SMITHFIELD, R.I. - James Carr recorded 20 saves lifting the Bryant University men's lacrosse team to a 13-6 victory over Quinnipiac on Saturday afternoon at Beirne Stadium.
The win moves the Black and Gold to 1-2 on the year. The campaign continues with a stretch of three games on the road. The next home game for the Bulldogs will be on March 21.
James Carr tied the all-time school record for most saves in an individual game. Carr boasted 20 saves while recording a save percentage of 74.1%. Caden Lennon and Dawson Rielly each recorded four goals for the Black and Gold.
Game Information:
Score: Bryant 14, Quinnipiac 7
Records: Bryant (1-2), Quinnipiac (1-3)
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Beirne Stadium)
Key Moment:
- Bryant recorded nine goals in the first half while holding the 'Cats to two.
How it Happened:
- Bryant opened the game with three goals in the first quarter. Rielly opened the scoring just two minutes in before Owen West and Lennon potted goals two minutes apart.
- The two teams traded goals to end the first quarter.
- Zac Amend and Rielly scored their second goals of the match to start the second quarter. Amend recorded an assist to John Tomsheck to complete the 3-0 second quarter start.
- Following a score from the 'Cats, Bryant's second quarter concluded with two goals from Lennon (9-2).
- Rielly completed his hat trick to open Bryant's scoring in the third quarter.
- Quinnipiac would score four of the next five goals to make it a five-goal game (6-11).
- Sam Klein ran through the heart of the defense, taking it himself to score his first career goal to break up the Quinnipiac run.
- The Black and Gold answered the Bobcat run with the next three goals. Rielly and Lennon both scored and Nick Pisano capped Bryant's scoring with a rip to the top corner.
Stats:
- Bryant held a 38-36 advantage in shots.
- Quinnipiac held a 27-24 advantage in shots on goal.
- Bryant held a 20-10 advantage in saves.
- Bryant held a 38-27 advantage in ground balls.
- Caden Lennon and Dawson Rielly each recorded four goals for the Black and Gold.
- Zac Amend recorded a four-point afternoon (2g, 2a).
- John Tomsheck recorded a four-point afternoon (1g, 3a).
- Luke Mead led the Dawgs with seven ground balls and two turnovers forced.
- Sam Klein recorded the first goal of his Bulldog career. Additionally, Klein recorded an assist.
- Owen West recorded one goal and five shots on goal.
- Richie Reid recorded an assist.
Game Notes:
- Bryant is now 7-2 against Quinnipiac.
- Amend has at least three points in all three games this season.
- Rielly's four goals are a season high.
- Lennon's four goals are a season high and mark his first-career hat trick.
- Carr's 20 saves tie the single-game record set previously by Jameson Love and Luke Caracciolo.
Up Next:
The Black and Gold take the shot trip to Brown University next Saturday, Feb. 28. Faceoff will be at 12:00 p.m.