Dawgs rise above Stonehill in 2-0 win

NORTH EASTON, MASS. - The Bryant University women's soccer team took down the Stonehill Skyhawks on Thursday evening 2-0. 

This is the Bulldogs best record through the first six games since the 2017 season, in which they went 4-1-1.

Game Information
Bryant 2, Stonehill 0
Records: Bryant (3-2-1), UMass (0-5-1)
Location: North Easton, Mass. (Skyhawk Field)

Coach's comments on the win...

"I thought our team showed great mental toughness as our players handled the heat very well. We created some very good chances to score in both halves and Maddie and Sam both finished their goals with great composure and skill. On the other side of the ball, we defended well for the full 90minutes. It's very exciting to see the team playing so well together with great contributions from both starters and subsitutes."

Key Moment

• Bryant scored twice within ten minutes during the second half to pick up the victory.

Scoring Summary

• 62nd minute - Bryant 1, Stonehill 0 - Emily Supple saved a ball from going over the goal line before crossing the ball into the box. Madison Luke got on the end of the cross and volleyed the ball into the left side of the goal.
• 69th minute - Bryant 2, Stonehill 0 - The Bulldogs drew a foul in the 18-yard box to earn a penalty kick. Junior Samantha Breton then stepped up and buried the ball into the upper right corner from the spot.

Notes and Notables

• For the first time this season, the Black and Gold scored multiple goals in a match.
• Luke and Breton picked up their first goals of the season. Breton's goal was the first of her career while Luke's was the second of her career.
• Supple tallied her first assist of the season and the second of her time as a Bulldog.
• Bryant has now had four different players score this campaign.
• 22 Bulldogs made an appearance in the contest.
• Kathryn McNeil and Selena Negron split time in net but neither had to make a save in the match.

Next Up

The Black and Gold return home on Sunday (Sept. 10th) for a 1:00pm non-conference contest at Beirne Stadium against Merrimack.