PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- It was announced on March 22 that Providence College sophomore goaltender Sara DeCosta of Warwick, R.I. and sophomore forward Jess Tabb of Springfield, Mass. earned ECAC All-League honors. DeCosta was named ECAC First Team All-League and Tabb was named Second Team All-League. DeCosta becomes the first Friar to earn ECAC First Team All-League honors since Laurie Baker received the accolade in 1997.

DeCosta, who received three ECAC Goaltender of the Week honors in 1998-99, finished the season with a 14-11-3 mark, a 2.32 goals against average and a .923 save percentage. After earning ECAC Honorable Mention honors as a freshman in 1996-97, DeCosta took a break from her studies last year to help the U.S. Olympic Team capture the gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympic Games.

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

Tabb, who earned ECAC Rookie of the Year honors in 1997-98, was named Second Team All-League after leading the Friars in scoring with 37 points (19 goals, 18 assists) this season. She also led the team in goals and was tied for the team lead in power-play goals (four) and game-winning goals (four). In 66 career games, Tabb has scored 41 goals and notched 35 assists.

Tabb is the daughter of Gerald and Martha Tabb. Prior to attending Providence, she played for Tabor Academy.

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