Oct. 15, 2002

HYANNIS, MASS. - Providence College senior forward Jennifer Chin (Norwood, Mass.) was named Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Co-Player of the Week in field hockey, for the week ending Sunday, October 13. The announcement was made by the ECAC office on Tuesday, October 15.

Chin led the Friars to a 3-0 record last week. She was credited with the game-winning goal in each of PC's three victories. The senior totaled 11 points on five goals and one assist. On Sunday, October 13, Chin tallied her first hat trick of the season in a 5-2 win over Pacific. Chin is currently tied for 17th-place on PC's all-time career scoring list with 51 points (22 goals, seven assists) and moved into a tie for 10th place on the all-time career goals list with 22. Chin also was named BIG EAST Conference Offensive Player of the Week for her efforts. A native of Norwood, Mass., she is the daughter of Walton and Carol Chin.

Providence College has posted an 8-8 overall record, and holds a 1-1 mark in BIG EAST Conference action. The Friars will travel to Syracuse to take on the Orangewomen in conference play on Friday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m.