Box Score North Andover, Mass. — The Bryant University women's soccer team took an early second-half lead but couldn't hold off Merrimack, falling 2-1 Sunday afternoon at Martone-Mejail Field.
Final Score: Bryant 1, Merrimack 2
Records: Bryant (1-2-1), Merrimack (2-2-1)
Location: Martone-Mejail Field | North Andover, Mass.
Coach Biggs' Comments:
"Today's game was hard fought. We did well with the physical side of the game and were able to attack through both long and short passes. In the end, converting a free kick from just outside the box was enough to separate the two teams."
Key Moments:
- Lola Griffin fired a shot toward the bottom right corner late in the first half, but Kaitlyn Brewi made the save.
- Bryant came out attacking in the second half, with Caitlin Forshay hitting the crossbar
- Bryant opened the second half by taking a 1-0 lead on a penalty kick from Samantha Zaslaw.
- Merrimack quickly responded to level the match at 1-1.
- Late in the second, the warriors scored breaking the 1-1 tie and ultimately leading them to the win.
Scoring Summary:
- 52nd minute: Samantha Zaslaw converted a penalty kick to put Bryant ahead, 1-0.
- 54th minute: Kylie Fuller scored for Merrimack, assisted by Emily McCabe, to tie the match at 1-1.
- 84th minute: Sophia Keogh scored on a free kick outside the box to give Merrimack a 2-1 lead.
Game Notes:
- Samantha Zaslaw recorded Bryant's lone goal of the afternoon, converting her second penalty kick of the season.
- Bryant's 13 shots were its highest total of the season through four matches.
- Caitlin Forshay recorded a team-high three shots, including two on goal.
- Merrimack's Kaitlyn Brewi and Hannah Carr both received yellow cards.
Next Up:
Bryant plays URI at Beirne Stadium in Smithfield, R.I., on Thursday, September 3rd with a 7:00PM kickoff.
