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No. 3 Huskies to Host Providence, No. 10 Delaware
10/9/2019 4:05:00 PM | Field Hockey
STORRS, Conn. – The third-ranked UConn field hockey team (10-2, 3-0 BIG EAST) returns to the George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex this weekend to host a pair of games. The Huskies take on Providence (7-4, 2-1) Friday at 3 p.m. and No. 10 Delaware (8-2) Sunday at noon.
UConn's game vs. Providence was moved to a 3 p.m. start time due to concerns over mosquito-borne virus EEE. The game was previously scheduled for a 6 p.m. start.
Sunday is UConn's Pink Game. Fans are encouraged to wear pink. The Huskies will honor Ginny O'Neill '85, a former field hockey team member who passed away in May.
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Last Time Out
UConn fell to No. 4 Maryland, 2-0, last Sunday. Redshirt sophomore Cheyenne Sprecher made eight saves in the game, including seven in the second half.
Beasts of the BIG EAST
UConn has won 35 straight BIG EAST regular season games, dating back to the 2013 season. The Huskies have won six straight BIG EAST regular season and tournament titles. UConn was picked as the preseason favorite to win the conference title again this season.
In the Rankings
UConn is ranked No. 3 in the latest NFHCA Coaches Poll. Delaware is the 10th ranked opponent the Huskies will face this season. UConn ranks No. 4 in the latest NCAA Field Hockey RPI.
Scouting the Friars
Providence is coming off a 5-1 win over Dartmouth last Sunday. This season, Izzy Mendez leads the Friars with seven goals and 16 points. Lydia Rice has started every game in goal and holds a 1.36 goals-against average and .714 save percentage.
Scouting the Blue Hens
Delaware picked up a 5-1 win over No. 25 Northeastern on Sunday. Femke Strien leads the team with nine goals and 20 points this year. Sydney Rhodes has started every game in goal and holds an 0.82 GAA and a .778 save percentage.
