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Providence College Athletics
Friday, September 28
Providence, R.I.
6:00 P.M.
Providence College
(6-5 (2-1BIG EAST))
1
vs
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Villanova
(4-6 (1-2BIG EAST))
1
2
OT 2
F
Villanova
0
0
0
0
Providence
0
0
1
1
Team Stats
VU
PC
Goals
0
1
Shots
4
12
Shots on Goal
2
6
Saves
5
2
Corners
2
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
MENDEZ, Izzy (5)
Assisted By: PARKER, Allyson
deflection at right post
72:19
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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Photo by: DSPics.com
Friars Defeat Villanova In Overtime, 1-0
9/28/2018 8:14:00 PM | Field Hockey
Izzy Mendez netted the game-winning goal 2:19 into extra time.
PROVIDENCE R.I. - The Providence College field hockey team earned its third-straight victory it defeated Villanova, 1-0, in overtime. Junior forward Izzy Mendez (Cedar Grove, N.J.) tallied the game-winning goal just 2:19 into extra time off a feed from fellow junior Allyson Parker (Orange, Mass.). It marked the Friars' second-straight overtime victory, having defeated BIG EAST foe Temple, 3-2, in double-overtime on Sept. 21. Providence improved to 6-5 overall and 2-1 in the BIG EAST. Villanova dropped to 4-6 overall (1-2 BIG EAST).
SCORE
Providence - 1 | Villanova - 0 (OT)
RECORDS
Providence – 6-5 (2-1 BIG EAST) | Villanova - 4-6 (1-2 BIG EAST)
VENUE
Lennon Family Field | Providence, R.I.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS & NOTES
- The two teams were deadlocked in a scoreless draw after 70 minutes of regulation.
- The Friars outshot the Wildcats, 11-4, in regulation and held a 9-2 edge in penalty corners.
- Junior Izzy Mendez (Cedar Grove, N.J.) scored the game-winning goal 2:19 into overtime to give Providence the 1-0 win.
- Junior Allyson Parker (Orange, Mass.) carried the ball into the left side of the circle, eluding a Wildcat defender. She sent a pass to the right post, where Mendez dove to deflect the ball into the cage.
- It marked Mendez's fifth goal of the second and second game-winning goal.
- Senior Lydia Rice (Carle Place, N.Y.) recorded her third shut-out victory of the season, and first career shutout against a BIG EAST opponent with two saves.
- During regulation, the Friars rang the post on two occasions. Parker hit the post in the first half at 26:07, and junior Mary O'Reilly (Longmeadow, Mass.) hit the post in the second half at 62:22.
- The Friars have won three-straight games, including each of the last two in overtime.
- Providence started the season with an 0-3 record, but have earned victories in six of its last eight games.
SCORING SUMMARY
72:19 - PC: Izzy Mendez (Allyson Parker) - diving deflection at the right post
PROVIDENCE STATISTICS
Shots: 12
Shots on Goal: 5
Penalty Corners: 9
VILLANOVA STATISTICS
Shots: 4
Shots on Goal: 2
Penalty Corners: 2
GOALKEEPING STATISTICS
Providence: Lydia Rice - 70 minutes; 2 saves, 0 goals against
Villanova: Erika Miller - 70 minutes; 4 saves, 1 goals against
LOOKING AHEAD
The Friars return to action on Sunday, Sept. 30 against UMass. The game will be played at 1:00 p.m. in Amherst, Mass.
- GO FRIARS! -
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