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Lily Procaccianti Nets Game Winner In Closing Seconds To Give Friars 2-1 Victory At Holy Cross
9/5/2025 8:33:00 PM | Field Hockey
Friars move to 2-0 on the season and will host Merrimack in home opener on Sunday, Sept. 7 at Noon.
WORCESTER, MASS. – The Providence College field hockey team defeated Holy Cross, 2-1, on Friday, Sept. 5 in Worcester, Mass. It looked as though the Friars were headed to overtime for the second-straight game, but junior forward Lily Procaccianti (Cranston, R.I.) scored the game-winning goal with five seconds left in regulation to lift Providence to victory. The Friars improved to 2-0 on the young season, while Holy Cross dipped to 1-2.
GAME FLOW:
• The game was scoreless at halftime, 0-0.
• Through the opening two quarters, Providence led in shots (12-2), shots on goal (5-2) and penalty corners (5-1).
• Freshman goalkeeper Ava Porter (Somerset, Mass.) recorded two saves for the Friars in the first half, while Mia McCloskey registered four shots for Holy Cross.
• Early offensive pressure by Holy Cross yielded a 1-0 lead at the 34:57 mark. Maguire Sturgis was credited with the goal on a penalty corner, assisted by Julia Carrozza.
• The Friars were awarded a penalty stroke at 43:54. Senior Caroline Krebs (Louisville, Ky.) converted the attempt to tie the game, 1-1.
• Procaccianti tallied the game winning goal as she launched a backhanded shot at the doorstep of the goal. She was assisted by Carly van Benten (Ashburn, Va.).
• Porter finished the game with four saves to earn the victory in goal, while Mia McCloskey registered nine saves for Holy Cross.
NOTES:
• Procaccianti scored her first goal of the season and fifth of her career. It marked her first game-winning goal as a Friar.
• Krebs scored her first goal of the season and second of her career. Both of her goals as a Friar have come off penalty stroke opportunities.
• Van Benten has tallied at least one point in each of the Friars two games to start the season. She recorded her first multi-assist game (two) in the season opener at Boston University on Aug. 29. She recorded her team-best third assist of the season against Holy Cross (Sept. 5).
• Porter improved to 2-0 for the Friars in goal. Through the first two games, she has posted a 1.29 goals against average and a 0.833 save percentage.
• The last time Providence started the season 2-0 dates back to 2021. That year, the Friars opened with wins over Bryant and Boston University.
• Providence finished the game with the advantage in shots (21-6), shots on goal (21-14) and penalty corners (8-3).
WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars' begin a seven-game home stand on Sunday, Sept. 7 when the team hosts Merrimack in their home opener at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. Game time is set for Noon and the match will be streamed on Friars Live. Friars Live is available internationally and links are available on Friars.com via the field hockey schedule..
• Direct link to 2025 Providence College Field Hockey Schedule: CLICK HERE
FOLLOW THE FRIARS:
• For more on Providence College field hockey, follow the Friars on social media via Instagram and X (@PCFieldHockey).
- GO FRIARS! -
Here's a look at Lily Procaccianti's game winner at Holy Cross 🤌 pic.twitter.com/QXC6cRasyk
— Providence Field Hockey (@PCFieldHockey) September 6, 2025
GAME FLOW:
• The game was scoreless at halftime, 0-0.
• Through the opening two quarters, Providence led in shots (12-2), shots on goal (5-2) and penalty corners (5-1).
• Freshman goalkeeper Ava Porter (Somerset, Mass.) recorded two saves for the Friars in the first half, while Mia McCloskey registered four shots for Holy Cross.
• Early offensive pressure by Holy Cross yielded a 1-0 lead at the 34:57 mark. Maguire Sturgis was credited with the goal on a penalty corner, assisted by Julia Carrozza.
• The Friars were awarded a penalty stroke at 43:54. Senior Caroline Krebs (Louisville, Ky.) converted the attempt to tie the game, 1-1.
• Procaccianti tallied the game winning goal as she launched a backhanded shot at the doorstep of the goal. She was assisted by Carly van Benten (Ashburn, Va.).
• Porter finished the game with four saves to earn the victory in goal, while Mia McCloskey registered nine saves for Holy Cross.
NOTES:
• Procaccianti scored her first goal of the season and fifth of her career. It marked her first game-winning goal as a Friar.
• Krebs scored her first goal of the season and second of her career. Both of her goals as a Friar have come off penalty stroke opportunities.
• Van Benten has tallied at least one point in each of the Friars two games to start the season. She recorded her first multi-assist game (two) in the season opener at Boston University on Aug. 29. She recorded her team-best third assist of the season against Holy Cross (Sept. 5).
• Porter improved to 2-0 for the Friars in goal. Through the first two games, she has posted a 1.29 goals against average and a 0.833 save percentage.
• The last time Providence started the season 2-0 dates back to 2021. That year, the Friars opened with wins over Bryant and Boston University.
• Providence finished the game with the advantage in shots (21-6), shots on goal (21-14) and penalty corners (8-3).
WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars' begin a seven-game home stand on Sunday, Sept. 7 when the team hosts Merrimack in their home opener at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. Game time is set for Noon and the match will be streamed on Friars Live. Friars Live is available internationally and links are available on Friars.com via the field hockey schedule..
• Direct link to 2025 Providence College Field Hockey Schedule: CLICK HERE
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
PC
HC
Goals
2
1
Shots
21
6
Shots on Goal
14
5
Saves
4
9
Corners
8
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Maguire Sturgis
Assisted By: Saskia Williams
GOAL by Holy Cross Maguire Sturgis (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Saskia Williams
34:57
Caroline Krebs
Providence Caroline Krebs PENALTY KICK GOAL, goal number 0 for season.
43:54
Lily Procaccianti (1)
Assisted By: Carly van Benten
GOAL by Providence Lily Procaccianti, Assist by Carly van Benten, goal number 1 for season.
59:55
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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