Sports Shorts

by Dorothée Durivage ’28 on October 23, 2025

Sports

Field Hockey

On Sunday, Oct. 12, the field hockey team had a 3–1 win against Sacred Heart University during their Pink Out Game. The Friars played again on Friday, Oct. 17 at Liberty University and lost 2–0, bringing their record to 8–6 overall this season. During Sunday’s game, Lily Procaccianti ’27 scored her seventh goal this season, assisted by Morgan Mastrobattisto ’29. Bo Martina ’27 scored the first goal, assisted by Johanna Mahner ’28, as well as the last goal of the game unassisted, bringing her total for the season to eight goals scored. The Friars’ next game is on Oct. 24 at Villanova University.

Women’s Ice Hockey

On Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18, the women’s ice hockey team played at home against Clarkson University. The Friars had their first win of the season on Friday with a score of 2–1, but lost 0–3 on Saturday. On Friday, Cristina Cavaliere ’26 scored the first goal, assisted by Reichen Kirchmair ’26 and Jessie Pellerin ’28. The former scored the winning goal, assisted by Audrey Knapp ’27 and Hannah Clark ’28. These two games brought the women’s hockey team’s record to 1–5 for the season. The Friars’ next games are Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25 at the University of St. Thomas.

Men’s Soccer

On Friday, Oct. 17, the men’s soccer team won 1–0 at home against Marquette University. This improves their Big East record to 3–2 and their overall record to 5–6–1. Providence’s lone goal was scored by Sam Montalto ’26 when he connected on a header off a corner sent in by Pearse O’Brien ’27. This was Montalto’s first goal this season and O’Brien’s first assist. Ryan Carney ’29, who was in goal for 90:00, earned his third clean sheet of the season. The Friars’ next game is on Oct. 25 at home against the University of Connecticut.

Men’s Ice Hockey

On Saturday, Oct. 18, the men’s ice hockey team played away at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in a game that ended in a 5 –1 win for the Friars. Will Elger ’28 scored his first two goals of the season, the first assisted by Hudson Malinoski ’27 and Andrew Centrella ’27, and the second assisted by Julius Sumpf ’29 and Roger McQueen ’29. Clint Levans ’27 scored the second goal, assisted by Beau Jelsma ’29. Jonathan Fauchon ’29 scored the fourth goal, assisted by John Mustard ’28 and Andrew Centrella ’27, and Logan Sawyer ’28 scored the last goal unassisted. Their next games are Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25 at the University of St. Thomas.

Sports Shorts

by Chris Sama ’27 on October 2, 2025

Sports

Men’s Soccer:

The Providence College men’s soccer team took on Xavier University on Saturday, Sept. 27, in Cincinnati and won 3–2, bringing their record to 3–5–1 for the season and 1–1–0 in the Big East. The Friars started strong, with Angelo Ventrella ’29 scoring the first goal within the sixth minute of the game. Providence was outshot 12–9 by Xavier, yet still managed to secure the win. Providence’s goalkeeper, Ryan Carney ’29, recorded three saves. The Friars will return home for their next game against Villanova University on Friday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m.

Volleyball:

The Providence College volleyball team played DePaul University in Chicago, IL, on Saturday, Sept. 27. The Friars lost 3–0, bringing them to 9–6 for the season and 0–2 in the Big East. Each set was close, with the Friars barely falling short 25–23, 25–20, and 25–19 in the three sets, respectively. Kaia Easterbook ’29 recorded six blocks, and Sophia Adkins ’28 recorded a double-double, with 10 kills and 12 digs. The Friars recorded 34 kills, 11 blocks, and 49 digs. They will play St. John’s University next at home on Friday, Oct. 3.

Women’s Hockey:

The Providence College women’s ice hockey team had their first exhibition match of the season against Sacred Heart University on Saturday, Sept. 27, at home. They won 6–1, beginning when Molly Farace ’29 set off on a breakaway at 10:41 of the first quarter. Kayla Kutes ’26 followed up less than three minutes later with another goal, giving the Friars a strong lead, which set the tone for the remainder of the match. The Friars play their next match against Quinnipiac University at home on Friday, Oct. 3.

Field Hockey:

The Providence College field hockey team faced off against Hofstra University on Sunday, Sept. 28, at home. The Friars won 3–1, improving their overall record to 6–3. The game was scoreless at halftime, with both teams recording six shots, but the Friars broke through in the third quarter when Bo Martina ’27 scored her fifth goal of the season during a penalty corner (33:10). Piper Cline ’28 recorded a career-high three points on one goal and one assist, ranking No. 2 on the team in assists with three. The Friars take on the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT, for their next match on Friday, Oct. 3.