Thursday, October 12
Providence, RI
5 P.M. CT
Marquette University
5-7-3, 2-3-1
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at
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Providence
8-2-3, 3-0-3
1
2
F
Marquette
0
0
0
Providence
0
1
1
WSOC Drops Tough 1-0 Decision at Providence
10/12/2023 7:08:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Golden Eagles continue road swing at Villanova on Sunday
The Marquette University women's soccer team (5-7-3, 2-3-1 BIG EAST) opened a two-match road swing Thursday night with a tough 1-0 setback against Providence (8-2-3, 3-0-3 BIG EAST) in BIG EAST Conference action.
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The loss keeps Marquette in sixth place (seven points) in the league standings with St. John's, which is facing Butler (six points) Thursday night.
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Netminder Mikki Easter finished with seven saves, including two diving efforts, but the Friars were able to touch home a shot from eight yards out in the 82nd minute for the lone score of the night. PC finished with a 15-6 advantage in shots, including an 8-3 difference in attempts on goal.
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The match was knotted up at 0-0 at the intermission, with neither team creating a serious scoring opportunity. Easter collected four of her stops in the opening 45 minutes of action, including close-range header off a PC corner kick.
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UP NEXT: The Golden Eagles return to action on Sunday, Oct. 15 when the team travels to Villanova to continue league play at 12 p.m. CT.
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Keep up with the Marquette University women's soccer team through social media by following on X (@MarquetteWSOC) and Instagram (@MarquetteWSOC) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteWSOC).
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The loss keeps Marquette in sixth place (seven points) in the league standings with St. John's, which is facing Butler (six points) Thursday night.
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Netminder Mikki Easter finished with seven saves, including two diving efforts, but the Friars were able to touch home a shot from eight yards out in the 82nd minute for the lone score of the night. PC finished with a 15-6 advantage in shots, including an 8-3 difference in attempts on goal.
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The match was knotted up at 0-0 at the intermission, with neither team creating a serious scoring opportunity. Easter collected four of her stops in the opening 45 minutes of action, including close-range header off a PC corner kick.
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UP NEXT: The Golden Eagles return to action on Sunday, Oct. 15 when the team travels to Villanova to continue league play at 12 p.m. CT.
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Keep up with the Marquette University women's soccer team through social media by following on X (@MarquetteWSOC) and Instagram (@MarquetteWSOC) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteWSOC).
Team Stats
MAR
PC
Goals
0
1
Shots
6
15
Shots on Goal
3
8
Saves
7
3
Corners
2
6
Fouls
10
4
Scoring Plays
Kayla Briggs (2)
Assisted By: Colleen Casey , Maria Paveglio
GOAL by PC Briggs, Kayla Assist by Casey, Colleen and Paveglio, Maria.
81:46
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
GK
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