Women's Soccer Defeated At Brown, 4-0

Providence, R.I. - The Providence College women's soccer team was defeated by Brown, 4-0, in a Crosstown Cup matchup in Providence, R.I. on Thursday, Sept. 17. This marks the Friars' first loss of the season as they move to 2-1-6 overall to close out their non-conference slate. Brown improves to 6-2-1 with the win.

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

SCORE
Providence 0 | Brown 4

VENUE
Stevenson-Pincince Field | Providence, R.I.

GAME FLOW & NOTES

Brown struck first in the 17^th minute (16:11) as Joy Okonye put the Bears up 1-0 off a free kick. It was shot outside the 18 and hit the top left corner into the back of the net.
The Bears doubled down five minutes later in the 22^nd minute (21:56) as a cross from Corine Gregory resulted in a goal from Maja Cenanovic to put the Bears up 2-0.
In the 32^nd minute (31:57) the Bears notched another goal to go up 3-0. Claire Silverman sent a pass in off a corner kick and Brooke Birtwistle headed the ball to the left side to score.
The Bears outshot the Friars 14-4 in the first half.
In the 84^th minute, Ella Weil scored for Brown to put the Bears up 4-0. The goal was assisted by Ayla Sahin on a cross for the Weil to tap into the net.
Brown outshot Providence 21-8 in total for the match.

SCORING SUMMARY
(1-0) Brown (16:11) / Joy Okonye scored for Brown off a free kick.
(2-0) Brown (21:56) / Maja Cenanovic scored for Brown. It was assisted by Corine Gregory.
(3-0) Brown (31:57) / Brooke Birtwistle scored for Brown. It was assisted by Claire Silverman.
(4-0) Brown (83:42) / Ella Weil scored for Brown. It was assisted by Ayla Sahin.

GOALKEEPERS
Brown– Addison Etter– 3 saves, 0 goals allowed
Providence – Ava Ripanti– 2 saves, 3 goals allowed, 45:00 minutes
Providence – Caitlin Daley – 3 saves, 1 goal allowed, 45:00 minutes

STAT COMPARISON
Providence
Shots: 8
Shots on Goal: 3
Corner Kicks: 3
Fouls: 4
Saves: 6

Brown
Shots: 21
Shots on Goal: 10
Corner Kicks: 10
Fouls: 9
Saves: 3

UP NEXT
The Friars will continue their road trip and kick off BIG EAST play against Creighton (3-3-1) on Saturday, Sept. 26. Kickoff will be at 1:00 p.m. and be streamed on ESPN+. The Friars are 6-5-1 all time against the Bluejays, after their last match-up where the Friars tied, 3-3, at home last season on Senior Night.

-GO FRIARS!-

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