SMITHFIELD, RI – Senior Melissa Talamini (Mendon, Mass.) scored six goals as the Bryant University women's lacrosse team beat Northeast-10 Conference foe Saint Michael's 14-8 Sunday afternoon at Bulldog Stadium.

With the win Bryant finishes the regular season 11-4 overall and 8-2 in conference ensuring a top three finish in the Northeast-10 Conference. Saint Michael's record now stands at 5-5 overall and 5-3 in conference play.

Talamini was joined in the scorebook by fellow seniors Michelle Lewis (East Amherst, NY), who recorded eight groundballs and caused five turnovers, Lynne Zolttowski (Colts Neck, NJ), who recorded seven groundballs and caused four turnovers, and Kristen Patat (Portsmouth, NH) who had a strong afternoon anchoring the defense.

In the first half Saint Michael's would jump out to an early 1-0 lead following a Megan Rule goal three minutes into the contest. Bryant would respond by scoring 10 of the next 11 goals scored in the period. Talamini would open the scoring for the Bulldogs with an unassisted goal just one minute later to tie the game at 1-1. Shaun Leddy (Sea Grit, NJ) then scored when she took an Amanda Gallant (Andover, Mass.) pass and made it 2-1 and the Bulldogs would cruise.

Talamini and Leddy each netted three goals in the half, plus added two from Gallant, and one each from Lauren Carlisle (San Diego, Calif.) and Marisa Lawrence (Falmouth, Mass.).

Samantha Libby (Penacook, NH) got the win in goal making 12 saves.

Bryant will return to action Wednesday, May 4, when the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament starts.