Dutchwomen down Providence, 5-2

by Ryan Fay

Courtney Turner and Christine Valente scored two goals apiece and the Dutchwomen topped Providence, 5-2, in Friday's regular season home opener.

The win moved the Dutchwomen to 2-0, marking the first time the program has begun a season 2-0 in its 11-year Division I history.

After a scoreless opening period, Providence (0-1-0) struck first when Cassidy Carels lit the lamp 58 seconds into the second period.

The Dutchwomen answered with four unanswered goals. Valente's power play goal tied it midway through the second period. Turner put Union on top, 2-1, just under two and a half minutes later.

Valente's second of the night pushed Union's lead to 3-1 at 2:52 of the third period. A power play tally by Ashley Johnston upped Union's lead to 4-1 at the 8:05 mark.

Providence cut the deficit to 4-2 with Maggie Pendleton's power play goal at 15:17. After Providence pulled goaltender Nina Riley, Turner notched her second of the game with an empty-netter at 18:56 put the win on ice for Union.

Stefanie Thomson picked up three assists for Union while Alex Tancrell-Fontaine collected two. Union goaltender Shenae Lundberg stopped 22-of-24 shots.

Union finishes its two-game home set with Providence at 4 pm Saturday.

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