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Providence College Athletics
Sunday, September 14
Providence, R.I.
12:00 PM
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Field Hockey Defeated In Overtime By New Hampshire, 4-3
9/14/2025 2:10:00 PM | Field Hockey
Carly van Benten, Bo Martina and Florencia Talarico each scored one goal for the Friars.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College field hockey team was defeated, 4-3, in overtime by New Hampshire on Sunday, Sept. 14 at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. It marked the Friars' first loss of the season as the team moved to 4-1 on the season. New Hampshire evened its record at 2-2.
GAME FLOW:
• The Friars jumped on the board just 1:11 into the game as Carly van Benten one-timed a feed from Ari Ftorek at the left post.
• Providence maintained its 1-0 lead at the conclusion of the of the first quarter.
• UNH tied the game, 1-1, at the 17:14 mark in the second quarter as Tasmin Cookman sent a crossing pass into the circle from the right baseline. Kathelijne Knuttel redirected the pass into the cage at the left post.
• Bo Martina put Providence ahead, 2-1, at the 24:26 mark. She carried the ball roughly 30-yards into the top of the circle and ripped a back-handed shot by the UNH goalkeeper.
• UNH tied the game, 2-2, just moments later on a penalty corner. Marlijn Swaan scored on a direct shot, assisted by Addison MacNeil and Cookman. The goal came at 25:53.
• The game remained tied, 2-2, at halftime.
• At the half, Providence led in shots (6-5) and each team earned three corners.
• UNH took its first lead of the game (3-2) at 41:48. It was another direct shot from Swaan, assisted by MacNeil and Cookman.
• The Wildcats carried their one-goal lead into the final frame.
• The Friars answered on a penalty corner play at the 48:47 mark (3-3). After an initial deflection in the circle, Van Benten found Florencia Talarico at the left post for the game-tying goal.
• Regulation ended in 3-3 tie and the two teams went to overtime.
• UNH scored the game-winner 52-seconds into overtime as Nicole Poulakis created a turnover and found Knuttel alone in the circle. Knuttel wrapped the ball around the Friars' goalkeeper Ava Porter for the win.
NOTES:
• New Hampshire finished the match with a 16-14 advantage in shots and a 9-8 edge in penalty corners.
• Porter finished the game with eight saves in goal for Providence, while UNH's Abby Johnson collected six saves.
• The Friars lost for the first time this season and moved to 4-1 on the year, including a 1-1 mark in overtime games.
• Martina leads the Friars with four goals overall.
• Van Benten leads the team in scoring this season after her three-point performance against UNH (1 goal / 1 assist). She owns 10 points on two goals and a team-best six assists.
• Talarico picked up her first goal of the season
WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars will continue their seven-game home stand on Friday, Sept. 19 as they open BIG EAST Conference action against Old Dominion. The match is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Lennon Family Field 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 Friars jumped on the board just 1:11 into the game as Carly van Benten one-timed a feed from Ari Ftorek at the left post.
• Providence maintained its 1-0 lead at the conclusion of the of the first quarter.
• UNH tied the game, 1-1, at the 17:14 mark in the second quarter as Tasmin Cookman sent a crossing pass into the circle from the right baseline. Kathelijne Knuttel redirected the pass into the cage at the left post.
• Bo Martina put Providence ahead, 2-1, at the 24:26 mark. She carried the ball roughly 30-yards into the top of the circle and ripped a back-handed shot by the UNH goalkeeper.
• UNH tied the game, 2-2, just moments later on a penalty corner. Marlijn Swaan scored on a direct shot, assisted by Addison MacNeil and Cookman. The goal came at 25:53.
• The game remained tied, 2-2, at halftime.
• At the half, Providence led in shots (6-5) and each team earned three corners.
• UNH took its first lead of the game (3-2) at 41:48. It was another direct shot from Swaan, assisted by MacNeil and Cookman.
• The Wildcats carried their one-goal lead into the final frame.
• The Friars answered on a penalty corner play at the 48:47 mark (3-3). After an initial deflection in the circle, Van Benten found Florencia Talarico at the left post for the game-tying goal.
• Regulation ended in 3-3 tie and the two teams went to overtime.
• UNH scored the game-winner 52-seconds into overtime as Nicole Poulakis created a turnover and found Knuttel alone in the circle. Knuttel wrapped the ball around the Friars' goalkeeper Ava Porter for the win.
NOTES:
• New Hampshire finished the match with a 16-14 advantage in shots and a 9-8 edge in penalty corners.
• Porter finished the game with eight saves in goal for Providence, while UNH's Abby Johnson collected six saves.
• The Friars lost for the first time this season and moved to 4-1 on the year, including a 1-1 mark in overtime games.
• Martina leads the Friars with four goals overall.
• Van Benten leads the team in scoring this season after her three-point performance against UNH (1 goal / 1 assist). She owns 10 points on two goals and a team-best six assists.
• Talarico picked up her first goal of the season
WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars will continue their seven-game home stand on Friday, Sept. 19 as they open BIG EAST Conference action against Old Dominion. The match is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Lennon Family Field 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
NEW HAMP
PROV
Goals
4
3
Shots
16
14
Shots on Goal
12
9
Saves
6
8
Corners
9
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Carly van Benten (2)
Assisted By: Ari Ftorek
GOAL by Providence Carly van Benten (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Ari Ftorek, goal number 2 for season.
1:11
Kathelijne Knuttel
Assisted By: Tasmin Cookman
GOAL by New Hampshire Kathelijne Knuttel, Assist by Tasmin Cookman
17:14
Bo Martina (4)
GOAL by Providence Bo Martina, goal number 4 for season.
24:26
Marlijn Swaan
Assisted By: Addison MacNeil , Tasmin Cookman
GOAL by New Hampshire Marlijn Swaan, Assist by Addison MacNeil and Tasmin Cookman
25:53
Marlijn Swaan
Assisted By: Addison MacNeil , Tasmin Cookman
GOAL by New Hampshire Marlijn Swaan, Assist by Addison MacNeil and Tasmin Cookman
41:48
Florencia Talarico (1)
Assisted By: Carly van Benten
GOAL by Providence Florencia Talarico, Assist by Carly van Benten, goal number 1 for season.
48:47
Kathelijne Knuttel
Assisted By: Nicole Poulakis
GOAL by New Hampshire Kathelijne Knuttel, Assist by Nicole Poulakis
60:52
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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