Box Score BOSTON – Caroline O'Brien recorded a hat trick to lift Boston University to a 3-0 victory over the Bryant field hockey team on Sunday afternoon at New Balance Field.

With the loss, the Bulldogs fall to 2-4 on the season. Bryant returns to Cowen Field on Tuesday afternoon when it hosts Holy Cross at 4:00 p.m.

Game Information
Boston 3, Bryant 0
Records: Bryant (2-4), Boston U (3-4)
Location: New Balance Field (Boston, Mass.)

Key Moment

• O'Brien gave BU the early lead, scoring less than four minutes in.

First Quarter

• The Terriers scored less than four minutes into the game as Caroline O'Brien took advantage of Bryant turnover. O'Brien curled around her defender in the circle and then held onto the ball an extra beat before slotting it home.
• Bryant responded well, earning a pair of corners in the quarter.

Second Quarter

• van Lierop made several big saves to keep the Bulldogs down just a goal. She finished the first half with seven saves.

Third Quarter

• O'Brien doubled BU's lead as she corralled a turnover and finished inside the circle.
• O'Brien completed her hat trick as she received a pass with her back to the cage, turned and fired it home.

Fourth Quarter

• Bryant and BU closed out the game without scoring.

Bryant Notes and Notables

• Bryant and BU were meeting for just the second time in program history.
• van Lierop posted a career-high 12 saves.

Up Next
Bryant returns to Cowen Field on Tuesday afternoon when it welcomes Holy Cross. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m.