BOSTON, Mass. - The Providence College women's soccer team defeated the Northeastern Huskies (0-2-1), 2-1, in a road matchup on Aug. 24 in Boston, Mass. The Friars improved to 2-0-0 overall. Freshman
Courtnee Pickles (Methuen, Mass.) scored the game-winning goal, marking her first career tally. Redshirt freshman
Amaya Coffie (Warwick, R.I.) recorded her first goal to help secure the win.
RECORDS
Providence (2-0-0)
Northeastern (0-2-1)
SCORE
Providence 2 | Northeastern 1
VENUE
Parsons Field | Boston, Mass.
GAME FLOW & NOTES
• Both teams were held scoreless in the first half. Northeastern outshot Providence, 5-4, in the opening 45 minutes.
• Bridget Gleason scored for Northeastern in the 49th minute (48:42) and gave the Huskies a 1-0 lead. Her goal was assisted by Lughano Nyondo.
• In the 61st minute (60:45),
Amaya Coffie (Warwick, R.I.) scored her first career goal with a shot inside the box, beating the keeper on the left side of the net. Her goal was assisted by
Emma Gregorski (South Glastonbury, Conn.), leveling the score at 1-1.
•
Courtnee Pickles (Methuen, Mass.) scored her first career goal in the 67th minute (66:48) to give the Friars a 2-1 lead.
Colleen Casey (Franklin, Mass.) deflected an errant goal kick forward to assist Pickles on a breakaway score.
• The Friars' defense limited the Huskies to only two shots on goal.
• Providence is now 5-3-1 all-time against Northeastern.
SCORING SUMMARY
(1-0) Northeastern 48:42 / Bridget Gleason scored for Northeastern. Her goal was assisted by Lughano Nyondo.
(1-1) Providence 60:45 /
Amaya Coffie for Providence. Her goal was assisted by
Emma Gregorski.
(2-1) Providence 66:48 /
Courtnee Pickles scored for the Friars. Her goal was assisted by
Colleen Casey.
GOALKEEPERS
Providence –
Ellie Thallman – 1 save, 1 goal allowed – 90 minutes
Northeastern – Eliza Teplow – 2 saves, 2 goals allowed – 90 minutes
STAT COMPARISON
Providence
Shots: 10
Shots on Goal: 4
Corner Kicks: 5
Fouls: 8
Saves: 1
Northeastern
Shots: 11
Shots on Goal: 2
Corner Kicks: 2
Fouls: 10
Saves: 2
UP NEXT
The Friars will head to Kingston, R.I., to take on the Rhode Island Rams (3-0-0) in a weekend matchup on Saturday, Aug. 30. The game will kick off at 7:00 p.m. and stream on ESPN+. Providence holds a 20-8-4 all-time advantage over the Rams. In the last meeting between the two teams, Providence defeated Rhode Island, 1-0, on Aug. 15 last season in Providence, R.I.
-GO FRIARS!-