SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A trio of first-half goals was the difference as Towson earned a 3-0 victory over the Bryant field hockey team on Sunday afternoon at Cowen Field.
With the loss, the Bulldogs fall to 6-6 overall. Bryant continues its three-game homestand on Friday afternoon as it welcomes Maine to Cowen Field for a 3:00 p.m. contest.
The Tigers scored twice in the first quarter and limited Bryant to just three penalty corners and four total shots on goal.
Game Information
Towson 3, Bryant 0
Records: Bryant (6-6), Towson (5-9)
Location: Cowen Field (Smithfield, R.I.)
Key Moment
- The Tigers scored on their first two shots and never looked back.
First Quarter
- Towson scored twice in the first quarter on two shots. The first goal came on a defensive breakdown and left Olivia Miller alone in front for the goal.
- The Tigers then got a big save from Grace Goodman to keep it 1-0.
- Towson responded and made it 2-0 as Jillian Labar's pass in front deflected off a Bryant player and into the back of the cage.
Second Quarter
- The Tigers added to their lead as Anouk Westerink was able to corral a rebound and tap it home.
Third Quarter
- Bryant had its best chance to get on the board early in the third quarter but Callie Caito's attempt off a penalty corner was denied. Josefina Sayal made the defensive save on the goal line for Towson.
- Maud van Lierop added a pair of sparkling saves to keep it 3-0.
Fourth Quarter
- van Lierop three more saves to keep Towson off the board.
Bryant Notes and Notables
- Bryant is now 0-2 all-time against Towson.
- The Bulldogs were swept in a weekend for the first time this season.
- van Lierop finished with eight saves.
Up Next
Bryant continues its three-game homestand on Friday as it welcomes Maine for its first America East home game. Pass back is set for 3:00 p.m.
