December 6, 1998

PRINCETON, N.J. - The Providence College Friars defeated Princeton, 3-0, in women's hockey action on Sunday, Dec. 6 at Princeton's Baker Rink. PC sophomore goaltender Sara DeCosta made 23 saves and registered her third collegiate shutout and first this season in the win.

After a scoreless first period, PC got on the scoreboard when freshman Jackie Tamsin scored at 7:45 of the second period. Sophomore Jessica Tabb scored the Friars' second goal of the period at 15:50 to increase PC's lead to 2-0.

Junior Jennifer Bill scored at 6:56 of the third period to seal the win for the Friars.

With the win, Providence raised its record to 6-1-2 overall and 5-1-2 in ECAC action, while Princeton fell to 7-4-0 overall and 6-2-0 in league play.

Providence College will return to action against Brown on Dec. 9 at 7:00 p.m. at PC's Schneider Arena.

Sunday, December 6, 1998

Baker Rink, Princeton, N.J.

Providence (6-1-2) 0 2 1 -- 3 3-6 0-1

Princeton (7-4-0) 0 0 0 --0 1-2 0-3

Per Time Team Goal Scorer (Assists)

2 7:45 PC Jackie Tamsin (Katie Lachapelle, Corinne Rosen)

2 15:50 PC Jessica Tabb (Tina Schairer)

3 6:56 PC Jennifer Bill (Kerstin Matthews, Holley Tyng)

Saves:

Sara DeCosta (PC) 7 9 7 --23 (60:00)

Susan Maes (P) 10 9 7 --26 (60:00)

Attendance: 70 (Baker Rink)