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Bryant downs Holy Cross in overtime behind Clarke, Crowley

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Olivia Clarke deflected home a shot in overtime to lift the Bryant University field hockey team to a 2-1 victory over Holy Cross on Tuesday night in Worcester.   

Game Information
Bryant 2, Holy Cross 1 OT
Records: Bryant (5-4) | Holy Cross (2-6)
Location: Worcester, Mass.

Key Moment

  • Abby Crowley and Lotte Guitink combined to deny the Crusaders on the goal line. Moments later, Clarke tipped home the game-winner.    

How it Happened

  • Bryant led 1-0 at the half thanks to a goal from Taryn Rauff. Rauff's crossing pass deflected off the foot of a Holy Cross defender and into the cage.
  • Holy Cross tied the game in the third quarter on a loose ball in the circle.
  • Crowley kept the game tied 1-1 with two sparkling saves in the fourth quarter.
  • In overtime, Bryant was assessed a five-minute yellow card. Holy Cross eventually awarded a penalty corner but Bryant was able to defend it. Crowley made the initial save before Guitink was able to knock the ball away from the goal line.
  • Moments later, Bryant was awarded a penalty corner and converted. Guitink inserted to Natalie Griffin and Griffin's shot was deftly tipped home by Clarke.

 

Bryant Notes and Notables

  • Bryant now owns a 7-5 record against Holy Cross.
  • Bryant with the win has equaled it's win total of 2022.
  • Clarke has scored the game-winner against Holy Cross the past two years.
  • The goal was Clarke's second goal on the season and now she has seven career goals four being game winners.
  • Rauff scored her third goal of the season and the 18th of her career. She has 42 career points.
  • Griffin picked up her fourth assist of the season which leads the team.
  • Crowley finished the game with 10 saves and was awarded player of the game.
  • Guitink picked up her first assist of the season.

Up Next
Bryant returns to America East play on Friday when it travels to New Hampshire.

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Players Mentioned

Olivia Clarke

#7 Olivia Clarke

F
5' 2"
Graduate Student
Abby Crowley

#11 Abby Crowley

F
5' 7"
Junior
Natalie Griffin

#4 Natalie Griffin

M
5' 7"
Sophomore
Lotte Guitink

#3 Lotte Guitink

B
5' 6"
Senior
Taryn Rauff

#6 Taryn Rauff

M
5' 6"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Olivia Clarke

#7 Olivia Clarke

5' 2"
Graduate Student
F
Abby Crowley

#11 Abby Crowley

5' 7"
Junior
F
Natalie Griffin

#4 Natalie Griffin

5' 7"
Sophomore
M
Lotte Guitink

#3 Lotte Guitink

5' 6"
Senior
B
Taryn Rauff

#6 Taryn Rauff

5' 6"
Graduate Student
M