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Providence College Athletics
Sunday, September 24
Providence, R.I.
1:00 PM
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Field Hockey Blanks Merrimack, 5-0
9/24/2023 5:32:00 PM | Field Hockey
Five different Friars found the back of the cage in the victory.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College field hockey team defeated Merrimack, 5-0, on Sunday, Sept. 24. The team improved to 5-4 overall, including a 5-1 mark at home on Lennon Family Field. The Warriors dropped to 0-8 on the year.
1ST QUARTER:
• The Friars scored two goals inside the first 10 minutes of play to take a 2-0 lead.
• Macie Pennisi struck first at the 4:43 mark as she gathered an initial feed from Celia Preveza. Preveza was credited with the assist.
• Bridget Everett followed with her first career goal at 9:47. She picked up a loose ball in front of the cage and lifted it passed the goalkeeper.
• The Friars scored on both of their shot attempts in the quarter. Merrimack took one shot and led 2-0 in offensive corners.
2ND QUARTER:
• Providence extended its lead to 3-0 as Hannah McKenney registered her first career goal as a Friar. She was the beneficiary of a loose ball at the right post.
• The Friars outshot the Warriors 5-2 in the second quarter and both teams were awarded one penalty corner each.
3RD QUARTER:
• The Friars tacked on two more goals in the third for a 5-0 advantage on the scoreboard.
• Preveza scored her third goal of the season at the 35:11 mark. Pennisi drove the baseline and sent a nice feed to the middle of the circle, which Preveza one-timed into the back of the cage.
• The final goal of the afternoon was scored by Ally DeCoste. Martina sent a crossing pass through the circle and DeCoste's diving effort at the left resulted in her second goal of the season.
• Providence outshot Merrimack 8-0 in the quarter and held a 1-0 edge in corners.
4TH QUARTER:
• The fourth quarter was scoreless as Providence held on for the 5-0 victory.
• Providence goalkeeper Zoe Onken relieved Asia Porter with 7:53 remaining in the game and made the first two saves of her collegiate caeer.
• Merrimack held the advantage in corners during the final quarter (2-0), while Providence led in shots (3-2).
HIGHLIGHTS:
NOTES:
• The Friars scored five goals in a game for the third time this season.
• For the game, Providence led in shots (18-5) and shots on goal (13-2). Merrimack held a 5-2 advantage in penalty corners.
• The Friars recorded their fourth shutout of the season.
• Providence improved to 5-4 overall on the season, including a 5-1 mark at home on Lennon Family Field.
• Providence has won five of its last seven games.
WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars will host Old Dominion in BIG EAST play on Friday, Sept. 29. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. on Lennon Family Field.
• The College's annual Homecoming Weekend is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 1. For more details and a list of events: https://homecoming.providence.edu
- GO FRIARS! -
1ST QUARTER:
• The Friars scored two goals inside the first 10 minutes of play to take a 2-0 lead.
• Macie Pennisi struck first at the 4:43 mark as she gathered an initial feed from Celia Preveza. Preveza was credited with the assist.
• Bridget Everett followed with her first career goal at 9:47. She picked up a loose ball in front of the cage and lifted it passed the goalkeeper.
• The Friars scored on both of their shot attempts in the quarter. Merrimack took one shot and led 2-0 in offensive corners.
2ND QUARTER:
• Providence extended its lead to 3-0 as Hannah McKenney registered her first career goal as a Friar. She was the beneficiary of a loose ball at the right post.
• The Friars outshot the Warriors 5-2 in the second quarter and both teams were awarded one penalty corner each.
3RD QUARTER:
• The Friars tacked on two more goals in the third for a 5-0 advantage on the scoreboard.
• Preveza scored her third goal of the season at the 35:11 mark. Pennisi drove the baseline and sent a nice feed to the middle of the circle, which Preveza one-timed into the back of the cage.
• The final goal of the afternoon was scored by Ally DeCoste. Martina sent a crossing pass through the circle and DeCoste's diving effort at the left resulted in her second goal of the season.
• Providence outshot Merrimack 8-0 in the quarter and held a 1-0 edge in corners.
4TH QUARTER:
• The fourth quarter was scoreless as Providence held on for the 5-0 victory.
• Providence goalkeeper Zoe Onken relieved Asia Porter with 7:53 remaining in the game and made the first two saves of her collegiate caeer.
• Merrimack held the advantage in corners during the final quarter (2-0), while Providence led in shots (3-2).
HIGHLIGHTS:
NOTES:
• The Friars scored five goals in a game for the third time this season.
• For the game, Providence led in shots (18-5) and shots on goal (13-2). Merrimack held a 5-2 advantage in penalty corners.
• The Friars recorded their fourth shutout of the season.
• Providence improved to 5-4 overall on the season, including a 5-1 mark at home on Lennon Family Field.
• Providence has won five of its last seven games.
WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars will host Old Dominion in BIG EAST play on Friday, Sept. 29. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. on Lennon Family Field.
• The College's annual Homecoming Weekend is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 1. For more details and a list of events: https://homecoming.providence.edu
- GO FRIARS! -
Team Stats
MCFH2023
PC
Goals
0
5
Shots
5
18
Shots on Goal
2
13
Saves
8
2
Corners
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
PENNISI, Macie (2)
Assisted By: PREVEZA, Celia
gathered loose ball in front after initi
4:43
EVERETT, Bridget (1)
picked up ball infront of cage; lifted b
9:47
MCKENNEY, Hannah (1)
Assisted By: CARROZZA, Bella
knocked loose ball in at right post
20:35
PREVEZA, Celia (3)
Assisted By: PENNISI, Macie
pass to middle from baseline; one-timed
35:11
DECOSTE, Ally (2)
Assisted By: MARTINA, Bo
diving effort at the left post
41:01
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
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