Smithfield, RI - The Bryant University women's soccer team welcomed Saint Michael's to Sutton Field on a brisk Saturday afternoon in the midst of Homecoming weekend. The Bulldogs scored a goal with five minutes remaining in the second overtime to defeat the Purple Knights 1-0. Bryant improves to 7-3-2 overall and 4-2-1 in Northeast-10 Conference play.

In a sloppy match, neither team could muster much offensive pressure; however, the Bulldogs came out on top in the second overtime. Senior Sara Vienneau (Salem, NH) beat her defender and made a beautiful cross to sophomore teammate Diane Pascale (Plymouth, MA). Pascale shot the ball to the right of the diving goalie for the score. This was Pascale's second goal of the season.

Bryant dominated the corner kick category getting 10 chances but could not capitalize. Solid defense was played on both sides of the ball which accounted for minimal amount of offensive opportunities.

Freshman Jessica Neales (Swansea, MA) played a solid 104 minutes in net saving four shots for the Bulldogs. Saint Michael's had good performances from their tandem of goal keepers. Sophomore Molly Cole (Dover, NH) did not allow a goal and saved six shots in 45 minutes of play. Sophomore Gillian Goldman (Stratham, NH) allowed the game winning goal with one save in 59 minutes.  

The Bulldogs will visit Le Moyne on Tuesday, September 27 with a scheduled game time start of 4:00pm.

Saint Michael's at Bryant (Sep 24, 2005 at Smithfield, RI)

Goals by period    1  2  ot ot   Tot
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Saint Michael's.....0    0    0    0   - 0
Bryant……….         0    0    0    1   - 1

SCORING SUMMARY:
1.  104:24 BRY Diane Pascale (Sara Vienneau)
 
Shots: Bryant 12, Saint Michael's 4
Saves: Bryant 4, Saint Michael's 7
Corner Kicks: Bryant 10, Saint Michael's 3