Bryant falls to Quinnipiac in home opener

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's lacrosse team got off to a fast start, but it would be Quinnipiac who would take the victory on Saturday by a final score of 13-10 in the Bulldogs home opener.

John Tomsheck recorded his first career hat trick and Jack Lonsinger potted a pair of goals in the match.

Nathan Laliberte continued his prominent play at the X winning 19-27 faceoffs and collecting 12 ground balls. Drew Lucas put together a solid outing as well; causing three turnovers.

Game Information
Bryant 10, Quinnipiac 13
Records: Bryant 2-2, Quinnipiac 3-0
Location: Beirne Stadium (Smithfield, R.I.)

Key Moment

• Quinnipiac outscored Bryant 8-4 in the second half.            

How it Happened

• Bryant got the scoring started early when Johnny Hackett netted an unassisted goal to put the Bulldogs up 1-0.

• Less than a minute later, John Tomsheck would add to the advantage with his first goal of the game.

• After another Bryant score, Quinnipiac would get on the board when Trevor Douglas would go on to score consecutive goals to narrow Bryant's lead to one.

• An additional two goals from Nick Meoni and Steven Germain would put the Bobcats ahead 4-3.

• With time expiring in the first, Jack Lonsinger would record his second goal of the day and tie things up.

• Opening the second quarter, Quinnipiac would give Bryant the lead back after surrendering an own goal.

• After a Bobcat goal midway through the period, Mason Drouin would connect for Bryant to put the Bulldogs in front at the half.

• The third quarter would see Quinnipiac rattle off a slew of goals while Bryant would score three including two from Tomsheck to complete his hat trick.

• In the fourth, Quinnipiac would hold Bryant to one score; a Kevin Groeninger goal in the beginning of the quarter.

Stats

• Bryant outshot the Bobcats 43-36 in the contest.

• The Bulldogs converted 19-21 clear attempts.

• Teagan Alexander recorded 8 saves on 21 shots.

• Quinnipiac won the ground ball margin 39-35.

• Drew Lucas led the team in caused turnovers with 3. 

• Nathan Laliberte led the team in ground balls with 12.

Game Notes

• Bryant falls to .500 on the year and 5-2 in the all-time series against the Bobcats.

• Nathan Laliberte has won 18 or more faceoffs in all of the Bulldogs games so far this season.

• Bryant has won over 70% of the faceoff in their last three games.

• Timmy Hackett's point streak ended today at 26 games.

• John Tomsheck's hat trick today marked his first three goals of the season. 

Up Next
Bryant will take on another MAAC opponent next week when they will travel to take on Manhattan on Saturday, March 2nd. Faceoff is set for 11:00 AM.