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The Providence College Women’s Soccer team is struggling this season with a record of 4-6-3 overall and 1-4-2 in conference play. Recent matches against No. 20 Xavier University and Georgetown University have highlighted their challenges. Xavier defeated Providence with strong performances, while Georgetown dominated their previous match. The team is looking to improve as they prepare for an upcoming match against Marquette, which is crucial for their conference standings.
Providence, R.I. – The Providence College Women’s Soccer team continues to face significant challenges in their season, currently holding a record of 4-6-3 overall and 1-4-2 in conference play. The team recently squared off against two formidable opponents: the No. 20 Xavier University and the highly-ranked Georgetown University.
This past Saturday, October 18, the Friars hosted the Xavier Musketeers, who boast an impressive record of 12-2-2 overall and 7-0-1 in conference play. In the match, both teams displayed intense competitive spirit. The first goal came from Xavier’s Presley Pennekamp at 42:38, putting the Musketeers ahead just before halftime. Shortly after the break, Samantha Erbach added to the lead at 65:01, with Pennekamp assisting on that goal.
Providence will be looking to regain their footing as they prepare to play against Marquette on October 22 at 6:00 PM in Providence, R.I. This upcoming match will be crucial for the Friars as they seek to improve their conference standing.
Prior to facing Xavier, the Friars went up against Georgetown on October 15, when they faced a tough opponent that currently holds a record of 11-2-2 overall and 7-0-0 in conference play. During this challenging match, Georgetown’s Maja Lardner scored the first goal at 10:30, followed by an assist to Lizzie Heller at 21:57 for their second goal. With Georgetown in control, Shay Montgomery scored a penalty kick at 51:20, further extending their lead. Lardner found the net again at 73:11 with an assist from Montgomery, sealing the score in favor of Georgetown. Henley Tippins capped off the tilt with a goal at 81:04, assisted by Caroline Spengler and Abigail Droner.
Throughout the season, Providence has struggled against higher-ranked teams, which has resulted in a challenging overall performance. The current record stands in stark contrast to the strength of their opponents, leading to an underwhelming conference performance. These recent matches have highlighted the difficulties Providence has been facing, as they try to turn their season around with upcoming matches against formidable adversaries.
As the Friars enter this crucial segment of their season, the focus will be on improving their performance and competing with some of the best teams in the conference. With a rigorous schedule ahead, every match is vital for Providence as it strives to enhance its record and standings in the league.
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Additional Resources
- Friars: Women’s Soccer Defeated by No. 20 Xavier
- Wikipedia: Providence College
- Friars: Women’s Soccer Defeated by Georgetown
- Google Search: Providence College Women’s Soccer
- Friars: Women’s Soccer Ties Creighton on Senior Day
- Google Scholar: Providence College Women’s Soccer
- Friars: Women’s Soccer Defeated by Connecticut
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Women’s Soccer
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