Milwaukee, Wis.- The Providence College women's soccer team was defeated by Marquette University, 2-1, on Thursday, October 24 on Valley Fields in Milwaukee, Wis. Providence fell to 6-9-1 overall and 3-5-0 in BIG EAST play. Marquette improved to 5-10-3 overall, and 2-5-1 in the BIG EAST.
SCORE
Providence 1 | Marquette 2
RECORDS
Providence 6-9-1 (3-5-0 BIG EAST) | Xavier 5-10-3 (2-5-1 BIG EAST)
VENUE
Valley Fields / Milwaukee, Wis
GAME FLOW AND NOTES
- Josie Bieda scored for Marquette to give the Golden Eagles the lead in the first half. Her goal was assisted by Tess O'Connell.
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Gillian Kenney (Hanover, Mass.) drew a foul inside the box to give the Friars a penalty kick.
Ella McBride (Peterborough, Canada) beat the keeper left to tie the game for the Friars in the second half (62nd minute). This marks McBride's second career goal versus Marquette.
- Tess O'Connell scored a header from inside the box to regain the lead for Marquette late in the second half (67:47). Her goal was assisted by Maggie Starker and Alexa Maletis.
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Kayla Briggs (Toronto, Canada) recorded a game-high seven shots with one shot on goal. Her lone shot on goal was reviewed and eventually ruled no goal.
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Corinne Dente (Samford, Conn.) and
Ella McBride both recorded a game-high two shots on goal for the Friars.
SCORING SUMMARY
(1-0) Marquette 32:50 / Josie Bieda scored for Marquette. Her goal was assisted by Tess O'Connell.
(1-1) Providence 62:50 /
Ella McBride scored a penalty kick.
(2-1) Marquette 67:47 / Tess O'Connell scored a header from inside the box. Her goal was assisted by Maggie Starker and Alexa Maletis.
GOALKEEPERS
Providence –
Emma Bodmer – 45:00 minutes, 1 save, 1 goal allowed
Providence –
Ellie Thallman – 45:00 minutes, 2 saves, 1 goal allowed
Marquette – Charlotte Huggard – 90:00 minutes, 6 save, 1 goal allowed
Stat Comparison
Providence
Shots: 15
Shots on Goal: 7
Corner Kicks: 1
Fouls: 7
Saves: 3
Marquette
Shots: 8
Shots on Goal: 5
Corner Kicks: 3
Fouls: 11
Saves: 6
UP NEXT
The Friars return to action when they host Villanova University on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1:00 p.m. on Senior Day. The match will be played at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium. The Wildcats currently hold a 5-16-5 overall record and are 2-2-4 in the BIG EAST. The match will be streamed on the BIG EAST Digital Network on FloSports.