SMITHFIELD, R.I.  – Megan Smith's second-quarter goal was the difference as the Bryant field hockey team defeated Merrimack, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at Cowen Field.
With the win, the Bulldogs snap a nine-game losing streak and improve to 3-9 overall. Bryant hits the road next weekend with games at Maine (Friday) and Brown (Sunday).

Game Information
Bryant 1, Merrimack 0
Records: Bryant (3-9), Merrimack (2-12)
Location: Cowen Field, Smithfield, R.I.)

Key Moment

• Smith was able to knock home a loose ball in the second quarter for the game's only goal.

First Quarter

• Bryant collected three penalty corners but couldn't convert in the first quarter.

Second Quarter

• Bryant finally broke through on its seventh penalty corner of the first half. The initial shot attempt was blocked and the ball caromed to the near side of the cage. Smith was in the right place and was able to knock it home.

Third Quarter

• Maud van Lierop made her only save of the game, keeping Bryant ahead 1-0.

Fourth Quarter

• The Warriors earned their second penalty corner of the match but couldn't convert.

Bryant Notes and Notables

• van Lierop earned her first win of the season and posted her first-career shutout.
• Smith's goal was her third of the season and snapped a nine-game scoring drought.
• Bryant is now 6-1 vs Merrimack at the DI level. The Bulldogs have won each of the last six.

Up Next
Bryant will hit the road next weekend, traveling to Orono to face the Black Bears on Friday before taking on in-state rival Brown on Sunday.