FAIRFIELD, CT – The Bryant University women's lacrosse team ran away with a 13-8 victory over SHU on the back of two big quarters during Friday's non-conference matchup.

Bryant trailed for the first two quarters, consistently down by 1-2 points, before stepping up in the remaining quarters. They tied the game at the half before dominating the fourth quarter with three consecutive goals to put them in the lead. Emily DeGeorge called the game with a goal in the final five minutes of play.

This marks Bryant's fourth consecutive win over Sacred Heart and secures them a victory to open season play.

Game Information

Bryant vs. SHU
Score: BRY 13 - SHU 8
Records: Bryant (1-0, 0-0), SHU (0-1, 0-0)
Location: Fairfield, CT | Campus Field

How It Happened:

Quarter 1: While Bryant scored the opening goal courtesy of Riley O'Mara, Sacred Heart controlled much of the first quarter. The Pioneers' Jamie Tanner, Maci Black, and Shae Insinga put them up 3-2 by the end of the period, with Emily DeGeorge closing the gap with her first goal of the game.
Quarter 2: Bryant began picking up momentum nearing the end of the second quarter, with Amelia Piercy entering the scoring scene. Emily DeGeorge quickly responded to Erin Herrold's goal in under a minute before Sacred Heart fired back with two goals, extending their lead to 6-4. DeGeorge notched her third goal of the night, followed by Gabriella Constant's equalizer, sending the game into halftime tied at 6-6.
Quarter 3: Bryant took control in the third quarter, with Amelia Piercy striking first. Isabelle Katter soon followed suit, picking up her first goal of the night. Elise Larsen then found the net to solidify a 9-8 lead heading into the final quarter.
Quarter 4: The Bulldogs locked in defensively in the fourth, protecting their lead. Goalkeeper Sam Centofante made two crucial saves while the defense forced seven turnovers from Sacred Heart. Meanwhile, the offense sealed the victory with four goals. Piercy and DeGeorge refused to have a quiet night, finishing with three and four goals, respectively.

Scoring Summary:

Riley O'Mara: Unassisted, 14:34 1st
Emily DeGeorge: Assisted by Amelia Piercy, 04:37 1st
Amelia Piercy: Assisted by Isabelle Katter, 12:51 2nd
Emily DeGeorge: Assisted by Elise Larsen, 09:44 2nd
Emily DeGeorge: Assisted by Rylee Slate, 03:49 2nd
Gabriella Constant: Unassisted, 01:19 2nd
Amelia Piercy: Unassisted, 10:40 3rd
Isabelle Katter: Unassisted, 09:34 3rd
Elise Larsen: Unassisted, 00:13 3rd
Amelia Piercy: Assisted by Gabriella Constant, 13:53 4th
Elise Larsen: Unassisted, 11:13 4th
Malin-Skye Turnquist: Unassisted, 06:10 4th
Emily DeGeorge: Unassisted, 04:23 4th

Notes and Notables:

• Emily DeGeorge opened the season with a four-goal performance.
• The Bulldogs have now beaten Sacred Heart four straight times, bringing their overall record against the Pioneers to 13-8.
• Malin-Skye Turnquist recorded her second career goal as a Bulldog.
• Izzy Katter and Riley O'Mara notched their first goals of the season.
• Amelia Piercy finished with three goals, two shy of her career-high five against Sacred Heart last season.
• Elise Larsen tallied two unassisted goals for the Bulldogs.
• Kaelynn O'Brien, Isabelle Katter, and Amelia Piercy received green cards, marking their first bookings of the season.
• Elise Larsen and Rylee Slate picked up yellow cards, with Larsen earning two and Slate one.

Up Next:

Bryant returns home to face Stony Brook University, Wednesday, February 12th at 12 pm.