Sept. 29, 2001

EAST BRUSWICK, N.J. - Junior Jennifer Chin scored the game-winning goal to beat Rutgers 2-1 in overtime on Saturday, September 29. Chin's goal came with 4:29 remaining in the first overtime session to secure the 2-1 win.

Providence got on the scoreboard in the first half at the 21:48 mark to earn a 1-0 lead. Freshman Amy Phillips was all alone in front of the Scarlet Knights keeper, as senior Katie Willett found her downfield on a PC free hit. Phillips took the Rutgers goalkeeper one-on-one to score the goal.

Rutgers tied the score at 1-1 as Erica Hartwig tallied a goal with 11:26 remaining in regulation, to force the eventual overtime period. Rutgers outshot Providence 17-8 and held the advantage on penalty corners, 16-4.

Sophomore goalkeeper Meaghan Moran registered seven saves for Providence, and earned her seventh win in nine games. Stacey Gaenzle took in one save for Rutgers.

Providence improves to 7-2 overall and 1-1 in the BIG EAST. Rutgers falls to 2-6 overll and 0-3 in BIG EAST action.

                        1st  2nd  OT    Final
Providence (7-2, 1-1)    1    0    1  -  2
Rutgers (2-6, 0-3)       0    1    0  -  1

Scoring Summary:
First half:  Amy Phillips (Katie Willett), 21:48.
Second half:  Erica Hartwig (unassisted), 11:26.
Overtime:  Jennifer Chin (unassisted), 4:29.

Goalkeeping
PC - Meaghan Moran, 7 saves, 1 goal against, 74:28 minutes
RU - Stacey Gaenzle, 1 save, 2 goals against, 74:28 minutes

Shots - PC 8, RU 17
Penalty Corners - PC 4, RU 16
Defensive Saves - PC (1) Stefanie Suehnholz, RU (2) Megan Cech 2.