Emilia Farrell ‘28

by Emilia Farrell ‘28 on September 25, 2025

Bo Martina ’27

Providence College’s field hockey team is off to a commanding start this season. The team currently sits at 4–3, with much thanks to the crafty work of midfielder Bo Martina ’27. Now at the beginning of her third collegiate season, Martina hails from Nieuw Vennep, Netherlands, where she developed her impressive field hockey talent. Martina appeared in all 17 games for the Friars last season and was in the starting lineup for 16 of those games. In her sophomore season, she also led the team in scoring with an impressive 18 total points on the season and a team-best eight assists. Additionally, Martina was selected to the All-BIG EAST First Team for her competitive work last season.

Only five games into this season, and Martina is picking up right where she left off and making her mark for the Friars yet again. She recorded a goal apiece in back-to-back games against Bryant University and the University of New Hampshire at Lennon Family Field.

 On Sept. 12 against Bryant University, the field hockey team accomplished a  4–0 win. The first goal came from Martina in the third quarter after two intense scoreless quarters between the teams, jump-starting the victory for the Friars. The goal was assisted by fellow midfielder Macie Pennisi ’28. Martina went on to play all 60 minutes of the game in the midfield, anchoring the offense while also keeping Bryant’s offense at arm’s length.

Just two days later, the team faced the University of New Hampshire. Martina provided an unassisted goal to break the tie against the Wildcats that had occurred early in the game. She carried the ball about 30 yards and to the top of the circle, where she ripped an impressive back-handed shot past the Wildcat’s goalkeeper. Although the Friars ultimately fell in overtime, Martina’s sneaky individual play in the second quarter stood out and kept her team in the game until the very end.

With her demanding start, Martina continues to demonstrate why she is one of the top midfielders in the Big East and an integral piece of the Friars’ current success this season. Looking further ahead, Martina is likely to surpass last season’s offensive totals if she keeps at her current pace. Her presence in the Friars’ starting lineup will be critical as the team begins Big East Conference play this week, where competition will only grow and intensify. Providence College has its eyes set on a Big East Tournament spot, and Martina’s leadership will be a key factor in whether or not the team can make a deep postseason run. With two strong seasons already under her belt and another off to a fantastic start, Martina continues to prove why she is one of the team’s most valuable athletes. If her current trajectory is any indication, she could finish her junior season as one of the most accomplished players in recent Friars’ field hockey history.