February 2, 1999

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Providence College sophomore goaltender Sara DeCosta of Warwick, R.I. was named ECAC Goaltender of the Week on Tuesday, February 2. It marks the third time this season, DeCosta has earned the Goaltender of the Week accolade.

DeCosta received her Goaltender of the Week honor for posting a 2-0 record in two ECAC games on Jan. 30-31. She registered 37 saves in PC's 3-2 win against Cornell on Jan. 30 at Schneider Arena. The following afternoon, DeCosta made 29 saves in PC's 5-2 victory against St. Lawrence.

In 16 games this season, DeCosta has recorded a 10-4-2 mark, a 2.02 goals against average and a .933 save percentage.

Last season, DeCosta helped the U.S. Women's Olympic Team earn a gold medal in Nagano, Japan. She recorded a 1.59 goals against average and an .875 save percentage at the Olympics.

DeCosta is the daughter of Frank and Nancy DeCosta. Prior to attending Providence, she played for Toll Gate High School.

Providence (14-5-2) will return to action on Saturday, Feb. 6 against Princeton at Schneider Arena at 2:00 p.m.

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