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Pilots Weekend Recap: Soccer enters their final weekend of the season, as Basketball and Volleyball are just gearing up

Women's Soccer
It was a weekend of grit and goals for the Pilots as they wrapped up their MCAC regular season and secured the #2 seed heading into playoffs.

Pilots athletics also recognized six graduating soccer athletes, as they played their final home game in the navy and white!

#17 Laurianne Chiasson
#2 Emily Eskiw
#12 Rashard Hibbert
#6 Johannes Barnes
#0 Blake Harder
#10 Isaac Aman

On Saturday, Providence faced the first-place Brandon Bobcats in what turned into a dramatic 2–2 draw. After falling behind 2–0 in the first half, the Pilots fought back with late-game heroics. Serena Negrich sparked the comeback in the 83rd minute with a calm finish from the penalty spot, and just five minutes later, Olivia Swaby found the back of the net to level the score. The team's resilience shone through as they dominated possession and created eight corner kicks in the match.

On Sunday, Providence came out flying against the CMU Blazers, rolling to a commanding 9–0 win in Winnipeg. Goals came from all over the field — Hannah Degueldre led the way with a brace (3', 48'), Halle Owen added two (28', 37'), and both Telah McVicker (56', 68') and Serena Negrich (61', 71') also tallied twice. Izzy Kooy netted one early (9'), while Jayda Codling had a standout performance with three assists. Cassie Hoytema, Hayley Medeiros, and Telah McVicker each picked up key helpers in the offensive explosion.

The Pilots finish the regular season strong and will head into the postseason as the #2 seed, set to face USB Les Rougesin the MCAC Semifinal on October 25 at 12:00 PM in Brandon.

Men's Soccer
The men's squad wrapped up their regular season on the road with a pair of competitive battles that didn't quite go their way.

On Saturday, the Pilots hosted Brandon in a tight 3–2 loss. Rashard Hibbert opened the scoring early for Providence, but Brandon struck back with two goals before the half. In the second frame, Benjamin Maier pulled the Pilots level with a goal assisted by Marco Downie, but the Bobcats capitalized on a late chance to secure the win.


 

Sunday's match against CMU saw the Pilots fall 6–1, closing out the regular season as the #4 seed in the MCAC standings. Providence will meet the #1-seeded Brandon Bobcats again in the semifinal at 2:30 PM on October 25, as both the men's and women's championships will be hosted in Brandon

Men's Volleyball
The Pilots split their exhibition matches against the CMU Blazers in a pair of five-set thrillers, earning one win and one loss in split-squad play. The performances were a confidence boost for the group as they gear up for their season opener this Friday against the Assiniboine Cougars in Brandon.

Women's Volleyball
The Pilots hit the road for Thunder Bay, Ontario, facing familiar competition in Lakehead University and Confederation College. Providence dropped both matches to Lakehead (1–3) but swept Confederation in straight sets (3–0) both times. Beyond the results, the trip was filled with valuable team bonding and chemistry building as the group looks ahead to their MCAC season and the 2026 CCAA National Championship, which Providence will proudly host.

Women's Basketball
The Pilots edged out the CMU Blazers 60–56 in an exhibition matchup, continuing to find rhythm and cohesion as they prepare for the upcoming NCCAA and MCAC seasons.

Men's Basketball
The men's team fell 92–72 to the Blazers in their exhibition contest but took plenty of positives from the matchup. The Pilots will now head south to face Mayville State in a doubleheader this weekend — another key step in their preseason preparation.

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Players Mentioned

Emily  Eskiw

#2 Emily Eskiw

Defender
5' 3"
Sophomore
Cassie   Hoytema

#4 Cassie Hoytema

Midfielder
5' 8"
Freshman
Hayley Medeiros

#6 Hayley Medeiros

Midfielder
5' 6"
Freshman
Olivia Swaby

#16 Olivia Swaby

Defender
5' 5"
Sophomore
Laurianne Chiasson

#17 Laurianne Chiasson

Defender
5' 7"
Senior
Serena Negrich

#18 Serena Negrich

Striker
5' 4"
Sophomore
Jayda Codling

#19 Jayda Codling

Defender
5' 7"
Freshman
Halle   Owen

#21 Halle Owen

Striker
5' 7"
Freshman
Izzy Kooy

#20 Izzy Kooy

Defender
5' 6"
Freshman
Blake  Harder

#0 Blake Harder

Goalie
5' 10"
Sophomore
Marco Downie

#5 Marco Downie

Defender
5' 10"
Freshman
Johannes Barnes

#6 Johannes Barnes

Midfielder
5' 7"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Emily  Eskiw

#2 Emily Eskiw

5' 3"
Sophomore
Defender
Cassie   Hoytema

#4 Cassie Hoytema

5' 8"
Freshman
Midfielder
Hayley Medeiros

#6 Hayley Medeiros

5' 6"
Freshman
Midfielder
Olivia Swaby

#16 Olivia Swaby

5' 5"
Sophomore
Defender
Laurianne Chiasson

#17 Laurianne Chiasson

5' 7"
Senior
Defender
Serena Negrich

#18 Serena Negrich

5' 4"
Sophomore
Striker
Jayda Codling

#19 Jayda Codling

5' 7"
Freshman
Defender
Halle   Owen

#21 Halle Owen

5' 7"
Freshman
Striker
Izzy Kooy

#20 Izzy Kooy

5' 6"
Freshman
Defender
Blake  Harder

#0 Blake Harder

5' 10"
Sophomore
Goalie
Marco Downie

#5 Marco Downie

5' 10"
Freshman
Defender
Johannes Barnes

#6 Johannes Barnes

5' 7"
Junior
Midfielder

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