Sept. 18, 2003

Villanova University Wildcats (6-0-0) - The Wildcats, ranked 21st in the nation in the Soccer America Poll, come to Glay Field on Friday, September 19 looking to extend their six-game winning streak. After registering four shutouts to start the season, senior goalkeeper Chrissy Dolan has allowed three goals in her last two starts as the Wildcats defeated Syracuse and Virginia Tech, 3-2 and 2-1, respectively. Villanova is led in scoring this season by sophomore Lindsey Finnegan and freshman Jamie Weist with two goals and two assists each. Junior Michelle Biehl has been named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week twice this season as her strong play helped earn the team two of their four shutouts.

Providence College Friars (4-1-1/0-0-0) - The Friars bring a five-game unbeaten streak into their game with the Wildcats on Friday, September 19. Providence's senior goalkeeper Caroline Haines (Stillwater, Minn.) has posted four shutouts this season and has a goals against average of 0.96. Leading the way on offense this season are juniors Lauren Ritchie (Sayville, N.Y.), BriAnne Bruni (Bristol, Conn.) and Maura Robertson (Wellesley, Mass.). Ritchie and Bruni both have two goals and an assist while Robertson leads all Friars with two goals and two assists. Newcomers sophomore Kathryn Mahoney (Narragansett, R.I.) and freshman Erin Mastrodonato (Rochester, N.Y.) have added talent and depth to a young but experienced Providence squad. Earlier this week on Tuesday, September 16 the Friars played New Hampshire to a 0-0 draw in Durham, N.H. Providence is off to their best start in 13 seasons and look to continue their winning ways under Head Coach Tracy Kerr as they prepare for an important weekend match up as they host the University of Rhode Island on Sunday, September 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Glay Field.