HANOVER, N.H. – Emily DeGeorge and Gabriella Constant recorded hat tricks but No. 25 nationally-ranked Harvard pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat the Bryant women's lacrosse team, 18-8, on a cold and rainy Wednesday night at Beirne Stadium.

With the loss, Bryant falls to 1-2 on the year and drops to 0-4 in the all-time series against the Crimson. Bryant hosts Rhode Island on Saturday, Feb 21 in the second half of a men's and women's doubleheader. First draw is set for 3:00 p.m.

DeGeorge finished with three goals on five shots, while Constant scored on all three of her shots on goal. Emma Wymes and Sophia Fruci added a goal and an assist, while Rylee Slate collected a pair of helpers.

Game Information
No. 25 Harvard 18, Bryant 8
Records: Bryant (1-2) | No. 25 Harvard (1-1)
Location: Beirne Stadium (Smithfield, R.I.)
Key Moments

• Harvard scored four times in the first three minutes of the fourth quarter to open up a five-goal edge.

How it Happened

• Bryant opened the scoring as Constant received the pass, spun and fired home for her first of the night.
• Harvard, however, scored the next four goals to take a 4-1 lead after the first quarter.
• Bryant came out flying in the second quarter as DeGeorge flung home a feed from Wymes before Constant finished a free position to make it a one-goal game (3-4).
• The two teams would trade goals the rest of the half, with Constant completing her hat trick with a free position shot over the goalies right shoulder.
• Sophia Fruci brought Bryant within a goal at the break as she curled out from behind the cage and fired a shot to the short side for her first career goal.
• Harvard opened the second half with three goals in first six minutes, including two from Charlotte Hodgson, to take a 9-5 lead.
• DeGeorge would answer with back-to-back goals, completing her hat trick with a marvelous behind the back shot (7-9).
• Wymes would pull Bryant back within two goals at the start of the fourth quarter as she cut to the net and then out-waited the goalie before finishing.
• Harvard, however, scored four times in the next three minutes to grab a 13-8 lead.
• The Crimson would go on to score the final eight goals of the game to earn the victory.

Stats

• Harvard outshot Bryant, 34-25.
• The Crimson also held a 17-11 edge in draws and forced 13 turnovers.
• DeGeorge and Constant each finished with a hat trick for Bryant.
• Wymes and Fruci collected a goal and an assist each.
• Slate picked up two assists.
• Isabella Cardi posted six saves in goal.
• Kaelynn O'Brien posted three draw controls and two caused turnovers.
• Julia Girad led Bryant with five draw controls.

Game Notes

• The Bulldogs fall to 0-4 in the all-time series with the Crimson.
• DeGeorge recorded her second hat trick of the year.
• Constant notched her first three goals of 2026. She has recorded a hat trick in each of the last two games against Harvard.
• O'Brien has now caused multiple turnovers in all three games.
• Cardi was making her first career start in the cage.

Up Next
The Bulldogs have a quick turnaround as they welcome Rhode Island to Beirne Stadium on Saturday afternoon. First draw is set for 3:00 p.m.

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