PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The No. 2 ranked University of New Hampshire Wildcats defeated the Providence College Friars, 3-1, in ECAC women's hockey action on Saturday, November 27 at PC's Schneider Arena.

Freshman forward Annie Fahlenbock put the Wildcats on the scoreboard when she one-timed a shot from two feet in front of the net at 5:41. The Friars evened the game when sophomore Kim Mathias scored on a breakaway at the 16:13 mark of the first period. The Wildcats regained the lead with one second remaining in the first period on a goal by Carisa Zaban.

Samantha Holmes gave UNH a two-goal cushion, 3-1, with the only goal of the second period at the 15:39 mark.

New Hampshire goaltender Jennifer Huggon registered 22 saves in the win. Friar netminder Sara DeCosta made 23 stops.

With the win, New Hampshire raised its record to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in ECAC play, while Providence falls to 5-4 overall and 4-3 in league action.

Providence College returns to action on Sunday, November 28 against Maine at PC's Schneider Arena at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 27, 1999

Schneider Arena, Providence, R.I.

New Hampshire (6-1)	2	1	0	-- 3		2-4	0-3

Providence College (5-4)	1	0	0	--1		3-6	0-2

Per	Time	Team	Goal Scorer  (Assists)

1	5:41	NH	Annie Fahlenbock 2 (Carisa Zaban, Melissa McKenzie)

1	16:13	PC	Kim Mathias 3 (unassisted)

1	19:59	NH	Carisa Zaban 7 (Tina Carrabba) GWG

2	15:39	NH	Samantha Holmes 7 (Kelly McManus, Jenn Wildman)

	
Saves:

Jennifer Huggon (NH)	5	8	9	--22	(60:00)

Sara DeCosta (PC)	10	9	4	--23	(59:15)

Penalties:

New Hampshire	2-4	0-0	0-0	--2-4

Providence	0-0	0-0	3-6	--3-6

Attendance: 435 (Schneider Arena)