Griffin records first career goal as Bryant ties with UVM

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Makayla Griffin of the Bryant University women's soccer team scored her first career goal in the Bulldog's 1-1 draw against Vermont at Beirne Stadium today. Rachel Roman and Emma Pedolzky were credited with assists on the goal.

Game Information
Bryant 1, UVM 1
Records: Bryant (3-5-1), Vermont (3-4-2)
Location: Smithfield, R.I.

Coach Biggs' Comments

"Our energy and effort throughout the game reflected a great week of practice. We communicated well and remained organized for 90 minutes. We were more dangerous in attack than we were last week without giving away much ground in defense during the run of play".

Key Moment

• The Catamounts tied the game with 18 minutes left.

Scoring Summary

• 48th minute - Bryant 1, UVM 0 - The Black and Gold were given a corner on the right side of the field. Roman sent the corner in front of the net, which Pedolzky then tipped to Griffin, who corraled the ball and shot it past the UVM goalie for the goal.
• 72nd minute - Bryant 1, UVM 1 - The Vermont forward ran the field length and then lofted a pass to Jill Broody, who riffled a shot to tie the game.

Notes and Notables

• Griffin recorded her first career goal.
• Pedolzky and Roman tallied their first assists of the season.
• Bryant earned their first point in America East play.
• Kathryn McNeil had six saves.
• The Bulldogs had seven corners compared to Vermont's four.

Next Up

The Black and Gold will head to Albany on Thursday.