Friars clinch a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament field.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College women's soccer team beat Seton Hall, 2-0, on Thursday, Oct. 28 on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium. Junior Angie Suaza (Nashua, N.H.) gave the Friars a 1-0 advantage, scoring off a penalty kick with 4:18 left in the first half. Sophomore Meg Hughes (Rochester, Mass.) added an insurance goal in the 58th minute. Sophomore goalkeeper Emma Bodmer (Monroe Township, N.J.) earned her sixth shutout of the season with one save. The Friars' victory sealed a spot in the upcoming BIG EAST Women's Soccer Tournament. A full tournament bracket will be released by the league office, following the conclusion of all remaining regular-season matches.
SCORE
Providence 2 | Seton Hall 0
RECORDS
Providence 10-5-3 (5-3-2 BIG EAST) | Seton Hall 6-12-0 (1-9-0 BIG EAST)
VENUE
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
-Suaza converted on a penalty kick giving the Friars a 1-0 advantage in the 42nd minute.
-The Friars did not allow Seton Hall to get a shot off in the first half.
-Providence possessed the ball in their offensive end for 61% of the first half, taking 21 shots.
-In the 58th minute, Hughes gave the Friars a 2-0 lead off a pass from freshman Gillian Kenney (Hanover, Mass.)
-The Friars ended the match out shooting the Pirates 30-5, including 15-1 shots on goal.
-Seton Hall goalkeeper Grace Gordon made 13 saves.
-Bodmer earned her sixth shutout this season with one save.
SCORING SUMMARY
1-0 – (Providence) – 40:42/1st – Angie Suaza – Suaza gave the Friars a 1-0 edge scoring on a penalty kick.
2-0 – (Providence) – 57:02/2nd – Meg Hughes – Hughes hit the back of the net scoring off her left foot from Kenney.
GOALKEEPERS
Providence: Emma Bodmer, 1save, 0 goals against
Seton Hall: Grace Gordon, 13 saves, 2 goals against
STAT COMPARISON Providence:
Shots: 30
Shots on Goal: 15
Corner Kicks: 5
Fouls: 8
Saves: 1