give up a goal in 310 minutes to start the season.
Birchwell Starts Strong
Amber Birchwell picked up three points for the Friars in her season debut against Hartford (Aug. 23). Birchwell tallied a goal and an assist, as she proved to be Providence's main offensive threat. Her success led her to be named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (8/27).
Up Next
The Friars will host Xavier for their BIG EAST home opener on Sept. 27 at 7:00 p.m. The match will be played on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium.
2018 Providence College Award Winners
Katie Day
Shelby Hogan
Hailee Duserick
Hannah McNulty
Amber Birchwell
Follow the team on Twitter: @PC_WomensSoccer
To watch games on the BIG EAST Digital Network (BEDN) via FOX Sports Go. Download the FOX Sports Go app on your mobile device or tablet to watch the game, or tune in via the internet on your desktop/laptop computer by navigating to http://www.FOXSportsGo.com. The app is not available internationally, but the game may be watched via the internet.
-GO FRIARS-
Series History vs. Villanova
Last Meeting: Providence – 1, Villanova – 0 (2017)
All-Time Series: 12-12-2
Current Streak: The Friars have won the last five matchups, two of those wins coming in overtime.
Scouting the Wildcats
Villanova enters Saturday's game with a 6-3-0 overall record, most recently defeating Siena in their last non-conference matchup, 2-1 in overtime. The Wildcats are currently 3-1 in home matches and 3-2 on the road this season. Freshman Chloe O'Neill and Sophomore Bri Austin are tied for the team lead in points (9). Austin has four goals and one assist while O'Neill has tallied three goals and three assists. Redshirt senior Rebecca Gartner and freshman Hensley Hancuff have split time in net to open the season. Gartner holds a 3-1 record and 1.13 goals against average, while Hancuff is currently 3-2 on the season with a 0.90 goals against average.
Arkansas Draw to Wrap Up Non-Conference Play
Providence finished non-conference play at 6-2-1 after picking up a 1-1 draw against Arkansas on Sunday, Sept. 16. Sophomore Shelby Hogan (Franklin, Mass.) tallied her career-high in saves (14) in the Friars' draw. The Razorbacks took the lead in the 79th minute with a deflected ball that Stefani Doyle slipped by Hogan. Providence responded quickly as Amber Birchwell (Mastic, N.Y.) finished a right footed shot from the penalty mark in the 84th minute. Elayna Grillakis (Lowell, Mass.) and Casey Estey (Kensington, N.H.) assisted on the play. Hogan extended the game in the first overtime period (98') with a full-extension dive to save a shot heading to the upper right 90. Arkansas outshot Providence 5-2 in the overtime periods but neither team could finish, ending the game 1-1.
Home Stretch
Providence began its three-game homestand with a 2-0 win over Brown on Sept. 6. The Friars held a 13-0 advantage in shots at the end of the first half. Amber Birchwell and Hannah McNulty (Warwick, R.I.) scored their second goals of the season, while Hailee Duserick (Canton, Mass.) and Kayla Steeves (Needham, Mass.) picked up assists on Birchwell's goal. Shelby Hogan picked up her fourth shutout of the season. The Friars improved to 3-0 at home after the win over the Bears on Thursday night.
McNulty, who was named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week, led the Friars on Sunday (Sept. 9) in their 3-1 win over Harvard. The Friars gave up a goal to Leah Mohammadi in the 29th minute, giving the Crimson a 1-0 lead heading into halftime despite being outshot by the Friars, 5-3. Olivia Lucia opened up the scoring in the second half, notching her first career goal in the 54th minute. McNulty added the game-winning goal in the 76th minute and just five minutes later, the insurance goal. Alessandra Arace (Pittsfield, Mass.) picked up two assists on the afternoon, while Casey Estey assisted on the Friars third goal. Hogan finished the afternoon with seven saves.
The Friars wrapped up their non-conference slate at home this season posting a 5-0-0 record, after defeating Drexel (Sept. 13) in overtime, 2-1. This marks the second game in a row they overcame a 1-0 deficit and also marked back-to-back games for McNulty scoring two goals. McNulty is now tied for the BIG EAST lead with six goals on the season. Providence held a 14-9 advantage in shots and just needed one shot from McNulty in the first overtime session to take the win. Hogan finished the afternoon with five saves and one goal against.
Duke Nike Classic
The Friars came away from the Duke Nike Classic with a strong showing in Durham, N.C. Providence fell short of an upset dropping game one to No. 3 North Carolina, 1-0. Hogan tallied a season-high seven saves and only gave up a single goal to one of the most efficient offenses in the country. The game-winning goal came in the 40th minute off a shot from Alessia Russo five yards outside the 18-yard box. The ball rebounded off Hogan and was finished by Julia Ashley.
Their final game in the tournament against No. 12 Duke was another battle. The Blue Devils gained a 2-0 advantage in a 15 minute span in the first half. The Friars battled back with a late goal in the 76th minute by Estey, but Providence could not convert their lone scoring opportunity for the remainder of the game off a corner kick in the 83rd minute. Hogan had another impressive game, holding No. 12 Duke to just two goals with three saves.
Duserick and Hogan were named to 2018 Duke Nike Classic All-Tournament Team. Hannah McNulty's assist and Estey's goal have tied them for the team lead in points (four).
Friars' Hot Start
Providence started the season 3-0 for the first time since the 2015 season, outshooting their opponents 41-17 over the course of the three games. Hogan recorded three-consecutive shutouts for the third time in her career, giving her 10 career shutouts as a sophomore. The Friars' three wins came over Holy Cross (2-0), Fairleigh Dickinson (1-0) and Hartford (2-0). Five different players have scored a goal for the Friars. All-BIG EAST First Team member in 2017 and Preseason All-BIG EAST member, Katie Day, led the back line for the Friars, who did not give up a goal in 310 minutes to start the season.
Birchwell Starts Strong
Amber Birchwell picked up three points for the Friars in her season debut against Hartford (Aug. 23). Birchwell tallied a goal and an assist, as she proved to be Providence's main offensive threat. Her success led her to be named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (8/27).
Up Next
The Friars will host Xavier for their BIG EAST home opener on Sept. 27 at 7:00 p.m. The match will be played on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium.
2018 Providence College Award Winners
Katie Day
- Preseason All-BIG EAST Team
- BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week: 8/20
Shelby Hogan
- BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week: 8/27
- BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll: 8/20, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17
- 2018 Duke Nike Classic All-Tournament Team
Hailee Duserick
- 2018 Duke Nike Classic All-Tournament Team
Hannah McNulty
- BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week: 8/20, 9/10
- BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll: 9/17
Amber Birchwell
- BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll: 8/27
Follow the team on Twitter: @PC_WomensSoccer
To watch games on the BIG EAST Digital Network (BEDN) via FOX Sports Go. Download the FOX Sports Go app on your mobile device or tablet to watch the game, or tune in via the internet on your desktop/laptop computer by navigating to http://www.FOXSportsGo.com. The app is not available internationally, but the game may be watched via the internet.
-GO FRIARS-
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