Bulldogs drop Sunday match at Lafayette

EASTON, Pa. – Taryn Rauff scored her first goal of the season but the Bryant University field hockey fell to Lafayette, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon. 

Rauff scored with just over two minutes remaining in the game but the Leopards' three first-half goals were too much for the Black and Gold.     

GAME INFORMATION
Lafayette 3, Bryant 1
Records: Bryant (0-2) | Lafayette (1-1)
Location: Easton, Pa.

KEY MOMENT

• Lafayette expanded its lead with goals four minutes apart in the second quarter to make it 3-0.          

HOW IT HAPPENED

Lafayette got on the board first as Felicitas Hannes scored at the 10:40 mark of the first quarter. Goals from India Ralph and Mackenzie Hall scored four minutes apart in the second quarter to make it 3-0. 

Rauff got Bryant on the board late as she hit a reverse into the top corner of the net for her first of the season.  

BULLDOGS NOTES AND NOTABLES

• Rauff scored for the 13th time in her career.  
• Dieneke Hes posted 13 saves for the Bulldogs. 
• Valerie van Dommelen started up front, marking her first collegiate start and appearance.   

Up Next
The Bulldogs head to Central New York next Friday to face Colgate. Start time is set for 4:00 p.m.