Women’s Soccer Falls To Connecticut, 2-1

Team	1	2	Final F
Providence	1	0	1
UConn	1	1	2

Providence

UConn

STORRS, Conn. - The Providence College women's soccer team was defeated by Connecticut, 2-1, as the Friars suffered their first BIG EAST loss of the season in Storrs, Conn. on Saturday, Oct. 3. Providence is now 0-1-1 in conference play and moved to 2-2-7 overall, while Connecticut earned its first BIG EAST win to improve to 1-0-1 and 3-2-5 overall.

RECORDS

Providence (2-2-7)

Connecticut (3-2-5)

SCORE

Providence 1 | Connecticut 2

VENUE

Joe Morrone Stadium | Storrs, Conn.

GAME FLOW & NOTES

Connecticut came out hot as they scored and went up, 1-0, in the third minute (2:31) of the match. Tianna Righetti battled through defenders to tap the ball in the bottom left corner for the Husky goal.
Goalkeeper Caitlin Daley (Norwich, Conn.) made two impressive diving saves in the first 18 minutes to keep the Friars within one goal.
Junior defender Stephanie Schoeley (Thedford, Ontario) tied it up for the Friars, 1-1, during the 29^th minute (28:03) in her first goal this season. Providence was given a corner kick where the ball fumbled around the center and Schoeley tapped it into the goal.
The Huskies outshot the Friars, 6-5, after the first half.
Daley opened the second half with two more diving saves as the goalkeeper led the Friar defense.
This game marked goalkeeper Daley's first career start for the Friars and the first game a goalkeeper has played the full 90 minutes this season.
Connecticut took back the lead in the 67^th minute (66:43) as Chloe Shimkin shot was sent into the bottom right of the goal. The Husky goal was assisted by Anaya Johnson.
Anya Montano received a yellow card on Connecticut in the 78^th minute (77:49).
Connecticut outshot Providence 15-9.

SCORING SUMMARY

(1-0) Connecticut (02:31) / Tiana Righetti scored for Connecticut. It was unassisted.

(1-1) Providence (28:03) / Stephanie Schoeley scored for Providence. It was unassisted.

(2-1) Connecticut (66:43) / Chloe Shimkin scored for Connecticut. It was assisted by Anaya Johnson.

GOALKEEPERS

Connecticut– Ava Yamas– 6 saves, 1 goal allowed

Providence – Caitlin Daley – 8 saves, 2 goals allowed

STAT COMPARISON

Providence

Shots: 9

Shots on Goal: 7

Corner Kicks: 4

Fouls: 3

Saves: 8

Connecticut

Shots: 15

Shots on Goal: 10

Corner Kicks: 6

Fouls: 5

Saves: 5

UP NEXT

The Friars will return to Providence, R.I. for their BIG EAST home opener against Georgetown (3-4-3) on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The game will be streamed on ESPN+. The Friars are 3-18-6 all-time against the Hoyas.

-GO FRIARS!-

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Players Mentioned

Caitlin Daley

Stephanie Schoeley

Courtnee Pickles

Carolyn Hinkle

Signe Tingager

Kenzie Ellis

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