Oct. 24, 2009
Final Stats
Bryant scored two goals in the final seven minutes to break a one all tie and defeat the Siena field hockey team 3-1 Friday evening in Smithfield, R.I. Freshman Kyla Dickson notched her first career goal in the defeat.
Dickson gave the Saints (3-12, 1-4) an early lead just over five minutes into the action. Following a penalty corner, Dickson blasted a shot that deflected off a Bulldogs (5-10, 2-4) defender into the cage.
Bryant would even the score late in the first half off a corner as well when Alexandra Czerniak took a feed from Julie Kuchyt. In an evenly played first half, Bryant held a slim 8-7 edge in shots and 5-4 advantage in short corners.
Both teams battled through the tie for the majority of the second half before Bryant struck for the game-winner late. With 7:04 remaining, Danielle Moody lit the lamp off yet another corner to give the Bulldogs a lead they would not relinquish.
Bryant added an insurance goal in the final 30 seconds to hand Siena its third straight loss.
Bryant out-shot Siena 19-11, although the Saints held an 11-9 edge in corners. Renee Clavette made seven saves in defeat, while Bryant goalie Kundayi Mawema stopped four shots in earning the victory.
The Saints return to action Sunday against Sacred Heart for their final home game of the season. At 2:45 the Saints will celebrate Senior Day festivities with game time slated for 3 p.m.
