Providence College Athletics

Sunday, October 27
Providence, R.I.
1:00 p.m.

Providence College

8-7-2, 3-4-1

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vs
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Villanova

8-6-3, 4-3-1

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2
F
Villanova
1
0
1
Providence
0
0
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Senior Day

Women’s Soccer Edged By Villanova, 1-0

10/27/2019 4:05:00 PM | Women's Soccer

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College women's soccer team fell to the Villanova University Wildcats, 1-0, on Sunday, Oct. 27 on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium. The Wildcats' game-winner came in the 22nd minute of the first half.
 
SCORE
Providence 0 | Villanova 1
 
RECORDS
Providence: 8-7-2 (3-4-1 BIG EAST) | Villanova: 8-6-3 (4-3-1 BIG EAST)
 
VENUE
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I.
 
GAME FLOW & NOTES
- Villanova took an early lead in the 22nd minute of play on Brice McInroy's eighth goal of the season. Chloe O'Neill played a through ball behind the back line on the edge of the 18-yard box, McInroy played the ball under Hogan for the lone goal of the match.
-Providence trailed 6-4 in shots after the opening 45 minutes.
- Hannah McNulty (Warwick, R.I.) nearly tied the game at one goal apiece twice in the second half. Her first opportunity came in the 56th minute. She headed a lofted ball in the box off the right woodwork.
- McNulty found the back of the net on a set piece in the 60th minute but she was deemed offsides. Angie Suaza (Nashua, N.H.) played the free kick from the corner of the 18-yard box before McNulty headed it in.
- The Friars outshot the Wildcats, 10-0, in the second half and 14-6 in the game.
- Shelby Hogan (Franklin, Mass.) made one save in the contest compared to Rebecca Gartner's four.
- Providence is now 8-7-2 on the season with a 3-4-1 BIG EAST record.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
1-0 – (Villanova) – 21:29/1st – Brice McInroy (O'Neill) – Left-footed shot poked underneath Hogan.

GOALKEEPERS
Providence: Shelby Hogan, 8-7-2: 1 saves, 1 goal against
Villanova: Rebecca Gartner, 8-6-3: 4 save, 0 goals against

STAT COMPARISON
Providence
Shots: 14
Shots On Goal: 4
Corner Kicks: 1
Fouls: 6
Saves: 1
 
Villanova
Shots: 6
Shots On Goal: 2
Corner Kicks: 1
Fouls: 8
Saves: 4
 
UP NEXT
The Friars will travel to South Orange, N.J. to take on Seton Hall for the team's final game of the regular season on Thursday, Oct. 31. The game will be broadcast on the BIG EAST Digital Network.

Follow the Providence College women's soccer team on Twitter @PC_WomensSoccer
 
-GO FRIARS!-
 

Team Stats

VU
PC
Goals
1
0
Shots
6
14
Shots on Goal
2
4
Saves
4
1
Corners
1
1
Fouls
8
6
Scoring Plays
Logo

McInroy, Brice (8)

Assisted By: O'Neill, Chloe

GOAL by VU McInroy, Brice (FIRST GOAL), Assist by O'Neill, Chloe, goal number 8 for season.

21:29

Game Leaders

Shots
5
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0

Players Mentioned

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