PC Beats URI to Open Women’s Soccer Season

The Providence College women’s soccer team shut out the University of Rhode Island Rams, 1-0, in its season opener on Thursday, August 15 on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I. The Friars are now 1-0 in regular season play.

SCORE

Providence 1 | URI 0

RECORDS

Providence 1-0-0 | URI 0-1-0

VENUE

Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I.

GAME FLOW AND NOTES

– Kacey Lawrence (Monroe, Conn.) scored her first goal of the season to give the Friars a 1-0 lead. Her goal was assisted by Gillian Kenny (Hanover, Mass.) and Kayla Briggs (Toronto, Ontario). This marks Lawrence’s first goal as a Friar.

– The Friars remain unbeaten (6-0-1) in their last seven season openers dating back to 2018.

– Ellie Thallman made her first appearance in net for the Friars, playing the final 45 minutes with Emma Bodmer earning the start.

– Lawrence, Ella McBride (Peterborough, Ont.) and Victoria Bunz (Middleton, Wis.) each landed a shot on target for the Friars.

SCORING SUMMARY

(1-0) – Providence 19:49 / 1st – Kacey Lawrence scored from inside the box and found the back of the net.

GOALKEEPERS

Providence – Emma Bodmer – 0 saves, 0 goals allowed

Providence – Ellie Thallman – 0 saves, 0 goals allowed

Rhode Island – Abigail McCarthy – 2 saves, 1 goal allowed

Stat Comparison

Providence

Shots: 8

Shots on Goal: 3

Corner Kicks: 5

Fouls: 5

Saves: 0

Rhode Island

Shots: 4

Shots on Goal: 0

Corner Kicks: 1

Fouls: 4

Saves: 2

UP NEXT

The Friars will continue non-conference play when they host the Holy Cross Crusaders (0-1-0) on Thursday, Aug. 22. The match will be played on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I. Kick-off is set for 4:00 p.m.

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