ITHACA, N.Y. –
Alexa Sedicino gave the Bryant field hockey team an early lead but Cornell scored the final four goals to post a 4-1 victory over the Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon.
With the loss, the Bulldogs fall to 3-4 overall on the season. Bryant opens America East play on Friday (Sept. 27) when it hosts New Hampshire at Cowen Field.
Sedicino notched her second goal of the season on Sunday, but Bryant was outshot, 24-10, on the afternoon.
Game Information
Cornell 4, Bryant 1
Records: Bryant (3-4), Cornell (1-5)
Location: Dodson Field (Ithaca, N.Y.)
Key Moments
- Julia Ramsey scored just two minutes after Sedicino to tie the game and turn the momentum back in Cornell's favor.
First Quarter
- Jaedyn Scarlatos fired the ball into the circle and the redirection landed on the stick of Sedicino who was able to slot it past the goalie.
- Cornell answered quickly two minutes later. Sara DeSousa pushed the ball away with a dive but Cornell was able to resend it towards the goal and Ramsey knocked it home.
- Polly Parsons corralled a ball in the circle and fired a turnaround shot that found the back of the net.
Second Quarter
- Annabel Cheveley was the recipient of a good feed in front and finished to give Cornell a 3-1 lead.
Third Quarter
- Bryant and Cornell combined for just one penalty corner and four total shots in an evenly matched third quarter.
Fourth Quarter
- Cornell closed the scoring as Vivienne Mueller knocked home a loose ball following a goal line scrum.
Bryant Notes and Notables
- Bryant falls to 0-3 all-time against Cornell.
- Sunday marked Bryant's first road game of the season.
- The Bulldogs scored their first goal in three meetings with Cornell.
- Sedicino's goal was her second of the year.
- Sara DeSousa posted two saves and allowed three goals in 23 minutes of action.
- Maud van Lierop posted three saves and allowed one goal in 36 minutes of action.
Up Next
Bryant opens America East play on Friday (Sept. 27) as it hosts New Hampshire at Cowen Field. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m.
