Completed Event: Men's Soccer at Rutgers on August 21, 2025 , Loss , 0, to, 1
Men's Soccer
at Rutgers
Final
0
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1
Providence College Athletics
Saturday, October 21
Indianapolis, Ind.
7:00 PM
Providence College
7-4-3, 4-1-2
3
at
0
Butler University
2-7-5, 1-3-3
1
2
F
Providence
0
3
3
Butler
0
0
0
Men’s Soccer Defeats Butler, 3-0
10/21/2023 10:25:00 PM | Men's Soccer
With the win, the Friars have qualified for the BIG EAST Tournament.
NDIANAPOLIS, Ind.- Providence College defeated Butler University, 3-0, on Oct. 21 in BIG EAST men's soccer action in Indianapolis, Ind. Bruno Rosa (Cascais, Portugal) tallied two goals on the night. Brendan McSorley (Randolph, N.J.) recorded a goal and an assist.
RECORDS
Providence (7-4-3, 4-1-2 BIG EAST)
Butler (2-7-5, 1-3-3 BIG EAST)
SCORE
Providence 3 | Butler 0
VENUE
Sellick Bowl | Indianapolis, Ind.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
• The two teams played to a scoreless draw in the first half. The Friars outshot Butler, 6-4. McSorley (Randolph, N.J.) led Providence with two shots.
• The Friars picked up the pace in the second half, outshooting Butler, 14-3, in the final 45 minutes and, 20-7, on the night.
• In the 65th minute, McSorley opened the scoring following his two-touch finish to the near post. Gevork Diarbian (Cranston, R.I.) assisted.
• In the 72nd minute, Diego Batista (Barcelos, Portugal) and McSorely found a through-ball to Rosa for a goal.
• Five minutes later, Rosa scored his second goal of the night. Afonso Serrano (Evora, Portugal) and Batista were awarded the assists.
• Providence College improved its unbeaten streak to six, which is currently the best in the BIG EAST.
• Goalkeeper Lukas Burns (Cinnaminson, N.J.) registered his sixth shutout of the season.
• With 14 points in conference play, the Friars have clinched a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament.
HOW THEY SCORED
(1-0)-Providence – 65:10/2nd- McSorley scored a two-touch finish to the near post.
(2-0)-Providence -72:30/2nd – Rosa's shot outside of the box found the back of the net.
(3-0)-Providence- 77:38/2nd – Batista sent a through-ball to Rosa who turned and finished.
GOALKEEPERS
Providence- Lukas Burns- 2 saves, 0 goals allowed
Butler -Caleb Norris- 6 saves, 3 goals allowed
STAT COMPARISON
Providence
Shots: 20
Shots on Goal: 9
Corner Kicks: 7
Fouls: 15
Saves: 2
Butler
Shots: 7
Shots on Goal: 2
Corner Kicks: 3
Fouls: 11
Saves: 6
WHAT'S NEXT
The Friars will play their final regular season match at Seton Hall on Oct. 28. Kickoff is slated for 2:00 p.m.
For more updates on the PC men's soccer program, follow the team on Twitter @PCFriarsMsoccer and Instagram @PCmsoccer
-GO FRIARS!-
Team Stats
PC
Butler
Goals
3
0
Shots
20
7
Shots on Goal
9
2
Saves
2
6
Corners
7
3
Fouls
15
13
Scoring Plays
Brendan McSorley (9)
Assisted By: Gevork Diarbian
GOAL by PC McSorley, Brendan Assist by Diarbian, Gevork.
65:10
Bruno Rosa (3)
Assisted By: Diego Batista , Brendan McSorley
GOAL by PC Rosa, Bruno Assist by Batista, Diego and McSorley, Brendan.
72:30
Bruno Rosa (3)
Assisted By: Afonso Serrano , Diego Batista
GOAL by PC Rosa, Bruno Assist by Serrano, Afonso and Batista, Diego.
77:38
Game Leaders
Players
fwd
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
6
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
2
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
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