SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team is gearing up to take on the University of Rhode Island for a much-anticipated Ocean State matchup. This game is the first of two encounters this season, as Bryant has previously only faced URI in friendly matches.
Recently, the Bulldogs faced Dartmouth College and were outscored 15-5. Despite the loss, Emily Degeorge kept her scoring streak alive. She netted her 20th goal of the season in the game against Dartmouth, marking her fastest goal accumulation since joining the Bulldogs. Emily’s season has been impressive, including a standout game where she scored seven goals. Sophomore Kaelynn O’Brien also made her mark by scoring her first goal of the season during this match.
As of now, the Bulldogs boast a 3-2 record this season.
Match Details:
- Opponent: URI
- Location: Smithfield, RI
- Start Time: Wednesday, February 26th at 6:00 PM
- Watch: ESPN+
- Live Stats: Sidearm
Series History:
- Bryant and URI have never faced each other in competition, holding a 0-0 overall record.
- The teams met in a fall ball tournament in the early fall of 2024.
Notable Players and Stats:
- Kaelynn O’Brien contributed two goals against Dartmouth.
- Emily Degeorge set a career-high with goals scored in a single game against LIU.
- In the match against Dartmouth, Emily, Kaelynn, Amelia Piercy, and Elise Larsen each scored.
- Freshman Ashling Marshall celebrated her first career goal against Stony Brook.
- Bryant’s recent matchups include teams like SHU, Stony Brook, Monmouth, LIU, and Dartmouth, with the current season standing at 3-2.
- This game against URI will be Bryant’s third home matchup of the season.
- This season, Bryant has netted 53 goals while allowing 57, totaling 21 assists and 145 shots.
- The Bulldogs have taken 12 free-position shots and recorded 94 ground balls, 69 caused turnovers, and 55 draw controls.
- Degeorge continues to lead the team with 20 goals, followed by Isabelle Katter with 7 and Elise Larsen with 5.
About the Rams:
- The Rams will play their fourth game of the season, currently holding a 2-1 record.
- URI has victories against Merrimack and CCSU but lost a close game to Rider.
- This matchup will be URI’s first home game of the season.
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