Completed Event: Field Hockey at Georgetown on September 25, 2026 , Win , 1, to, 0
Field Hockey
at Georgetown
Final
1
-
0
Providence College Athletics
Sunday, October 11
Providence, R.I.
12:00 PM
Providence College
(9-4)
1
vs
2
Holy Cross
(7-4)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Providence | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Field Hockey Falls To Holy Cross In Non-Conference Action, 2-1
10/11/2026 1:46:00 PM | Field Hockey
Saar Koper scored the Friars' lone goal in the match.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College field hockey team fell to Holy Cross, 2-1, in its only game of the week on Oct. 11 in Providence, R.I. The Friars dipped to 9-4 on the season, while the Crusaders improved to 7-4 overall.
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GAME FLOW:
• The first quarter ended in a scoreless draw (0-0).Â
• Providence opened the scoring in the second quarter at 21:10 after converting its first penalty corner opportunity of the game. Saar Koper was credited with the goal off a feed from Johanna Mahner.
• Holy Cross tied the game, 1-1, at 27:24 as Martina Di Gregorio scored off a rebound.
• At halftime, Holy Cross led in shots (4-2), and the two teams were even in shots on goal (2-2) and attacking penalty corners (1-1).
• Marissa MacLean batted in a ball at the left post during a penalty corner attempt at 39:31. MacLean's goal gave Holy Cross a 2-1 lead and was assisted by Rachel Egan.
• Holy Cross maintained its one-goal lead heading into the fourth quarter.
• Providence pulled goalkeeper Ava Porter in favor of the extra attacker with 3:05 remaining in regulation.
• The Friars outshot the Crusaders 5-3 in the fourth quarter but were unable to score the equalizer.
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NOTES:
• Both teams finished the match with 10 shots and four penalty corners.Â
• The Friars held the advantage in shots on goal, 7-4.
• Koper recorded her third goal of the season.
• Mahner notched her team-best seventh assist of the season.
• Porter finished the game with two saves, while Holy Cross goalkeeper Mia McCloskey made six saves.
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WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars return to BIG EAST action on Friday, Oct. 16 against Liberty at 2:00 p.m. The match will be played at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. and will be streamed on ESPN+.
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- GO FRIARS! -
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GAME FLOW:
• The first quarter ended in a scoreless draw (0-0).Â
• Providence opened the scoring in the second quarter at 21:10 after converting its first penalty corner opportunity of the game. Saar Koper was credited with the goal off a feed from Johanna Mahner.
• Holy Cross tied the game, 1-1, at 27:24 as Martina Di Gregorio scored off a rebound.
• At halftime, Holy Cross led in shots (4-2), and the two teams were even in shots on goal (2-2) and attacking penalty corners (1-1).
• Marissa MacLean batted in a ball at the left post during a penalty corner attempt at 39:31. MacLean's goal gave Holy Cross a 2-1 lead and was assisted by Rachel Egan.
• Holy Cross maintained its one-goal lead heading into the fourth quarter.
• Providence pulled goalkeeper Ava Porter in favor of the extra attacker with 3:05 remaining in regulation.
• The Friars outshot the Crusaders 5-3 in the fourth quarter but were unable to score the equalizer.
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NOTES:
• Both teams finished the match with 10 shots and four penalty corners.Â
• The Friars held the advantage in shots on goal, 7-4.
• Koper recorded her third goal of the season.
• Mahner notched her team-best seventh assist of the season.
• Porter finished the game with two saves, while Holy Cross goalkeeper Mia McCloskey made six saves.
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WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars return to BIG EAST action on Friday, Oct. 16 against Liberty at 2:00 p.m. The match will be played at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. and will be streamed on ESPN+.
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- GO FRIARS! -
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
HOLY CRO
PROVIDEN
Goals
2
1
Shots
10
10
Shots on Goal
4
7
Saves
6
2
Corners
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Saar Koper (3)
Assisted By: Johanna Mahner
GOAL by Providence Saar Koper (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Johanna Mahner, goal number 3 for season.
21:10
Martina Di Gregorio (3)
GOAL by Holy Cross Martina Di Gregorio, goal number 3 for season.
27:24
Marissa MacLean (1)
Assisted By: Rachel Egan
GOAL by Holy Cross Marissa MacLean, Assist by Rachel Egan, goal number 1 for season.
39:21
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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