Tag: Eileen Flynn ’20
Friars Fall in Ocean State Tip-Off Tournament
by The Cowl Editor on December 7, 2017
Friar Sports
by Eileen Flynn ’20
Sports Staff
Providence College welcomed the top four women’s basketball teams of Rhode Island to Mullaney Gym Saturday, December 2. The second annual Ocean State Tip-Off Tournament allows for Brown University, Bryant University, the University of Rhode Island, and Providence College to compete in a special kind of rivalry.
Providence College matched up against Brown while Bryant faced URI in the first round of the tournament. The Friars entered the weekend with a 5-2 record and a four-game win streak, recently beating Savannah State University, Wright State University, Stetson University, and Yale University. Brown, the reigning Ocean State Tip-Off Champions, held a strong record of 5-1.
At 12 p.m., the ball was thrown into play for the two teams. Brown took off a little bit quicker than the Friars did, forcing PC to play catch-up for most of the game. The Bears jumped ahead in the first quarter after a 12-2 run, making the score 15-6. The Friars fought back and worked to reduce the deficit. At the end of half, the score left on the scoreboard read 26-24, Brown just two points ahead of PC. Maddie Jolin ’19 contributed 10 points to the Friars’ 24, labeling her as the lead scorer of the first half. For Brown, Justine Gaziano led her team in the opening 20 minutes with 12 points.
A fast start from the Bears of Brown in the second half gave the team a cushion for the remaining minutes of the match-up. After Shayna Mehta hit a three for Brown, the Friars found themselves down nine points. The home court helped PC stay in the game. The third quarter ended with Brown in the lead by just four points. The final quarter followed a similar pattern of the first three. The Bears increased a lead, and then the Friars worked hard to minimize it. Brown won the game with a final score of 64-59. Top scorers from Providencefor the Friars were Jolin with 16 points, Ny-Asia Franklin ’19 with 16 points and Jovanna Nogic ’19 with 13 points.
URI lost their first-round match-up against Bryant, joining the Friars in the consolation game on Sunday, December 3, still on Providence College’s territory. PC handed URI their second loss of the weekend with a final score of 65-41. It was a team effort from the Friars, as several teammates contributed over ten points to the overall score. The first quarter ended with the Friars in the lead, 17-11. The second quarter was even more productive for the Friars. They increased their lead to double digits, leaving URI 13 points behind after two quarters of play under way. The Friars took control of the second half, the team out-scored the Rams 30-19 in the time remaining. Nine of the 11 Providence College players who stepped on the court for the Friars contributed to the 65-41 final score.
Brown and Bryant were the top two teams that met in the championship game on Sunday. Brown out-scored Bryant 72-60 to be named back-to-back Ocean State Tip-Off Tournament Champions. Sydney Holloway and Naomi Ashley from Bryant and Taylor Will from Brown were selected for the Ocean State Tip-Off All-Tournament team. Brown’s Justine Gaziano was named Tournament MVP.
The Friars will be on the road for their next two games against Quinnipiac and Sacred Heart. While most of PC students body heads off for break, the Lady Friars will face Boston College as well as Big East rivals Georgetown, and Villanova.
Coach Ray Treacy Wins His Own Award
by The Cowl Editor on November 30, 2017
Friar Sports
By Eileen Flynn ’20
Sports Staff
Ray Treacy is a respected and well-known name around Providence College’s campus and in the Cross Country and Track and Field communities. The school was recently reminded of the coach’s talents because Treacy was awarded the Northeast Region Women’s Coach of the Year award for the second consecutive year. This season, Treacy guided the women’s team to their third consecutive Northeast Regional Team Title and the fifth in the past six years.
Treacy graduated as a student-athlete from Providence College in 1982. He was the captain of the cross-country team his junior and senior years, while setting school records and collecting first place trophies. Treacy was a two-time New England Cross Country Champion and was successful in the indoor 5,000 meter race, winning the race at the Big East Championships three times. He was also the IC4A Champion in the 10,000 and 5,000 meter races during the 1981 and 1982 seasons, respectively.
Treacy was far from done with Providence College after his time as a student expired. As a proud alumnus, Treacy has dedicated his career to coaching and training the new runners that chose to attend Providence College. His successful attitude was contagious; since he became head coach in 1984, both the men’s and women’s cross country programs have advanced to NCAA Championships in 18 of the last 20 seasons.
Just recently, Treacy coached the women’s 2013 cross-country team that won the NCAA Championship. Treacy has coached 63 All-Americans, seven NCAA individual champions who secured 15 NCAA titles overall. Treacy has accumulated an impressive legacy for himself and for the College’s cross- country program. He is a valuable asset to our athletic staff and Providence College’s alumni network.
Shalane Flanagan Wins NYC Marathon
by The Cowl Editor on November 16, 2017
Professional Sports
By Eileen Flynn ’20
Sports Staff
On Sunday, November 5, Shalane Flanagan made history by becoming the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon in 40 years.
Runners from all over the world gathered in New York City to compete against one another. Over 50,000 runners were set to race a 26-mile-long course through five boroughs of New York. After the recent attack in lower Manhattan that left eight pedestrians dead, the presence of police was unprecedented for a New York City Marathon. 2.5 million spectators were scattered throughout the course, unaware of the history that was about to be made by Flanagan.
Shalane Flanagan was born in Marblehead, Massachusetts, to two accomplished runners. Her mother, Cheryl Treworgy, and her father, Steve Flanagan, were both U.S. World Cross Country Championship participants and marathon runners. Flanagan was born to be a runner, but the work she put into her career was what made her cross the finish line first at the New York Marathon.
As a student-athlete at the University of North Carolina, Flanagan won national cross country titles in 2002 and 2003. Flanagan became the first individual champion in the sport in Tar Heel history. As a student, she also set several records including four national titles in cross country, the 3,000 meters and the distance medley relay.
After graduating in 2004, Flanagan competed in the 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic games. She won a bronze medal at the Beijing ’08 games in the 10,000m race (which was upgraded to silver after the winner failed a drug test), and set an American record at 30:22.2.
In 2014, Flanagan ran in the Boston Marathon. Although leading the female pack through mile 19, Flanagan fell back and finished in sixth place. In 2017, when it seemed Flanagan could not stop improving and shaving her previous times, Flanagan suffered a fracture in her lower back, rendering her to being unable to participate in the upcoming Boston Marathon.
Flanagan impressed many with her comeback. Many athletes would not be able to fight back after an injury like Flanagans’s. Flanagan, however, knew she had more records to break and titles to win. The New York City Marathon was just nine months away, and she knew she had to be better than she was before when Nov. 5 arrived.
Mary Keitany of Kenya was the favorite to win the NYC Marathon, seeing she claimed the championship title the past three years. The pace most runners started with was slower than usual, the cold weather and degree of difficulty of the course allowed for a below-average pace. As time passed, the intensity picked up and Keitany and Flanagan were fighting hard to lead the pack. At about the 37km mark, Shalane picked up her pace and inched her way in front of Keitany. She was the first to finish and concluded her race in a time of 2:26:53. Flanagan was the first American woman to finish first at the NYC marathon since 1977. This victory marked Flanagan’s first win in a major marathon.
Why the Philadelphia Eagles Will Win Super Bowl LII
by The Cowl Editor on November 9, 2017
PCI
By Eileen Flynn ’20
Sports Staff
So far this year, many NFL teams have surprised their fans with unfamiliar performances. The Patriots are no longer in control of the AFC East and the Falcons are sliding down below the Panthers in the NFC South.
However, one team that is not only on its way to winning their division, but in full stride to win Super Bowl LII is the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have acquired an impressive record of 8-1, placing them at the top of all the other NFL teams.
Their one loss of the season was due to the Kansas City Chiefs’ strong defense. After this tough battle in the second week of the season, the Eagles have bounced back, each game coming out stronger and smarter than the last.
It is hard for a team to be successful if they lack a reliable quarterback, luckily for the Eagles, Carson Wentz is even better than reliable.
The recent 34-24 win over the Redskins was due to Wentz’s strength under pressure. Wentz showed his mobility and comfort in and outside the pocket throughout the game. His fourth touchdown pass of the day was made possible due to the escape of a near third-down sack just several plays before. Wentz finished the game 17-of-25 passing for 268 yards. His teammates are not surprised by his clutch performance, instead it is becoming more common than not.
The multitude of outlets Wentz’s teammates provide him with is what makes his offense so intimidating. Four different runners touch the ball almost every game, making the Eagles a tough team to defend. After the offense files off the field, the Eagles send out a dependable defense team. Timmy Jerigan, Fletcher Cox, and Derek Barnett supply relentless pressure on their opponent’s offense.
Although the Eagles have a long way to go before playoffs, the team is on the right track. It has been several years since the Eagles have made a run in the playoffs, however, the 2017 season holds promise for a change in history for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Men’s Club Golf Takes a Swing at Nationals
by The Cowl Editor on October 26, 2017
Friar Sports
by Eileen Flynn ’20
Sports Staff
The Providence College Club Golf Team has become one of the more successful teams on campus over the past couple of months. Without a Division 1 team, Providence College looks to the club team.
16 Friars are led by Head Coach John Conley and Assistant Coach Johnathan Cooper. Conley graduated from Providence in 1986 and was a member of the PC golf team. As a student, he was selected to represent his college in an International Competition vs. Irish Universities.
The top eight of the 16 players on the team are the students that travel and compete in tournaments throughout the season. The PC club team has participated in six different competitions in the fall 2017 season.
On Sept. 10, the team traveled to Brunswick, Maine and prepared to face 10 other schools at the Bowdoin Invitational. The Friars finished the weekend with a total of 639 shots, just 36 behind tournament champion, St. Anselm’s College. Matt Carlson ’20 led the Friars with a low score of 154, tying in third place overall. Ian Axford ’20 and Alex Bassetto ’20 shot a 161, the next lowest scores for the Friars, tying in 22nd overall.
The next tournament took place in Hanover, New Hampshire the following weekend. SNHU hosted Providence and 14 other teams for the SHNU Penmen Fall Invitational. Carlson, ’20, and Jake Ewing ’20 shot a 147 and 150 respectively, placing them in the top 50 golfers. The Friars placed 11th out of 15 teams.
In the fall season, the Friars participated in two regional qualifiers with a goal of playing well and advancing to the fall National Championship located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first NCCGA of the year took place at Wentworth Hills Country Club in Plainville, Massachusetts. Providence came up on top and outshot rivals Boston College and University of Connecticut by 16. The consistent team leader, Carlson, lead the Friars and fired rounds of 78 and 72 for a total of 150. Carlson placed fifth in a pool of 90 golfers. Axford ’20, and Cole Manning ’20, also hit well and finished in a tie for 6th place with a total of 151 over two days.
The team’s winning momentum carrried into the second NCCGA qualifier at Crestview Country Club in Agawam, Massachusetts. This time, the Friars out shot UConn by 15. Carlson secured the qualifier individual title with an impressive two-day total of 147. Axford trailed Carlson by six, while Bassetto and Manning totaled 153 over the two days. By winning each regional qualifier, the Friars clinched a victory in the New England Region, catapulting the young team to the national championship.
The last time the Friars made an appearance at the national championship was in 2014. “We have a great group of guys and we play really well together as a team,” explains Carlson, “I told the guys to keep the ball in front of them, to believe they could make every putt, and to have fun.” The Friars are very excited about their qualifying for the national championship. Manning is also happy with the team’s success. “I’m so proud of all of my teammates and my coach, John Conley. We all appreciate his dedication to this team.”
The Friars have earned their national ranking of 18th overall and are anxiously awaiting their trek to Las Vegas in the first days of December.
Women’s Cross Country Shooting for the Stars
by The Cowl Editor on September 28, 2017
Friar Sports
by Eileen Flynn ’20
Sports Staff
The Providence College Women’s Cross Country Team has definitely proved their worthiness through their preseason eighth place ranking in the NCAA National Coaches’ Poll. The Friars are expected to have yet another successful season and the veterans that returned this year have already pushed the team in the right direction.
At the University of New Hampshire Annual Dual Meet the Friars reminded the league of their talents. In their opening match, PC runners Brianna Ilarda ’18, Catarina Rocha ’17RS, Mackenzie Barry ’18, and Maria Coffin ’21, crossed the finish line first, second, third and fourth consecutively. Alexandra DeCicco ’20, and Dara Cuffe ’19, followed up in seventh and 19th place.
An overwhelming amount of Friars in the top ten guaranteed the team’s first victory of the year over competitors from the College of the Holy Cross and the University of New Hampshire.
On Sept. 9, at the Nassaney Invitational in Smithfield, Rhode Island the Friars faced off against Brown University. The first three spots were filled by Millie Paladino ’18, Abbey Wheeler ’20, and Mackenzie Barry ’18. Paladino turned it on at the end and pulled away from the pack. She ran past the finish line at an impressive time of 16:58. Coach Treacy decided to rest five of his top eight runners, so the Friars were unable to grab the team win over Brown.
Regional rankings have listed PC at number one, and national rankings have placed the team eighth overall. Teams ahead of PC include the University of Colorado-Boulder, at number one.
In the team’s latest match at the Boston College Battle in Beantown Invitational on Friday, September 22, the women achieved the team title in the women’s 5,000 meters
The consistency in Rocha, Ilarda, Wheeler, and Paladino is what sets this team apart and is what enables them to keep winning their meets. Rocha, Ilarda, and Wheeler placed fourth, fifth and sixth in the 17th minute.
The women won the team title with 71 points over Indiana University and Georgetown University which tied in second with the same score of 78. This is the third season in a row that the women have claimed the team title and the fourth time in five years.
Why Women’s Volleyball will finish their season with the best record of all PC sports
by The Cowl Editor on September 21, 2017
Friar Sports
by Eileen Flynn ’20
Sports Staff
The Providence College Women’s Volleyball Team hit the ground running this season and the whole campus is talking about their success. Head coach Margot Roya-Johnson must have run one tough pre-season because the Friars opened up with an impressive 10 game winning streak. Their first tournament took place on Chestnut Hill at Boston College in late August. They beat the University of Alabama, Boston College and Fairfield University.
The Friars traveled to Florida for their next tournament and returned back to Rhode Island with three more wins against East Carolina University, Bucknell University, and Stetson Univesity. On home turf the team’s record grew to 10-0 after playing the College of the Holy Cross, Rider University, and Fairleigh Dickinson University. It wasn’t until Sept. 15 that the University of Akron handed the Friars their first loss of the season. No other fall sport’s team has racked up so many victories in the win column just in the first month of their season.
Star players on the team include Lindsey Schaible ’20, Addison Root ’20 and Allison Impellizeri ’19. Schaible was named to the Black Knights Invitational All-Tournament team after the face-off against the University of Akron, West Virginia University, and the United States Military Academy. Root displayed her talents against Brown, leading the team with 18 kills. Impellizeri has been named tournament MVP in both the Boston College and Hatter Classic tournaments. With these young players leading the Friars, the volleyball team has a promising future. Although there are many more games on the schedule for the Friars, their current record of 11-3 is a good predictor for a chance at a historic season.
Women’s Soccer Kicks Off a New Season
by The Cowl Editor on September 15, 2017
Friar Sports
By Eileen Flynn ’20
Sports Staff
For the first time in Providence College Women’s Soccer history, the Lady Friars were scheduled to face the Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Both teams stormed the field ready to meet their unfamiliar opponents.
The Razorbacks made their way cross country to Providence, Rhode Island with a winning record of 4-3. They have racked up wins against North Texas, Abilene Christian, James Madison, and Mississippi Valley State. The Razorbacks lost two overtime matches to Southern Methodist University and UConn. Their third loss was against No. 1 Penn State in a close (4-2) match-up. Arkansas’ team has been recognized in the South Eastern Conference with the second-most goals over a series of just seven games and fifth in the nation as of Sept. 8.
Providence’s Women’s Soccer team came off of a powerful win against Brown University on Thursday, September 7. Katie Day ’19 got her team rolling after she netted a penalty shot in the first half. The Friars continued to own the first half by scoring two more times. Hailee Duserick ’19 and Alessandra Arace ’20 are credited with the goals and pushing the Friars ahead to a three goal lead. Brown secured one goal in the final minutes. Shelby Hogan ’20 had six saves, helping the Friars beat their rival neighbors.
Back on their home turf, the Friars greeted the Arkansas Razorbacks. With a quick start, the Razorbacks pushed two goals past Hogan in the fifth and ninth minutes. Arkansas was controlling the game and leading in shots (12-5) and in corners (5-1). Hogan was seeing a lot of action and stopped six saves to Arkansas’ Harris’ two.
The first half concluded with a whistle and the teams separated for half time. Providence’s head coach Sam Lopes sparked the team during half time and supplied the Friars with a new-found energy. Kayla Steeves ’19 placed the ball ahead and after deflecting off of an Arkansas defender, mid-fielder Juliana Pellegrini ’18 kicked the ball into the net. Next, Steeves tied the game by scoring off of a penalty kick in the 36th minute of play.
Arkansas fought back and Stefani Doyle pushed her team ahead once more with a header goal. The Friars had around 40 minutes left to eliminate the one goal lead Arkansas had just secured. Freshman Ann McConnon ’21 picked a good time to score her first collegiate goal.
Around 80 minutes into the game McConnon’s rebound goal tied the Friars and the Razorbacks once more. Continuing with this momentum, Christina Klaum ’18 headed a kicked ball into the net. The fans, no longer sitting in the bleachers of Anderson Stadium, cheered for the Friars comeback win. The game ended and the Providence College’s Women’s Soccer team improved their record to 3-4-0.
The Friars will stay on home territory to face next competitor, St. Joseph’s, on Thursday September 14.
Men’s Soccer Prepped for Another Run
by The Cowl Editor on August 31, 2017
Friar Sports
By Eileen Flynn ’20
Sports Staff
All eyes will be on the Providence College Men’s Soccer Team as they begin their 2017 season. Last year, the Friars fell to Creighton, 2-1, in a tight semifinal match on their home turf in the Big East Tournament. The team regrouped and made an exciting run in the NCAA tournament. They defeated No. 1 Maryland in the second round with a fairy-tale comeback. The team was honored with the Big East Coaching Staff of the Year with Craig Stewart as head coach. With an impressive 2016 season under their belt, the Friars are ready to continue their success this year. The hard work the Friars put into the preseason was acknowledged by the Big East. Mac Steeves, RS’18 was named the Big East Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and an All-Big East First Team Selection. Mark Jecewiz, ’18, was also placed on the Preseason All-Big East Team. As a team, the Friars were selected to place first in the Big East for the 2017 season.
After a long summer of preseason workouts and scrimmages, the Friars finally faced their first opponent of the year in North Carolina on Friday, August 25. The No. 4 Tar Heels were just as excited to start their season, and unfortunately out-scored the Friars at the end of two halves.
The Tar Heels struck first after 15 minutes of play; John Nelson’s shot passed Providence keeper Ben Seguljic ’18. The Tar Heels followed with another goal from Cam Lindley in the 33rd minute of play. Brendan Constantine ’19 was able to respond for the Friars and get the first goal of the season. Constantine inspired Joao Serrano ’19’s goal that came six minutes later. Serrano scored on a free kick placed just outside of the box, tying the score. It wasn’t until the 63rd minute that the Tar Heels’ Jelani Pieters distinguished a one goal lead for his team. Pieters made connection with a crossed ball from his teammate Zach Wright. The final goal of the game was granted to the Tar Heels from a penalty kick in the 86th minute, finalizing the score at 4-2.
The Friars played one more game on the road in North Carolina before heading back to Providence. On Aug. 27 the Wake Forest Demon Deacons hosted the Friars in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Holding the No. 2 seed, Wake Forest defeated PC in a final score of 4-1. A quick goal from Wake Forest forward Luis Argudo set the pace for the game. Tony Billeri RS’21 was in net for the Friars and Wake Forest kept the red-shirted freshman busy. After a diving save from Billeri, the Deacons capitalized on the corner kick that followed. In a similar fashion later in the game, Liam Wilson ’20 was able to find the back of the net to put the Friars on the board. On a corner kick from Serrano ’19, Wilson was in the right spot to complete the goal. Although the Friars had several other chances, Wake Forest increased the final score to 4-1.
Despite the two losses, the Friars are expected to have a winning season. In the New England Soccer Journal Division 1 Preseason Poll, the team was listed at the top. On Sept. 4, the Friars will have their first home game, hosting their neighbors, the Bryant Bulldogs. Some familiar faces in the stands at Chapey Field is just what the team needs to claim its first victory of the season.
Friars Say Goodbye to Seniors
by thecowl.sports on May 4, 2017
Friar Sports
By: Eileen Flynn ’20
As classes are coming to an end, so is the season for spring sports. Providence College hosted both lacrosse and softball’s senior games this past weekend.
The softball team kicked the weekend off Saturday afternoon, welcoming the Creighton Blue Jays to their turf. In the third inning, Julianne Rurka ’18 drew a walk with the bases loaded, forcing the first player of the game to cross home plate. Finally, the Friars made some contact in the fifth inning. Nicole Lundstrom ’17 hit the ball over the fence, making the score 2-1. Megan McCune ’19 pitched the whole game and helped the Friars get the win.
As the sun got warmer, so did the Friars. Rurka got the bats going right away in the second game and drove in Brittney Veler ’18. Four runs later and the Friars were ahead 5-0, and it was only the bottom of the fourth. Creighton scored four but the Friars responded with six more runs in the bottom of the fifth, forcing the game to end early.
On Sunday the three seniors on the softball team were honored. Lundstroms, Nadia Kemp, and Taylor Huntly walked through the pathway their teammates made with bats, receiving flowers and cheers of appreciation from their coaches, family, and friends. The energy was high in the home dugout. Although Creighton got the first run, the Friars got the next five. Providence won 5-1, marking their first sweep of the season. The seniors and the rest of the team had their last home game May 2 against the Holy Cross Crusaders, which was a great win to end the season.
Around the same time as the bats were swinging on the softball field, the lacrosse team was warming up to face their Big East rival, the Villanova Wildcats. Before the first whistle blew, 11 seniors took the field. They were handed their senior gifts and had family join them on the field. Unfortunately, the positive energy didn’t transfer into the game for the Friars. The Wildcats had an aggressive forward performance and kept a strong lead for the entire game. Providence found themselves trying to dig themselves out of a five-goal hole early in the first half. The Friars were able to squeeze two passed the Villanova line of defense and hit the netting before the end of the first half. Unfortunately, with more goals for the Friars came more goals for the Wildcats. The Friars fell to Villanova with a final score of 15-7.
Although walking away with a victory, Villanova can’t feel too comfortable. Providence will get another chance in the semi-final round of the Big East tournament, where they will face the Wildcats yet again on their home turf. Although the seniors were showered with gifts and appreciation this past Saturday, they will be equally praised on May 4 where they will showcase their last efforts on their home field as Providence Cathletes.