BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermont scored three third-quarter goals to earn a 3-1 victory over the Bryant field hockey team on Friday afternoon at Moulton Winder Field.
With the loss, the Bulldogs fall to 7-8 overall and 0-4 in America East play. Bryant closes out the weekend on Sunday when it faces Dartmouth at 1:00 p.m.
Bryant defended each of Vermont's first 10 penalty corners but the Catamounts finally broke through, scoring off two in a three-goal third quarter.
Game Information
Vermont 3, Bryant 1
Records: Bryant (7-8, 0-4), Vermont (11-4, 2-2)
Location: Moulton Winder Field (Burlington, Vt.)
Key Moment
- The Catamounts scored off a long ball that was played into the circle following a penalty corner.
First Quarter
- Vermont carried the play from the beginning, pinning Bryant in its own end. The Catamounts collected three penalty corners and five four shots on goal.
Second Quarter
- The Catamounts collected five more penalty corners but Maud van Lierop posted five saves to keep the game scoreless at the half.
Third Quarter
- Vermont finally broke through just over five minutes into the third quarter. After Bryant successfully defended a corner, the Catamounts shifted the ball outside and a low drive was handled in the circle. Gabriella Santini then knocked it home to make it 1-0.
- Gloria Allen and Veerle Nijhuis scored off penalty corners to make it 3-0.
Fourth Quarter
Bryant Notes and Notables
- Bryant is 1-8 all-time against Vermont.
- Vermont held a 15-4 edge in penalty corners and a 19-5 edge in shots.
- Funes scored her eighth goal of the season.
- Joss collected her seventh assist of the season and the 10th of her career.
- van Leeuwen collected the first assist and point of her collegiate career.
- van Lierop finished with nine saves.
Up Next
Bryant will face Dartmouth on Sunday in Hanover, N.H. Pass back is set for 1:00 p.m.
