Dawgs take victory over UMBC to open conference slate

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's lacrosse team had a lockdown second half defensively and a strong fourth quarter offensively to open America East play with a 15-10 victory over UMBC on Saturday afternoon.

Game Information
Bryant 15, UMBC 10
Records: Bryant (6-3, 1-0), UMBC (5-4, 0-1)
Location: Smithfield, RI (Bryant Track & Turf Complex)

Coach's comments on the victory...
"Today was a total team win. We had a full week of preparation going into UMBC. We know how good of a team they are and how imporant of a game it would be. Little plays like draw controls, ground balls, and chases behind especially by player like Kenna [Kaut], Kaelynn O'Brien, and Jessica Wilhelm really came up big in the end. The way we held our mental and emotional composure throughout the game was a edge for us and something that I'm really proud of."

How it Happened

Quarter 1: The opening quarter was a back and forth affair but Bryant managed to gain a slight 4-3 edge.
Quarter 2: It was a chippy second quarter, as a whopping eight cards were issued in the period. Scoring wise however, it was a similar story to the first with the teams each scoring four goals to make the halftime score 8-7.
Quarter 3: UMBC had its only quarter goal advantage in the third, out scoring the Black and Gold 2-1 in a quarter.
Quarter 4: Kenna Kaut and the Bulldogs took matters into their own hands in the fourth, scoring six goals to UMBC's one to pull away and get the victory. Kaut had three goals and three draw controls in the quarter to help give Bryant the momentum to finish the game strong.

Notes and Notables

• Kaut led the team in scoring with five goals on the day to bring her season total to 36. She also had an assist in the first quarter.
• Freshman Gabriella Constant recorded the first hat trick of her career when she finished off her third goal of the game at the end of the fourth quarter.
• Peyton Woodward had her third multi-goal game of the season as she added three to the score sheet. The senior also tallied three assists to her name in the contest.
• Claudia Bonaventura, Amelia Piercy, Elise Larsen, and Riley O'Mara all tallied a goal as well. Piercy also dished out an assist in the game.
• Nine different Bulldogs recorded caused turnovers in the game.
• The two sides were tied in shots with 19 a piece. Bryant had the advantage on ground balls 19-14 while UMBC won more draw controls 18-10.
• Goaltender Sam Centofante hit double digit saves for the third straight game this season with 10 on the afternoon.

Up Next

Bryant wraps up their non-conference schedule next Saturday against Stonehill in a 12:00pm matchup at Beirne Stadium.