Aug. 30, 2008

Final Stats

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The Providence College field hockey team defeated William & Mary, 2-1, in the Friars' season opener on Saturday, August 30 in Charlottesville, Va. Providence trailed, 1-0, at halftime, but rallied to score two unanswered goals in the second half for the victory.

William & Mary got things going in the first half, just 9:34 into the game, as Rebecca Wagner netted an unassisted goal to give the Tribe the lead. William & Mary held on to its lead at the half, after seeing each team take just three shot attempts.

In the second half, the Friars exploded for 11 shots and two goals, while holding the Tribe in check defensively. Junior Adrienne Marois (Auburn, Mass.) finally got the Friars on the board in the 51st minute of play off a direct shot on a penalty corner. The goal tied the game, 1-1, and was assisted by seniors Meghan Holden (Worcester, Mass.) and Jessica Lane (South Windsor, Conn.).

Just under five minutes later at the 54:58, Poulin recorded an unassisted goal, which proved to be the game winner for Providence. Poulin beat two defenders on a breakaway and dove to put the ball in the back of the cage with a reverse sweep.

Providence (1-0) out-shot William & Mary, 14-7, including an 11-4 advantage in the decisive second half. Penalty corners were even at five apiece. The Friars will take on 11th-ranked Virginia on Sunday, August 31 at 3:30 p.m. in Charlottesville, Va. William & Mary drops to 0-2 on the season.