Sept. 14, 2008

Final Stats

HANOVER, N.H. - The Providence College field hockey team earned a 3-0 shut-out victory against Dartmouth on Sunday, September 14 in Hanover, N.H. Three different Friars found the back of the cage in the second half to help nail down Providence's second-straight shutout, and third of the season.

After a scoreless first half of play, the Friars finally got on the board for a 1-0 lead in the 39th minute as sophomore Ashlyn Hudson (Stoughton, Mass.) intercepted a crossing pass as Dartmouth attempted to clear the ball from their defensive end. After collecting the ball, she dribbled into the top of the circle and fired a shot passed Dartmouth's goalkeeper.

In the 47th minute, sophomore Jaime Lipski (Dallas, Pa.) tipped in a free hit taken by senior Jessica Lane (South Windsor, Conn.). Lane was credited with the assist as the Friars took a 2-0 advantage.

In the 67th minute, junior Adrienne Marois (Auburn, Mass.) capped off the scoring as she ripped a hard shot into the back of the cage off a feed from Lane during a penalty corner.

Junior goalkeeper Rachel Chamberlain (Branford, Conn.) earned the shut-out for Providence with 2 saves. Meagan Vakiener made five saves in goal for Dartmouth.

The Friars held a 17-3 advantage in shots and a 10-4 edge in penalty corners.

Providence returns to action against BIG EAST foe Connecticut on Friday, September 19 in Storrs, Conn. Three of the last four games between the two teams have been decided by one goal, including each of the last two BIG EAST Championship (2006, 2007).