PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team fell to Providence College 5-4 in a close game on the road.

Location: Glay Field (Providence, R.I.)
Providence 5, Bryant 4
W | L | S: Emily Jonte (1-0) | Brooke Tracy (0-6)
Key Moment GM1)

• The Bulldogs took a one-run lead in the top of the sixth, and then PC scored three runs in the bottom of the inning.

How it Happened (GM1)

• In the bottom of the second inning, the Friars hit a solo home run (1-0).
• PC hit an RBI-double to right-center in the bottom of the third with two outs (2-0).
• McKenzie McAloon hit a leadoff single in the top of the fourth. Faith Valenzuela pinch ran, stole second, and advanced to third on a bunt. Valenzuela was brought home on a sac-bunt (2-1).
• In the top of the fifth, Hannah Cochran hit a double and advanced to third on a wild pitch. Meaghan Houk hit a double to deep center, tying the game at two.
• McAloon hit a leadoff single in the top of the sixth, leading to an RBI-double from Arlisenny Rodríguez to give the Bulldogs the lead (3-2).
• The Friars responded with three runs in the bottom of the sixth to regain the lead (5-3).
• Hannah Cochran drew a walk to begin the top of the seventh, stole second base, and then Makenna Coleman hit an RBI-single to get within one (5-4). The Bulldogs were then caught stealing and struck out to end the game.

Stats (GM1)

• Coleman had three hits and an RBI.
• Houk tallied two hits and an RBI.
• McAloon posted two hits.
• Rodriguez recorded one hit and two RBIs.
• Jaelynn Lee, Valenzuela, Houk, and Cochran had a stolen base.
• Maddy Wachter struck out two in four innings.
• Tracy had two strikeouts in two innings.

Next Up
The Bulldogs welcome UMass Lowell to Conaty Park for a weekend series.