March 3, 2000

Chestnut Hill, Mass. --The Providence College Women's Hockey team defeated the Boston College Eagles, 4-2, in ECAC hockey action, on March 3, at BC's Kelley Rink.

PC's Kim Mathias (Ballston Lake, N.Y.) recorded a hat trick, including the game-winner at 13:07 of the third period. Junior Jessica Tabb (Holland, Mass.) added three assists. Jennifer Bill (Minnestrista, Minn.) added a insurance goal, giving the Friars a 4-2 lead with 5:51 left in the game.

Friars goalie Sara DeCosta (Warwick, R.I.) stopped 12 shots, while BC's Christy Nentwig had 32 saves in the loss.

With the win, Providence improves to 19-9-3 overall, 13-7-3 in the ECAC, the Eagles fall to 6-21-2 and 1-20-2 in league play.

Providence will return to action on March 4, when they travel to Dartmouth.

Friday, March 3, 2000

Kelley Rink, Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Providence College (19-9-3, 13-7-3) 1	1	2	--4		7/14	0/4
Boston College (6-21-2,1-20-2)	    1	1	0	--2		5/10	0/6

Per	Time	Team	Goal Scorer  (Assists)
1	15:15	PC	Kim Mathias (Jessica Tabb, Stacy Kreger)
1	16:24	BC	Alison Buckley (Amber Bobin)
2	9:35	PC	Kim Mathias(Jennifer Bill, Jessica Tabb)
2	16:21	BC	Amber Bobin (Ashley Richardson, Jane Jorge)
3	13:07	PC	Kim Mathias (Alain Frankiewicz, Jessica Tabb)
3	14:19	PC	Jennifer Bill (Valerie Bono, Colleen Doherty)

Saves:

Sara DeCosta (PC)	4	6	2	--12	(60:00)
Christy Nentwig (BC)	11	9	12	--32  	(59:00)

Attendance: 80 (Kelley Rink)