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Providence College Athletics
Sunday, October 4
Providence, R.I.
12:00 PM
Providence College
vs
UMass Lowell
Friars Defeat UMass Lowell In Overtime, 1-0
10/4/2026 2:20:00 PM | Field Hockey
Carly Van benten netted the game-winning goal 2:40 into OT.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College field hockey team defeated UMass Lowell, 1-0, in overtime on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. Senior Carly van Benten scored the game winner just 2:40 into the extra session. The Friars improved to 9-3 on the season, while UMass Lowell dipped to 6-5.
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GAME FLOW:
• The two teams played 60 minutes of scoreless hockey before heading to overtime.
• During regulation, Providence held a 9-5 edge in shots, including a 5-2 advantage in shots on goal.
• The Friars also held a 7-4 margin in penalty corners.
• Providence applied heavy offensive pressure in the fourth quarter, out-shooting UMass Lowell, 5-0.
• In the overtime, senior Carly van Benten scored the game-winning goal just 2:40 into the action to give the Friars a 1-0 victory.
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NOTES:
• Van Benten has scored in five-consecutive games, including three game-winning goals.
• Ariana Ftorek was credited with the assist on the game winner, which marked her second assist of the weekend.
• Sophomore Ava Porter earned the shutout for Providence in the cage with two saves.
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WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars will return to action on Sunday, Oct. 11 against Holy Cross. The game will be played at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. and is scheduled to begin at Noon. A live stream will be available on ESPN+.
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GAME FLOW:
• The two teams played 60 minutes of scoreless hockey before heading to overtime.
• During regulation, Providence held a 9-5 edge in shots, including a 5-2 advantage in shots on goal.
• The Friars also held a 7-4 margin in penalty corners.
• Providence applied heavy offensive pressure in the fourth quarter, out-shooting UMass Lowell, 5-0.
• In the overtime, senior Carly van Benten scored the game-winning goal just 2:40 into the action to give the Friars a 1-0 victory.
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NOTES:
• Van Benten has scored in five-consecutive games, including three game-winning goals.
• Ariana Ftorek was credited with the assist on the game winner, which marked her second assist of the weekend.
• Sophomore Ava Porter earned the shutout for Providence in the cage with two saves.
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WHAT'S NEXT:
• The Friars will return to action on Sunday, Oct. 11 against Holy Cross. The game will be played at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. and is scheduled to begin at Noon. A live stream will be available on ESPN+.
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Players Mentioned
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