Providence College Athletics

2018 Field Hockey Roster

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Class of 2020 Seniors and Graduate students of the Field Hockey team pose for a photo in Alumni Hall.
Field Hockey forward Izzy Mendez carries the ball upfield while a Louisville defender trails behind her during their matchup at Lennon Family Field.
Photo by: Stew Milne
Field Hockey forward Izzy Mendez takes possession of the ball as she advances upfield during a game at Lennon Family Field.
Photo by: DSPics.com
Field Hockey forward Izzy Mendez advances down the field while a Bryant player defends her during their matchup at Lennon Family Field.
Photo by: DSPics.com
Field Hockey forward Izzy Mendez is pictured dribbling the ball upfield while a Boston College player defends from the side during their matchup at Lennon Family Field.
Field Hockey forward Izzy Mendez is pictured running during a game at Lennon Family Field.
Photo by: DSPics.com
Field Hockey forward Izzy Mendez is pictured running during a game at Lennon Family Field.
Photo by: DSPics.com
Field Hockey forward Izzy Mendez is pictured passing the ball in front of the circle while surrounded by two Bryant defenders during their matchup at Lennon Family Field.
Field Hockey forward Izzy Mendez runs up the field with possession of the ball during a game at Lennon Family Field.
Photo by: Stew Milne
Field Hockey forward Izzy Mendez dribbles upfield as a Maine defender attempts to steal the ball at Lennon Family Field.
Photo by: Stew Milne
Field Hockey forward Izzy Mendez dribbles up field while a Columbia defender jabs at the ball during their matchup at Lennon Family Field.
Field Hockey forward Izzy Mendez takes the ball up field while being trailed by a Maine defender at Lennon Family Field.
Field Hockey forward Izzy Mendez winds up to send the ball across the turf during a game verses Bryant.
Izzy Mendez
Jersey Number 4

Izzy Mendez

  • Class:
    Junior
  • High School:
    Montclair Kimberley Academy
  • Hometown:
    Cedar Grove, N.J.

As a Senior: Started all 19 games... Led Providence in points (20) and goals (nine) and contributed two assists... Each of her offensive totals marked career highs... First Friar to record 20 points in a single season since 2016 (Adrienne Houle '17 scored 21)... Scored two game-winning goals vs. Bryant (Sept. 6) and Temple (Sept. 27)... Finished tied for fourth in the BIG EAST in goals (nine) and eighth in goals per game (0.47) ... Two-time BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll selection (Sept. 23, Sept. 30)... All-BIG EAST Second Team and NFHCA Division I All-Northeast Region Second-Team honoree... Named to NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad and BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

As a Junior: Started all 19 games... Finished second on the team in scoring with a career-high 15 points... Ranked first on the team in goals (seven) and added one assist... Second among her teammates with three game-winning goals... Friars posted a 6-1 record when she scored a goal... Tallied the game-winning goal in overtime to help Friars defeat BIG EAST foe Villanova, 1-0, on Sept. 28... Named to BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (Oct. 1)... All-BIG EAST Second-Team selection... BIG EAST All-Academic Team selection.

As a Sophomore: Played 19 games and appeared in the starting line-up seven times... Finished third on the team in scoring with 11 points on five goals and one assist... Scored her first collegiate goal in a 4-2 victory over BIG EAST foe Temple (Sept. 15)... Posted the first multi-point game of her career in a 5-2 win over UC Davis (Sept. 17) with one goal and one assist... Her assist vs. UC Davis marked the first of her career... Led the Friars with three game-winning goals in games vs. Temple (4-2) on Sept. 15, Quinnipiac (2-1) on Oct. 6 and Dartmouth (3-1) on Oct. 15... Scored a career-best four points in the Friars' win over Dartmouth with two goals, marking the first multi-goal game of her career... Earned the program's "Mountain Climber" Award... Named to BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 18)... NFHCA Division I All-Academic Squad and BIG EAST All-Academic Team honoree.

As a Freshman: Appeared in 10 games and made one appearance in the starting line-up in a 3-1 win over Vermont (Sept. 2)... Also competed on the Friars' softball team in the spring.

In High School: Attended Montclair Kimberley Academy, and will compete as a member of the field hockey and softball teams at Providence College... Recorded 138 points during her career on 49 goals and 40 assists... Tabbed First-Team All-Super Essex Conference, First-Team All-Essex/Union Conference, First-Team All-Prep B and First-Team All-State (non-public)... Selected to play in NJFHCA Senior All-Star Game.

Personal: Born October 8, 1997... Daughter of Rebecca and Max Mendez... Has one sister, Daniella... Biology major.

MENDEZ'S CAREER HONORS
All-BIG EAST Second Team • 2018, 2019
NFHCA Division I All-Northeast Region Second Team • 2019
NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad • 2017, 2019
BIG EAST All-Academic Team • 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Mountain Climber Award • 2017

Providence vs. Merrimack
Sunday, September 07
Field Hockey vs. Boston College
Wednesday, April 14
Field Hockey vs. Northeastern
Thursday, April 01
Field Hockey vs. Quinnipiac
Sunday, March 21