Providence College Athletics

Saturday, October 18
Providence, R.I.
6:00 PM

Providence College

4-6-3, 1-4-2

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Xavier

12-2-2, 7-0-1

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Xavier
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Providence
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Ella McBride dribbles the ball upfield on September, 11, 2025; Providence, Rhode Island; during a non conference matchup between Cornell and Providence College. The Friars and Big Red played to a 1-1 tie. Photo by Brian Foley for Foley Photography
Photo by: Foley Photography

Providence College Women’s Soccer Defeated By No. 20 Xavier, 2-0

10/18/2025 8:28:00 PM | Women's Soccer

The Friars will return to action against Marquette on Oct. 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Providence, R.I.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College women's soccer team was defeated by the No. 20 Xavier (12-2-2, 7-0-1 BIG EAST), 2-0, on Oct. 18 in Providence, R.I. The Friars fell to a 4-6-3 overall and (1-4-2 BIG EAST). The Friars will return to action when they host Marquette on Oct. 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Providence, R.I.

RECORDS
Providence (4-6-3, 1-4-2 BIG EAST)
Xavier (12-2-2, 7-0-1 BIG EAST)

SCORE
Providence 0 | Xavier 2

VENUE
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I.

GAME FLOW & NOTES
• With under three minutes to go in the first half (42:38), Presley Pennekamp scored a right-footed strike from inside the box and gave Xavier a 1-0 lead.
• Xavier controlled the game's possession early, earning 10 corner kicks in the first half.
• In the 56th minute (65:01), Samantha Erbach scored from the left side of the box and extended Xavier's lead to 2-0. Erbach's goal was assisted on a well-placed cross from Pennekamp.
• Xavier outshot Providence, 20-2, in the match and held a 12-1 advantage in corner kicks..
 
SCORING SUMMARY  
(1-0) Xavier 42:37 / Presley Pennekamp scored for Xavier.   
(2-0) Xavier 65:01 / Samantha Erbach scored for Xavier. Her goal was assisted by Presley Pennekamp.
GOALKEEPERS
Providence – Ellie Thallman – 4 saves, 2 goals allowed – 90 minutes
Xavier – Maria Galley – 1 save, 0 goals allowed – 90 minutes
 
STAT COMPARISON
Providence
Shots: 2
Shots on Goal: 1
Corner Kicks: 1
Fouls: 10
Saves: 4

Xavier
Shots: 20
Shots on Goal: 6
Corner Kicks: 12
Fouls: 7
Saves: 1

UP NEXT
The Friars will host Marquette (6-4-4, 2-1-3 BIG EAST) on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Providence, R.I. The game will kick off at 6:00 p.m. on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium. Providence holds a 5-13-3 all-time record against the Golden Eagles. In the last meeting between the two teams, Providence was defeated by Marquette, 2-1, on Oct. 24, 2024 in Providence, R.I.
 
For more information on the Providence College women's soccer team, follow @PC_WomensSoccer on X and Instagram.
 
-GO FRIARS!-

Next Event

Marquette

Oct 22 (Wed)

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Team Stats

XAVU
PROV
Goals
2
0
Shots
20
2
Shots on Goal
6
1
Saves
1
4
Corners
12
1
Fouls
7
10
Scoring Plays
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Presley Pennekamp (1)

GOAL by XAVU Pennekamp, Presley.

42:38

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Samantha Erbach (12)

Assisted By: Presley Pennekamp

GOAL by XAVU Erbach, Samantha Assist by Pennekamp, Presley.

65:01

Game Leaders

Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0

Players Mentioned

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