SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Holy Cross' Saskia Williams scored with 1:19 left to lift the Crusaders to a 2-1 victory over the Bryant field hockey team on Tuesday afternoon at Cowen Field.
With the loss, the Bulldogs fall to 2-5 on the season. Bryant returns to the pitch on Sunday when it visits La Salle.
Game Information
Holy Cross 2, Bryant 1
Records: Bryant (2-5), Holy Cross (3-4)
Location: Cowen Field (Smithfield, R.I.)
Key Moment
- The Crusaders earned a penalty corner late and Williams was able to fire it home to break a 1-1 tie.
First Quarter
- The Crusaders struck first as Julia Carrozza collected a loose ball and fired it home.
Second Quarter
- Bryant found its footing in the second quarter and outshot the Crusaders, 5-0.
Third Quarter
- Callie Caito knotted the score at 1-1 as she scored just over two minutes into the second half. Caito collected the ball and carried into the circle, dribbling between two defenders before striking a reverse shot into the cage.
Fourth Quarter
- Holy Cross goalkeeper Mia McClosky made two big saves to keep the game tied at 1-1.
- The Crusaders then earned a penalty corner and Williams fired home a stick stop to make it 2-1.
Bryant Notes and Notables
- Bryant and Holy Cross have now split 14 all-time meetings.
- Caito's goal was her fifth of the season, a new season high.
Up Next
Bryant will have Friday off before heading to Philadelphia to take on La Salle on Sunday.