Completed Event: Field Hockey versus Hofstra on September 28, 2025 , Win , 3, to, 1
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Providence College Athletics
Friday, November 1
Providence, R.I.
3:00 PM
Providence College
(7-10 (3-4BIG EAST))
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Villanova
(10-7 (4-3BIG EAST))
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Villanova
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Providence
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Field Hockey Concludes Season With 3-2 Loss To Villanova In BIG EAST Action
11/1/2024 6:35:00 PM | Field Hockey
Bella DelNegro and Macie Pennisi each scored a goal in the match.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College field hockey team fell to Villanova, 3-2, in BIG EAST play on Friday, Nov. 1 at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. Both teams concluded their seasons, as No. 19 Liberty defeated Georgetown to secure the final spot in the four-team BIG EAST Field Hockey Championship. Providence finished the year 7-10 (3-4 BIG EAST), while the Wildcats posted a 10-7 mark (4-3 BIG EAST).
GAME FLOW:
• Bella DelNegro scored her second goal of the season to give the Friars a 1-0 lead just 2:33 into the match. Bo Martina was credited with the assist after feeding DelNegro the ball in the middle of the circle from just outside the 25.
• Villanova outshot the Friars 5-1 in the first quarter, including a 2-1 advantage in shots on goal. The Wildcats also held a 5-0 edge in offensive corners.
• Macie Pennisi gave the Friars a 2-0 lead with a direct shot on a penalty corner, assisted by Marley Mailloux and Martina.
• Villanova cut the deficit to one (2-1) just 1:34 into the third quarter as Sabine de Ruijter converted a drag flick goal during a penalty corner. She was assisted by Emma Schwarz and Raina Smolij.
• Roughly 10 minutes later (41:26), Villanova's Jane Bresnahan picked up a loose ball and fired a reverse stick shot to tie the game, 2-2.
• At 42:07, the Wildcats were awarded a penalty-stroke opportunity and De Ruijter put the ball in the upper left of the cage. The goal gave the Wildcats a 3-2 lead.
• Villanova took its one-goal advantage into the fourth quarter.
• The Wildcats held on for the 3-2 win after both teams were scoreless in the final 15 minutes.
• The Wildcats led in shots (12-10), shots on goal (6-5) and penalty corners (10-9) for the game.
NOTES / HIGHLIGHTS:
• Martina recorded her second multi-assist game of the season.
• Pennisi recorded her fifth goal of the season, while DelNegro
• Asia Porter completed the day with three saves, while her counterpart from Villanova, Maddi Sears, also stopped three shots.
- GO FRIARS! -
GAME FLOW:
• Bella DelNegro scored her second goal of the season to give the Friars a 1-0 lead just 2:33 into the match. Bo Martina was credited with the assist after feeding DelNegro the ball in the middle of the circle from just outside the 25.
• Villanova outshot the Friars 5-1 in the first quarter, including a 2-1 advantage in shots on goal. The Wildcats also held a 5-0 edge in offensive corners.
• Macie Pennisi gave the Friars a 2-0 lead with a direct shot on a penalty corner, assisted by Marley Mailloux and Martina.
• Villanova cut the deficit to one (2-1) just 1:34 into the third quarter as Sabine de Ruijter converted a drag flick goal during a penalty corner. She was assisted by Emma Schwarz and Raina Smolij.
• Roughly 10 minutes later (41:26), Villanova's Jane Bresnahan picked up a loose ball and fired a reverse stick shot to tie the game, 2-2.
• At 42:07, the Wildcats were awarded a penalty-stroke opportunity and De Ruijter put the ball in the upper left of the cage. The goal gave the Wildcats a 3-2 lead.
• Villanova took its one-goal advantage into the fourth quarter.
• The Wildcats held on for the 3-2 win after both teams were scoreless in the final 15 minutes.
• The Wildcats led in shots (12-10), shots on goal (6-5) and penalty corners (10-9) for the game.
NOTES / HIGHLIGHTS:
• Martina recorded her second multi-assist game of the season.
• Pennisi recorded her fifth goal of the season, while DelNegro
• Asia Porter completed the day with three saves, while her counterpart from Villanova, Maddi Sears, also stopped three shots.
- GO FRIARS! -
Team Stats
VU
PC
Goals
3
2
Shots
12
10
Shots on Goal
6
5
Saves
3
3
Corners
10
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
DELNEGRO, Bella (2)
Assisted By: MARTINA, Bo
pass into middle of circle; turn score b
2:33
PENNISI, Macie (5)
Assisted By: MAILLOUX, Marley , MARTINA, Bo
direct shot off corner
26:36
Sabine de Ruijter
Assisted By: Emma Schwarz , Raina Smolij
drag off corner
31:34
Jane Bresnahan
collected loose ball; reverse stick from
41:26
Sabine de Ruijter
VU Sabine de Ruijter PENALTY STROKE GOAL.
42:07
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
2
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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