The Stonehill Skyhawks women's soccer team traveled to Providence, Rhode Island, where they faced off against the Friars in a tightly contested match that ended 2-1 in favor of the hosts.
Sophomore forward Holley MacLellan broke through for her first collegiate goal, while junior midfielder Erin Foley earned the program's inaugural assist, setting up the early lead.
Providence's First-Half Dominance
Despite being outshot 9-2 in the opening 45 minutes, the Skyhawks kept the game level through disciplined defending and timely clearances, with senior defender Martha Lord orchestrating play from the back.
Goalkeeper Jenna Hamel turned in a career‑high five saves, preserving the tie and keeping the Friars at bay until the second half.
Second-Half Drama
Providence struck first in the 61st minute when Jocy Koffi converted a penalty, leveling the score at 1-1. The lead changed hands again in the 83rd minute when Singe Tingager found the net, sealing a 2-1 victory.
Stonehill's defensive unit continued to limit chances, but the Friars' late surge proved decisive, leaving the Skyhawks to regroup for their upcoming showdown with Vermont.
The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday at Skyhawk Field, kickoff set for 1 p.m., as the team looks to bounce back and fine‑tune its strategy before the next stretch of games.