Bulldogs advance to playoffs despite loss to SHU

FAIRFIELD, CONN. - Jordyn Collins of the Bryant University women's soccer team scored in the 4-1 loss to Sacred Heart on Sunday. The Bulldogs will advance to the Northeast Conference playoffs after Howard tied with Fairleigh Dickinson to secure the 4th seed for the Black and Gold.

Game Information
Sacred Heart 4, Bryant 1
Records: Bryant (8-9), SHU (8-6-2)
Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. (LIU Soccer Field)

Coach Biggs' Comments

"We're disappointed with the result today. We started really well and scored an excellent goal in the first three minutes. Despite the great start, we allowed Sacred Heart to take the initiative and they capitalized on the opportunity. We were less and less confident with the ball as the half wore on and there was too much space between our lines in defense. The second half was better, but not enough to shift the tide of the game. If we have the opportunity to play again, we'll play with more confidence and cohesion in defense".

• The Pioneers scored three goals in the first half.

Scoring Summary

• 3rd minute - Bryant 1, SHU 0 - Collins started a fast break and ran through the SHU defenders before rifling a shot past the goalie for the score.
• 21st minute - SHU 1, Bryant 1 - The SHU forward went from right to left and then shot the ball past the outstretched arms of the Bryant goaltender.
• 31st minute - SHU 2, Bryant 1 - The SHU player sent a cross in the box, which was headed and then kicked in the net.
• 36th minute - SHU 3, Bryant 1, - The Pioneers passed it in front of the net before Kelly Cheevers came sprinting in and sent a shot to the top of the goal.
• 59th minute - SHU 4, Bryant 1, -  The SHU player lofted the ball over the Black and Gold's goalie for the final goal of the game.

Notes and Notables

• Collins scored her second goal of the season.
• The Bulldogs advance to the playoffs for the second time in three seasons.

 Next Up

Bryant will play CCSU on Friday at one o'clock in the NEC semi-finals.