WASHINGTON, D.C. - Georgetown continued their impressive run with a commanding 5-0 victory over Providence on Wednesday evening at Shaw Field. The Hoyas (11-2-2) extended their winning streak to seven games while Providence (4-5-3) suffered their first loss in three matches.
Maja Lardner opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a low drive to the left corner. Georgetown doubled their advantage through Lizzie Heller in the 22nd minute, with Lardner providing the assist. The Hoyas continued their offensive onslaught when Shay Montgomery converted a penalty kick in the 51st minute after Providence's Stephanie Schoeley was shown a yellow card for a foul in the box. Lardner netted her second in the 73rd minute off an assist from Montgomery, before Henley Tippins completed the scoring in the 81st minute with help from Caroline Spengler and Abigail Droner.
The first half saw Georgetown establish their dominance early, outshooting Providence 12-1 in the opening 45 minutes. The Hoyas' pressure was relentless, with Henley Tippins and Mary Cochran creating multiple chances. Providence struggled to maintain possession, managing just one shot attempt from Lily Gibbs in the 25th minute.
Georgetown's control continued after the break, with Montgomery's penalty kick early in the second half effectively ending Providence's hopes of a comeback. The Hoyas made several tactical adjustments, bringing on fresh legs through multiple substitutions including Ellen Carter and Natalie Means, who both contributed to maintaining the team's high pressing style. Providence's Courtnee Pickles attempted to spark the Friars' attack with a shot in the 47th minute, but Georgetown's defense remained resolute.
The final statistics highlighted Georgetown's superiority, as they outshot Providence 27-3, with 12 shots on target compared to the Friars' three. The Hoyas also dominated set pieces, earning 10 corner kicks to Providence's two. The match saw one yellow card, shown to Providence's Stephanie Schoeley in the 51st minute.
Maja Lardner was the standout performer with two goals and an assist, while Shay Montgomery contributed a goal and an assist. Georgetown's defensive unit, anchored by their backline, limited Providence to just three shots throughout the entire match. Providence goalkeeper Emma Gregorski made seven saves despite the final scoreline.
Georgetown's tactical approach focused on quick transitions and wide play, utilizing the speed of their wingers to create overlapping runs. Providence attempted to counter with a more defensive setup, but struggled to contain Georgetown's fluid attacking movements, particularly in transition phases.
The victory maintains Georgetown's impressive form in conference play, while Providence's road struggles continue. The Hoyas' seven-game winning streak demonstrates their growing momentum as the season progresses, while Providence will need to regroup quickly to maintain their position in the conference standings.
Looking ahead, Georgetown travels to face Marquette on October 18 at 8:00 PM, while Providence returns home to host Xavier on the same day at 6:00 PM. The Hoyas will aim to extend their winning streak to eight games, while the Friars seek to bounce back from this decisive defeat.