Completed Event: Field Hockey at American on September 27, 2026 , Win , 2, to, 1
Field Hockey
at American
Final
2
-
1
Providence College Athletics
Friday, October 16
Providence, R.I.
2:00 PM
Providence College
(9-5, 2-2)
1
vs
3
Liberty
(10-4, 3-1)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Providence | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Field Hockey Falls To No. 14 Liberty, 3-1
10/16/2026 4:06:00 PM | Field Hockey
Carly van Benten netted her team-best ninth goal of the season.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College field hockey team was defeated 3-1 by No. 14 Liberty in BIG EAST play on Friday, Oct. 16 in Providence, R.I. The Friars dipped to 9-5 overall (2-2 BIG EAST), while the Flames improved to 10-4 (3-1 BIG EAST).
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GAME FLOW / NOTES:
• After a scoreless first quarter, the Flames got on the board with a penalty corner in the second frame at the 27:15 mark. Julieta Tornati scored the goal and was assisted by Morena Giacosa and Kyleigh Faust.
• The Friars tied the game, 1-1, at 31:43 as senior Carly van Benten scored her team-best ninth goal of the season on a deflection. She was assisted by senior Lily Procaccianti.
• The Flames tallied a pair of goals to close out the third quarter and claim a 3-1 lead.
• Clarisa Iudicello struck first at 37:40 as she redirected a feed from Paris-Gail Isaacs.
• Pia Iapichino added the Flames' third goal at 41:21 off a feed from Josefina Tomasi.
• In the fourth quarter, the Friars threatened with six penalty corner opportunities but were unable to score.
• Liberty finished the game with a 14-10 edge in shots, including an 8-5 advantage in shots on goal.
• The Friars led in corners, 7-6.
• Ava Porter recorded five saves in goal for the Friars, while her counterpart from Liberty, Diane Saint Martin, made four stops.
• Van Benten has scored in six of the last seven games for the Friars.
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WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars will return to action on Friday, Oct. 23 against BIG EAST foe Villanova at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. The match will be played at 2:00 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+.
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GAME FLOW / NOTES:
• After a scoreless first quarter, the Flames got on the board with a penalty corner in the second frame at the 27:15 mark. Julieta Tornati scored the goal and was assisted by Morena Giacosa and Kyleigh Faust.
• The Friars tied the game, 1-1, at 31:43 as senior Carly van Benten scored her team-best ninth goal of the season on a deflection. She was assisted by senior Lily Procaccianti.
• The Flames tallied a pair of goals to close out the third quarter and claim a 3-1 lead.
• Clarisa Iudicello struck first at 37:40 as she redirected a feed from Paris-Gail Isaacs.
• Pia Iapichino added the Flames' third goal at 41:21 off a feed from Josefina Tomasi.
• In the fourth quarter, the Friars threatened with six penalty corner opportunities but were unable to score.
• Liberty finished the game with a 14-10 edge in shots, including an 8-5 advantage in shots on goal.
• The Friars led in corners, 7-6.
• Ava Porter recorded five saves in goal for the Friars, while her counterpart from Liberty, Diane Saint Martin, made four stops.
• Van Benten has scored in six of the last seven games for the Friars.
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WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars will return to action on Friday, Oct. 23 against BIG EAST foe Villanova at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. The match will be played at 2:00 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
LIBERTY
PROVIDEN
Goals
3
1
Shots
14
10
Shots on Goal
8
5
Saves
4
5
Corners
6
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Julieta Tornati (7)
Assisted By: Morena Giacosa , Kyleigh Faust
GOAL by Liberty Julieta Tornati (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Morena Giacosa and Kyleigh Faust, goal number 7 for season.
27:15
Carly van Benten (9)
Assisted By: Lily Procaccianti
GOAL by Providence Carly van Benten, Assist by Lily Procaccianti, goal number 9 for season.
31:43
Clarisa Iudicello (10)
Assisted By: Paris-Gail Isaacs
GOAL by Liberty Clarisa Iudicello, Assist by Paris-Gail Isaacs, goal number 10 for season.
37:40
Pia Iapichino (6)
Assisted By: Josefina Tomasi
GOAL by Liberty Pia Iapichino, Assist by Josefina Tomasi, goal number 6 for season.
41:21
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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