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Providence College Athletics
Friday, September 12
Providence, R.I.
3:00 PM
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Field Hockey Scores Four Second-Half Goals To Defeat Bryant, 4-0
9/12/2025 5:09:00 PM | Field Hockey
Freshman Ari Ftorek netted two goals as the Friars improved to 4-0.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College field hockey team scored four second-half goals to defeat Bryant, 4-0, on Sept. 12 at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. Providence improved to 4-0 on the season, while the Bulldogs dropped to 2-3.
GAME FLOW:
• The two teams were tied, 0-0, at halftime after two scoreless quarters.
• Providence led in shots (4-3) and shots on goal (3-2), while Bryant recorded the lone penalty corner of the first half.
• The Friars got two goals in a span of 53-seconds in the third quarter to gain a 2-0 lead.
• Bo Martina struck first at 35:09 off a feed from Macie Pennisi.
• Ari Ftorek followed with her second goal of the season at 36:02 as she collected a long transition pass from Martu Torre Festa.
• Providence got two more goals in the fourth to seal the game.
• Ftorek notched her second of the day at the 48:46 mark. Florencia Talarico sent a pass toward goal that was deflected by Lily Procaccianti and then by Ftorek to score the goal. Procaccianti was credited with the assist.
• Lilia Payne added an insurance goal at 56:25, marking her second of the season. She redirected a feed from Carly van Benten.
NOTES:
• Freshman goalkeeper Ava Porter recorded her first career shutout and moved to 4-0 on the season. She recorded three saves against Bryant.
• Ftorek recorded the first multi-goal game of her career and ranks second on the team in scoring with six points on three goals.
• Van Benten and Lily Procaccianti are tied for the team lead in scoring with seven points each. Van Benten owns one goal and a team-best five assists. Procaccianti has three goals and one assist.
• Martina, Ftorek and Procaccianti are tied for the team lead in goals with three each.
• Providence is off to its best start since 2006 when the team rattled off seven-straight wins to begin the year (7-0).
WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars will continue their seven-game home stand on Sunday, Sept. 14 as they welcome New Hampshire to Lennon Family Field. The match is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. and will be streamed on Friars Live.
FOLLOW THE FRIARS:
• For more on Providence College field hockey, follow the Friars on social media via Instagram and X (@PCFieldHockey).
- GO FRIARS! -
GAME FLOW:
• The two teams were tied, 0-0, at halftime after two scoreless quarters.
• Providence led in shots (4-3) and shots on goal (3-2), while Bryant recorded the lone penalty corner of the first half.
• The Friars got two goals in a span of 53-seconds in the third quarter to gain a 2-0 lead.
• Bo Martina struck first at 35:09 off a feed from Macie Pennisi.
• Ari Ftorek followed with her second goal of the season at 36:02 as she collected a long transition pass from Martu Torre Festa.
• Providence got two more goals in the fourth to seal the game.
• Ftorek notched her second of the day at the 48:46 mark. Florencia Talarico sent a pass toward goal that was deflected by Lily Procaccianti and then by Ftorek to score the goal. Procaccianti was credited with the assist.
• Lilia Payne added an insurance goal at 56:25, marking her second of the season. She redirected a feed from Carly van Benten.
NOTES:
• Freshman goalkeeper Ava Porter recorded her first career shutout and moved to 4-0 on the season. She recorded three saves against Bryant.
• Ftorek recorded the first multi-goal game of her career and ranks second on the team in scoring with six points on three goals.
• Van Benten and Lily Procaccianti are tied for the team lead in scoring with seven points each. Van Benten owns one goal and a team-best five assists. Procaccianti has three goals and one assist.
• Martina, Ftorek and Procaccianti are tied for the team lead in goals with three each.
• Providence is off to its best start since 2006 when the team rattled off seven-straight wins to begin the year (7-0).
WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars will continue their seven-game home stand on Sunday, Sept. 14 as they welcome New Hampshire to Lennon Family Field. The match is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. and will be streamed on Friars Live.
FOLLOW THE FRIARS:
• For more on Providence College field hockey, follow the Friars on social media via Instagram and X (@PCFieldHockey).
- GO FRIARS! -
Team Stats
BRYANT
PROV
Goals
0
4
Shots
6
17
Shots on Goal
3
11
Saves
7
3
Corners
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Bo Martina (3)
Assisted By: Macie Pennisi
GOAL by Providence Bo Martina (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Macie Pennisi, goal number 3 for season.
35:09
Ari Ftorek (2)
Assisted By: Martu Torre Festa
GOAL by Providence Ari Ftorek, Assist by Martu Torre Festa, goal number 2 for season.
36:02
Ari Ftorek (3)
Assisted By: Lily Procaccianti
GOAL by Providence Ari Ftorek, Assist by Lily Procaccianti, goal number 3 for season.
48:46
Lilia Payne (2)
Assisted By: Carly van Benten
GOAL by Providence Lilia Payne, Assist by Carly van Benten, goal number 2 for season.
56:25
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
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