Bulldogs' late rally not enough in 3-2 loss at UNH

DURHAM, N.H. -- The Bryant University field hockey team scored twice in the final three minutes but it wasn't enough as the Bulldogs fell to New Hampshire, 3-2, on Friday afternoon.   

Game Information
New Hampshire 3, Bryant 2
Records: Bryant (5-5, 0-2) | New Hampshire (7-3, 4-0)
Location: Durham, N.H.

Key Moment

• Tasmin Cookman finished off an offensive rush to make it 3-0 with less than 12 minutes to play in the game. The goal became the game-winner after the Black and Gold rallied late.    

How it Happened

• The Wildcats struck first, scoring on a penalty corner in the second quarter.
• UNH then added goals in the third and fourth quarters to make it 3-0. Kathelijne Knuttel slotted home the second goal, while Cookman took a great feed in front of the cage and finished for her 10th of the season. 
• Bryant made a late push, scoring twice in the final three minutes. Lotte Guitink got Bryant on the board, as she banged home a rebound for her first of the season. 
• The Black and Gold then pushed the ball into the circle and after a scrum, Natalie Griffin was able to knock it home with under 50 seconds remaining. 

Bryant Notes and Notables

• The two goals are the most by Bryant against UNH. 
• Guitink's goal was her first of the season. 
• Griffin now has two goals and four assists on the season. 
• Dieneke Hes returned to the cage for Bryant, posting eight saves. 

Up Next
Bryant has a week off before traveling to Maine on October 6.