Pirates Edged by Providence, 2-1

Sunday, October 22

South Orange, N.J.

1 p.m.

Seton Hall University

0-11-5, 0-5-3BE

Providence

10-6-1, 5-2-1BE

Providence

Seton Hall

10/22/2017 4:07:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score BOX (PDF)

South Orange, N.J. – Sophomore Marissa Aniolowski (Enfield, Conn.) tied the match in the 61st minute on Saturday afternoon, but the Seton Hall women's soccer team could not keep pace with visiting Providence, and ultimately dropped a 2-1 BIG EAST Conference fixture on an unseasonably warm day at Owen T. Carroll Field.

Aniolowski's strike was her first of the season, and it came off a well-placed free kick from junior Emily Rimdzius (Cherry Hill, N.J.). On the entry, the ball deflected off several different Pirates (0-11-5, 0-5-3 BIG EAST) before eventually finding its way to Aniolowski, who buried it in the bottom right corner.

The Friars (10-6-1, 5-2-1 BIG EAST), however, responded later in the second half with an excellent individual effort from Amber Birchwell, who made her way into the middle of the box and put it home for the eventual game-winner.

Turning Point

An evenly played match throughout, neither team had sustained offensive pressure until after Seton Hall scored the equalizer.

Providence responded by out-shooting The Hall 5-1 after the 61st minute when the match was tied, and eventually found the back of the net in the 82nd minute.

Goals

11:58 – Providence – Christina Rodgers (2) off rebound from Hannah McNulty in front of box following corner
60:26 – Seton Hall – Marissa Aniolowski (1) mad scramble in front of box off free kick
81:49 – Providence – Amber Birchwell (2) dribbled past two defenders into middle of box

Inside the Numbers

Providence finished with a 14-9 advantage in shots, and an 8-5 edge in shots on goal
Junior goalkeeper Laura Dramis (Farmingdale, N.Y.) finished with six saves
Aniolowski totaled a match-high three shots on goal
Seton Hall tallied 12 fouls while the Friars finished with seven
Providence led in corners, 3-1
A total of five different Pirates registered a shot

Up Next

The Pirates return to the pitch for their season finale on Senior Night, Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. against Marquette at Owen T. Carroll Field. The game will be broadcast live on the BIG EAST Digital Network via FOX Sports GO. Prior to the contest, Seton Hall win honor its seven graduating student-athletes: Sarah Cortes, Ryann Ramirez, Ana Zadro, Katie Landes, Lauren Hall, Andrea Palermo and Laura Dramis.