Providence College defeated Bryant University 3-0 in a field hockey match on September 6, 2024, improving the Friars' season record to 3-1 while snapping Bryant's two-game winning streak and dropping them to 2-2.
Senior Lily Procaccianti spearheaded the offense, netting a hat trick that included her first career three‑goal performance and her fourth goal of the season, a tally that follows a dominant 11-0 win over New Haven on September 4.
Junior Johanna Mahner contributed the second goal in the fourth quarter from a penalty corner, while freshman Rhylee Givens sealed the victory with the third goal just 19 seconds before the final whistle.
Sophomore goalkeeper Ava Porter earned her first shut-out of the season, making four crucial saves and allowing only four shots in the opening quarter before the defense tightened to restrict Bryant to just two shots for the remainder of the game.
The Friars outshot their opponents 13-6 overall, with a 9-4 advantage in shots on goal, and controlled possession and penalty corners, holding an 8-2 edge in corners while limiting Bryant to a scant four shots in the first quarter.
Through four games, a dozen different Providence players have combined for 18 goals, underscoring the team's depth and the balanced attack that has propelled them to a promising start.
Upcoming Schedule
The Friars will travel to Yale University in New Haven to face Sacred Heart University on September 11, then head to Hempstead, N.Y. for a September 13 showdown with Hofstra, continuing a road stretch that tests their early-season momentum.