SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In a America East victory, Emily DeGeorge recorded a hat trick in the first quarter to spark the Bulldogs' momentum, while Lily Auger delivered the eventual game-winning goal with just three minutes remaining in the fourth.

Goal Keeper Sam Centofante came in clutch, stopping UAlbany's potential equalizer with 50 seconds left on the clock, and the Bulldogs held on for a crucial 10-9 victory as time expired.

DeGeorge led the Bulldogs with three goals, while Katter paced the team with three assists and five total points, the win moves the Black and Gold to 3-1 in conference play.

Bryant returns to the field next Saturday (April 19th) visiting UVM.

Matchup: Bryant vs. UAlbany
Records: Bryant (8-6, 3-1)  UAlbany (4-9, 2-2)
Location: Smithfield, RI | Beirne Stadium
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM

Notes and Notables

• Isabelle Katter tallied two goals and three assists with five shots on goal. Katter also drew three draw controls and assisted on the game-winning goal.
• Emily DeGeorge tallied three goals in the game on a hat-trick, including two in the first quarter and a second quarter strike.
• Lily Auger found the back of the net twice, with her second clinching the win.
• Sam Centofante recorded nine saves, including two late-game stops to preserve the lead.
• Bryant took 31 saves to UAlbany's 30 and tallied ten saves to UAlbany's five.
• Bryant collected 16 ground balls and caused 21 turnovers for UAlbany.
• Bryant went 3-5 on free-poisiton shots while UAlbany went 2-6.
• Bryant picked up three cards in the match.

How It Happened

First Quarter
Bryant opened with three quick goals from DeGeorge and Constant while Albany fought back with two goals from Poupard and Mooney. Bryant faced eight shots from the Great Danes while firing back seven. Centofante secured three saves, as Bryant secured a first position shot that DeGeorge capitalized on to end 3-2.

Second Quarter
Scoring slowed for both teams' offensive sides in the second, Bryant's Emily DeGeorge records as the lone scorer for the Bulldogs securing her Hat Trick, while UAlbany's Mooney gave the Bulldogs two goals of her own to tie up 4-4 at half time.

Third Quarter
UlAbany took its first lead of the game from Poupard's 5-4 goal. Isabelle Katter put herself on the scoreboard, securing a free position goal to bring the tie back. Katter, back for more, found the net with ease shortly after, giving the Bulldogs a 6-5 lead. Riley O'Mara sent off a free-position shot, and less than a minute later Amelia Piercy fed Lily Auger the ball on a man-up opportunity, sending the Bulldog's pass Albany 8-6 to end the third.

Fourth Quarter
O'Mara and Katter ran through the Great Danes' defense to create the first three-goal difference in the game. UAlbany capitalized on a crucial free-position goal before McCauley found the back of the net once more. Auger responded with the game-winning goal, putting the Bulldogs up two. Williams struck again for the Great Danes off a Bulldog turnover. In the final moments, Albany secured another free position shot but Sam Centofante stepped onto the scene with a crucial save allowing Bryant to clear the clock 10-9.

Scoring Summary:

First Quarter

10:15 – Gabriella Constant (Bryant, unassisted) – Score: Bryant 1-0
08:27 – Emily DeGeorge (Bryant, assisted by Elise Larsen) – Score: Bryant 2-0
05:19 – Ava Poupard (UAlbany, free-position goal) – Score: Bryant 2-1
04:24 – Mikaela Mooney (UAlbany, assisted by Dylana Williams) – Score: Tied 2-2
02:23 – Emily DeGeorge (Bryant, free-position goal) – Score: Bryant 3-2

Second Quarter

13:24 – Mikaela Mooney (UAlbany, assisted by Dylana Williams) – Score: Tied 3-3
07:14 – Emily DeGeorge (Bryant, assisted by Isabelle Katter) – Score: Bryant 4-3
06:31 – Haley Phalines (UAlbany, assisted by Mikaela Mooney) – Score: Tied 4-4

Third Quarter
13:19 – Ava Poupard (UAlbany, assisted by Ravan Marsell) – Score: UAlbany 5-4
10:26 – Isabelle Katter (Bryant, free-position goal) – Score: Tied 5-5
09:54 – Emma Weaver (UAlbany, assisted by Ava Poupard) – Score: UAlbany 6-5
06:36 – Isabelle Katter (Bryant, unassisted) – Score: Tied 6-6
02:47 – Riley O'Mara (Bryant, free-position goal) – Score: Bryant 7-6
02:13 – Lily Auger (Bryant, assisted by Amelia Piercy, man-up) – Score: Bryant 8-6

Fourth Quarter

07:58 – Riley O'Mara (Bryant, assisted by Isabelle Katter) – Score: Bryant 9-6
05:24 – Dylana Williams (UAlbany, free-position goal) – Score: Bryant 9-7
04:52 – Gracie McCauley (UAlbany, unassisted, man-up) – Score: Bryant 9-8
03:08 – Lily Auger (Bryant, assisted by Isabelle Katter) – Score: Bryant 10-8
02:46 – Dylana Williams (UAlbany, assisted by Ava Poupard) – Final Score: Bryant 10-9

Final: Bryant 10, UAlbany 9

Up Next:
Bryant travels to the University of Vermont on Saturday, April 19th for a 12 pm America East matchup in Burlington, Vt.