SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant women's soccer and Vermont both secured an America East Championship berth after playing to a 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon in Smithfield.
Jordyn Collins scored the Bulldogs only goal on her senior day.
Game Information
Bryant 1, Vermont 1
Records: Bryant (5-7-4, 3-3-1), Vermont (8-5-4, 3-4-1)
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Beirne Stadium)
Coaches comments on the tie…
"Our team showed a lot of character after going a goal down today. Our response was very positive and the goal that we scored was the result of confident forward passing and running in the attacking half of the field."
Key Moment
Scoring Summary
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60th minute - Bryant 0, Vermont 1 - Vermont's Jazlyn Oviedo passed the ball to Sydney Remington who gave possession to senior Bailey Ayer who sent the ball right towards goalkeeper Selena Negron in the net. The ball bounced backwards off of Negron to allow Vermont to score the first points of the game.
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64th minute - Bryant 1, Vermont 1 - Caitlin Forshay sent the ball from outside the left side of the box into the 18, right in front of the net. Jordyn Collins was able to finish the play and kick the ball past goalkeeper Kylee Carafoli to tie up the game.
Game Notes
- Since the game ended in a tie, both teams have clinched their spot in the America East playoffs.
- Bryant has qualified for the America East playoffs for the first time since joining the conference.
- Bryant recognized its five graduating seniors before kickoff.
- Jordyn Collins scored her fourth goal of the season, she now has 10 points for the season. Collins now has 10 goals in her career.
- Goalkeeper Selena Negron played the full 90 minutes and made three saves.
- Bryant finished with 23 shots, Vermont had 26.
- The Bulldogs remain in 4th place in the America East standings and can clinch a home quarterfinal game with a victory at UMass Lowell on Thursday night.
Next Up
Bryant will travel to Lowell, Mass. on Thursday for its last game of the regular season. The game is set to begin at 7:00 p.m.
