Providence College Women’s Soccer Defeated By Brown

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College women's soccer team was defeated by the Brown, 4-0, on Sept. 17 at Anderson in Providence, R.I. The Friars moved to 3-2-1 overall on the season, while Brown improved its record to 6-1-2. The Friars will return to action on Wednesday, Sept. 24 when they travel to St. John's to kick off BIG EAST play. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.

RECORDS
Providence (3-2-1)
Brown (6-1-2)

SCORE
Providence 0 | Brown 4

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

GAME FLOW & NOTES
• Brown struck first in the 33rd minute (32:57) when Joy Okonye scored a bar-down goal that beat the keeper in the top right corner. The goal gave the Bears a 1-0 lead and was assisted by Rylee Keeley.
• Brown controlled possession in the first half and outshot the Friars, 9-3.
• In the 59th minute (58:04), Naya Cardoza scored a header on a corner kick from Brooke Birtwistle and gave the Bears a 2-0 lead. Birtwistle was credited with the assist.
• Brown added a third goal in the 72nd minute of action (71:16) and pushed its lead to 3-0. Ayla Sahin scored from inside the box and was assisted by Okonye.
• Angelina Vargas scored in the 87th minute (86:32) and gave Brown a 4-0 lead. Her goal was assisted by Ella Weil.
• Brown outshot Providence 18-5.

SCORING SUMMARY
(1-0) Brown 32:57 / Joy Okonye scored for Brown. Her goal was assisted by Rylee Keeley.
(2-0) Brown 58:04 / Naya Cardoza scored for Brown. Her goal was assisted by Brooke Birtwistle.
(3-0) Brown 71:16 / Ayla Sahin scored for Brown. Her goal was assisted by Joy Okonye.
(4-0) Brown 86:32 / Angelina Vargas scored for Brown. Her goal was assisted by Ella Weil.

GOALKEEPERS
Providence – Ellie Thallman – 4 saves, 4 goals allowed – 90 minutes
Brown – Gurleen Toor – 0 saves, 0 goals allowed – 72 minutes
Brown – Bella Schopp– 1 save, 0 goals allowed – 18 minutes

STAT COMPARISON
Providence
Shots: 5
Shots on Goal: 2
Corner Kicks: 0
Fouls: 1
Saves: 4

Cornell
Shots: 18
Shots on Goal: 8
Corner Kicks: 5
Fouls: 8
Saves: 1

UP NEXT
The Friars will travel to St. John's (2-3-2) on Wednesday, Sept. 24, in Queens, N.Y. The game marks the BIG EAST opener for both programs and will kick off at 7:00 p.m. Providence holds a 19-18-6 advantage all-time against the Red Storm. In the last meeting between the two teams, Providence defeated St. John's, 1-0, on Sept. 26, 2024 in Providence, R.I.

-GO FRIARS!-

Providence College Women’s Soccer Defeated By Brown

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Players Mentioned

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