Gouws' hat trick lifts Bryant to overtime win

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Brittany Gouws completed her first-career hat trick with a goal 5:08 into overtime to lift the Bryant University field hockey team to a 3-2 victory over Saint Louis on Sunday afternoon at the Track and Turf Complex. 

Bryant has now won three-straight games and evened its overall record at 4-4. Gouws finished the two-game weekend with five goals and two assists for 12 points.   

GAME INFORMATION
Bryant 3, Saint Louis 2 (OT)
Records: Bryant (4-4) | Saint Louis (1-7)
Location: Smithfield, R.I.

KEY MOMENT

• Gouws collected the ball and raced down the sideline on a 2-on-0 with Olivia Clarke. She carried the ball at the goalie and slotted it into the right corner for the game-winning goal.            

HOW IT HAPPENED

Gouws got the Bulldogs on the board just over 11 minutes in, firing home a loose ball from the right side. The Bilikens would tie the game on a goal from Josefina Perez.

Gouws put Bryant ahead again, scoring off a feed from Natalie Griffin. Griffin slid the ball across the front of the goal and Gouws tapped it home. Once again, the Bilikens were able to tie it as Shaya Dry scored on a breakaway with just under three minutes remaining in regulation. 

In overtime, Bryant had several opportunities before finally cashing in. Gouws was able to end the game with a perfectly placed shot into the back of the net. 

BULLDOGS NOTES AND NOTABLES

• Bryant won its third-straight game with the overtime victory. The Bulldogs have won three-straight games for the first time since 2013 when they won seven in a row.
• The Black and Gold have scored three or more goals in three straight games for the first time in DI program history. 
• Bryant's four victories are its most since it won four games in 2016. 
• Gouws recorded her first-career hat trick.
• In two games this weekend, Gouws finished with five goals and two assists for 12 points. Gouws leads the team with 14 points on the year.
• Griffin recorded her third assist of the season.  
• Dieneke Hes made three saves to earn her fourth win of the season. 

Up Next
The Bulldogs begin America East play next Friday when they face Vermont on the road.