WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross women's hockey team fell to Providence, 1-0, Friday night at the Hart Center Rink.

The Crusaders outshot the Friars, 26-23. It marks the second straight game that they have done so. In the first period, Holy Cross held the advantage in shots, 11-7, and came up with a handful of legitimate scoring chances on the power play.

Providence rebounded in the second period and was able to push across a goal with under three minutes to play in the period. Chloe Gonsalves found Bailey Burton for the tally.
The Crusaders outshot the Friars again in the third, 9-5, but again weren't able to get any to go.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Jada Brenon made 22 saves on the night.
• Five Crusaders tied with a team-high three shots.
• Holy Cross was perfect on the penalty kill, stopping all three of the Friars' chances.
• The one-goal margin is the smallest ever between Holy Cross and Providence. The Crusaders lost all three games last season by at least three goals.

UP NEXT:
The Crusaders travel to the New Hampshire this Sunday, Nov. 3, for a 2 p.m. matchup with the Wildcats.