2008 Woodie Awards
PC drops two heartbreakers in weekend homestand
Mike Springer '08
Issue date: 10/12/06 Section: Sports
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Putting forth another strong effort, the Providence College Women's Soccer Team unfortunately lost two heartbreakers at home this weekend, falling 1-0 to Syracuse and 3-2 to St. John's.
Fresh off their thrilling 0-0 double overtime tie against No. 13 Villanova, the Friars came out strong in Friday's game against the Orange. Solid defensive play and good goalkeeping kept the game scoreless in the first half, as junior keeper Laura Elfers made three of her four saves. PC held the Orange to just three shots and one corner kick in the opening stanza.
Defensively, the Friars have been one of the better teams in the Big East-ranking third with 76 saves this season-and have posted five shutouts. Providence has also allowed just 15 goals all season, which ranks ninth best in the Big East.
"Everyone on defense has this great mentality where they want to win everything and go after every ball." said Elfers "I feel very confident playing behind them."
Even with PC's strong defensive play, the Orange broke through in the second half when sophomore defender Sarah Van Sickle headed the ball in at the 52:52 mark. Van Sickle leads the Orange in both points and goals this season.
Battling hard, the Friars' offense was able to put consistent pressure on the Orange; PC ended the game leading 12-7 in shots and tied the Orange with two corner kicks apiece. Unfortunately, it was not enough to help the Friars overcome their deficit, as they fell 1-0.
After the game, Elfers spoke highly of her teammates and the effort they put forth.
"We never gave up, and everyone played extremely hard as we kept fighting up to the very end," she said.
Continuing their homestand Sunday, the Friars celebrated Senior Day by honoring defensemen Leah Vieira and midfielder Erin Mastrodonato. Both players were met at midfield by their coaches and families as they were each given a plaque, signed by each of their teammates, commemorating their careers at PC.
Fresh off their thrilling 0-0 double overtime tie against No. 13 Villanova, the Friars came out strong in Friday's game against the Orange. Solid defensive play and good goalkeeping kept the game scoreless in the first half, as junior keeper Laura Elfers made three of her four saves. PC held the Orange to just three shots and one corner kick in the opening stanza.
Defensively, the Friars have been one of the better teams in the Big East-ranking third with 76 saves this season-and have posted five shutouts. Providence has also allowed just 15 goals all season, which ranks ninth best in the Big East.
"Everyone on defense has this great mentality where they want to win everything and go after every ball." said Elfers "I feel very confident playing behind them."
Even with PC's strong defensive play, the Orange broke through in the second half when sophomore defender Sarah Van Sickle headed the ball in at the 52:52 mark. Van Sickle leads the Orange in both points and goals this season.
Battling hard, the Friars' offense was able to put consistent pressure on the Orange; PC ended the game leading 12-7 in shots and tied the Orange with two corner kicks apiece. Unfortunately, it was not enough to help the Friars overcome their deficit, as they fell 1-0.
After the game, Elfers spoke highly of her teammates and the effort they put forth.
"We never gave up, and everyone played extremely hard as we kept fighting up to the very end," she said.
Continuing their homestand Sunday, the Friars celebrated Senior Day by honoring defensemen Leah Vieira and midfielder Erin Mastrodonato. Both players were met at midfield by their coaches and families as they were each given a plaque, signed by each of their teammates, commemorating their careers at PC.