Van Volsen scores twice as Providence beats Sacred Heart 4‑2
MAULDIN, S.C. (Interstat) — Grace Van Volsen scored twice and had six shots on goal as Providence beat Sacred Heart 4-2 on Friday in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game at Tiexi New District Sports Center. Cali Cerruti added an assist, three shots and four penalty minutes for the Friars. Bianca Birrittieri made 16 saves on 18 shots. Kiara Kraft had an assist and five shots, Hanna Olson scored and had three shots, Emma Hofbauer had an assist, and Audrey Knapp had two assists and three shots. Isabella Chaput scored and had five shots and one hit for the Pioneers, Elizabeth Janovski scored and had four penalty minutes, and Sara Gerdel scored and had two penalty minutes. Providence scored two goals in the first period and two in the second. The Friars improved to 1-0; the Pioneers fell to 0-1. Attendance was 713. Providence will host Sacred Heart in its next game.