Pirates Edged in Defensive Battle at Providence

Sunday, October 21

Providence, R.I.

1 p.m.

Seton Hall University

2-11-4 (0-8-0BE)

Providence

9-5-3 (3-3-2BE)

Seton Hall

Providence

10/21/2018 4:52:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score BOX (PDF)

Providence, R.I. – In a BIG EAST Conference match that featured a combined 13 shots, six corner kicks, and just one offside call, the Seton Hall women's soccer team fell 1-0 in a defensive showcase at Providence on Sunday afternoon.

Turning Point

The Pirates (2-11-4, 0-8-0 BIG EAST) fought Providence (9-5-3, 3-3-2 BIG EAST) to a scoreless opening 45 minutes. However, the Friars struck in the 51st minute when Amber Birchwell scored on a shot from the middle of the box.

Sophomore Dani Brinckman (Glastonbury, Conn.) registered a shot immediately following the goal which sailed high. In the 83rd minute, sophomore Alyssa Reszkowski (Freehold, N.J.) collected a shot on goal, but the Pirates were unable to come up with the equalizer.

Goals

50:11 – Providence – Amber Birchwell (4) unassisted shot from middle of box

Inside the Numbers

The Friars finished with an 11-2 shot advantage and 4-2 edge in corner kicks
The Pirates had 13 fouls compared to seven for Providence
Senior goalkeeper Anna MacLean (Thunder Bay, Ontario) made five saves including an incredible acrobatic dive to keep the Pirates in the game in the 71st minute
A total of 21 players saw action for the Pirates, while seniors Eva Gonzalez (Mesquite, Texas), Lauren Dao (Collegeville, Pa.), Taylor Cutcliff (Springfield, Pa.) and MacLean played all 90 minutes

71' | What a SAVE by senior keeper Anna MacLean!! #HALLin pic.twitter.com/g8Msow2hxs
— SHU Women's Soccer (@SHUWSOC) October 21, 2018

Up Next

The Pirates conclude the 2018 campaign at Marquette on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast live on the BIG EAST Digital Network via the FOX Sports App.