2008 Woodie Awards
Friars split two matches in Connecticut
Mike Springer '08
Issue date: 9/21/06 Section: Sports
On Friday, the Providence College Women's Soccer team fell to No. 12 Connecticut, 4-0, in the first Big East game for both the Friars and the Huskies this season. The loss was the first of the season for the Friars, as they dropped to 2-1-3 on the year. They were, however, able to bounce back with an overtime win over another Connecticut team, Quinnipiac, on Sunday.
Before Friday, the Friars had played well on the road, giving up only one goal in three road games. The defense had been stingy overall, not allowing more than one goal in a game before the UConn match.
Unfortunately, the Friars have struggled historically against the Huskies, and have not won against them since 1993. During the last 14 games, UConn has outscored the Friars 62-2. Friday's loss puts the Friars at 1-24 against the Huskies lifetime.
"UConn is ranked 12th for a reason," said Head Coach Jim McGirr. "They are just an extremely athletic and talented team."
In Friday's game, Providence played the Huskies tough, holding them to just one goal in the first half, which was scored by freshman midfielder, Annie Yi, in the 12th minute of the game. However, the Husky offense could not be kept quiet, and would score three goals in the second half. Two of the goals were scored by sophomore midfielder, Brittney Taylor.
Taylor's first goal came in the second half during the 67th minute and her second would come just 1:29 later. Taylor leads the Huskies with six goals this season.
UConn also managed to hold the Friars to just two shot attempts for the entire game, as they outshot the Friars 28-2. For the season, UConn has played extremely well at home, having given up just one goal this season.
One of the bright spots for the Friars was junior goalkeeper Laura Elfers, who racked up a career high 10 saves. Elfers has been impressive this season for the Friars, posting three straight shutouts before Friday's game.
"Throughout the season Laura has been fantastic for us. She has really come on strong this season after ending last year playing extremely well," said McGirr.
Before Friday, the Friars had played well on the road, giving up only one goal in three road games. The defense had been stingy overall, not allowing more than one goal in a game before the UConn match.
Unfortunately, the Friars have struggled historically against the Huskies, and have not won against them since 1993. During the last 14 games, UConn has outscored the Friars 62-2. Friday's loss puts the Friars at 1-24 against the Huskies lifetime.
"UConn is ranked 12th for a reason," said Head Coach Jim McGirr. "They are just an extremely athletic and talented team."
In Friday's game, Providence played the Huskies tough, holding them to just one goal in the first half, which was scored by freshman midfielder, Annie Yi, in the 12th minute of the game. However, the Husky offense could not be kept quiet, and would score three goals in the second half. Two of the goals were scored by sophomore midfielder, Brittney Taylor.
Taylor's first goal came in the second half during the 67th minute and her second would come just 1:29 later. Taylor leads the Huskies with six goals this season.
UConn also managed to hold the Friars to just two shot attempts for the entire game, as they outshot the Friars 28-2. For the season, UConn has played extremely well at home, having given up just one goal this season.
One of the bright spots for the Friars was junior goalkeeper Laura Elfers, who racked up a career high 10 saves. Elfers has been impressive this season for the Friars, posting three straight shutouts before Friday's game.
"Throughout the season Laura has been fantastic for us. She has really come on strong this season after ending last year playing extremely well," said McGirr.