Clarke’s overtime goal lifts Providence past Boston College

BOSTON (Interstat) — Hannah Clarke scored at 62:45 of overtime to give Providence a 3-2 victory over Boston College in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Saturday at Kelley Rink. Clarke’s goal was assisted by Audrey Knapp and Sophie Harold. Providence improved to 3-3, and Boston College dropped to 2-1. Mallory Hartl stopped 31 of 33 shots for the Friars. Emma Hofbauer added a goal and an assist, while Josie Lang also scored. Knapp finished with two assists, and Sami Snyder had one assist. Ava Thomas scored once for the Eagles and recorded nine shots on goal. Jilian Klein also scored for Boston College. Sarah Powers and Penelope Lavoie added assists for the Eagles. Providence’s early goals came from Lang in the first period and Hofbauer later in the first. Klein cut the deficit in the second period, and Thomas tied the game in the third. Clarke then delivered the winner in the extra period. Hartl’s performance helped Providence secure the road win.