PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College women's soccer team defeated Marquette, 1-0, On Thursday, October 12 in Providence, R.I. The Friars remain undefeated in BIG EAST play with a 3-0-3 record.
SCORE
Providence 1 | Marquette 0
RECORDS
Providence 8-2-3 (3-0-3) | Marquette 5-7-3 (2-3-1)
VENUE
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I.
GAME FLOW AND NOTES
- The game was scoreless through the first half.
- The Friars outshot the Golden Eagles, 8-3, in the first half.
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Kayla Briggs (Toronto, Canada) scored in the 81
st minute of the game to give Providence the 1-0 lead. Her goal was assisted by
Colleen Casey (Franklin, Mass) and
Maria Paveglio (Lake Orion, Mich.).
- Briggs' goal was her second of the season and first of her career in BIG EAST play. Tonight's game versus Marquette marked her first on-field action since Sept. 7 versus Rutgers, having missed the Friars' last six games.
- Providence outshot Marquette, 15-6, including an 8-3 edge in shots on goal.
SCORING SUMMARY
(1-0) - Providence 81:46 / 2
nd - Briggs kicked the ball into the bottom left side of the net off a feed from Casey.
GOALKEEPERS
Providence -
Emma Bodmer: 2 saves, 0 goals allowed
Providence -
Katherine McElroy: 1 save, 0 goals allowed
Golden Eagles - Mikki Easter: 7 saves, 1 goal allowed
STAT COMPARISON
Providence:
Shots: 15
Shots on Goal: 8
Corner Kicks: 6
Fouls: 4
Saves: 3
Marquette:
Shots: 6
Shots on Goal: 3
Corner Kicks: 2
Fouls: 10
Saves: 7
UP NEXT
The Friars play No. 22 Georgetown on Sunday, October 15 in Washington, D.C. at 1:00 p.m.
For more information on the Providence College women's soccer team, follow @PC_Womenssoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
-GO FRIARS!-