SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite a career-high six-goal performance from Emily DeGeorge, the Bryant women's lacrosse team fell to Stony Brook, 16-12.

DeGeorge's six goals tied her with Stony Brook's Isabella Caporuscio for the game-high, but the Bulldogs were unable to overcome the Seawolves' control of possession. Isabella Katter opened the scoring for Bryant, but Stony Brook's consistent offensive execution and defense forced 21 turnovers, limiting the Bulldogs' transition opportunities.

The Seawolves held the advantage in key statistical categories: winning 17 draw controls, securing an 18-14 edge in ground balls, and converting 22-of-27 clears.

Despite Bryant's efforts to close the gap, Stony Brook maintained its lead to secure the win. 

Game Information

Bryant vs. Stony Brook
Records: Bryant (1-1, 0-0), Stony Brook (1-0, 0-0)
Location: Smithfield, RI | Conaty Indoor Athletic Center

How It Happened

Quarter 1: While Bryant scored the opening goal courtesy of Isabelle Katter, Stony Brook controlled much of the first quarter. The Seawolves'  Isabella Caporuscio and Courtney Mclay put Stony Brook up 3-2 at the end of the first quarter. Caporuscio gathered two back to back unassisted goals to set the tone before Riley O'Mara provided an unassisted goal to answer back.

Quarter 2: Stony Brook took control outscoring Bryant 6-2, Caporuscio and Wilmoth extended the Seawolves lead early, while DeGeorge stepped up and capitalized on a free position opportunity to keep Bryant within reach. Stony Brook closed the half with two more goals to end at 9-4.

Quarter 3: The Bulldogs and the Seawolves consistently traded goals, but Stony Brook maintained dominance during the duration of the quarter. Riley O'Mara and Emily DeGeorge each added their own goals while Ashling Marshall scored her first collegiate goal. However, the Seawolves still pressed on to finish out the quarter 13-8.

Quarter 4: Bryant fought to close the gap, with DeGeorge pulling them through, scoring twice including a man-down goal and Riley O'Mara clutching with a late goal. Despite the Bulldogs tenacity the clock ran down 0:00 with the score finishing as 16-12 for a Stony Brook win.

Notes and Notables

• In the third quarter, Stony Brook killed off a two man disadvantage and scored three consecutive goals despite starting the second half two men down.
• Emily DeGeorge opened the Bulldogs first home game with a six-goal performance, setting a career high of goals scored in a single game.
• The Bulldogs have now fallen to Stony Brook five times for an overall record of 0-5.
• Ashling Marshall recorded her first career goal as a Bulldog.
• Kelly Ford led the team in four caused turnovers and six ground balls during the match up.
• Kaelynn O'Brien grabbed three draw controls in the match.

Scoring Summary:

First Quarter
13:56 – BRY | Isabelle Katter from Emily DeGeorge 
09:22 – SBU | Isabella Caporuscio, Unassisted 
06:43 – SBU | Isabella Caporuscio, Unassisted 
02:42 – BRY | Riley O'Mara, Unassisted 
00:48 – SBU | Courtney Maclay from Alexandra Fusco 

Second Quarter
14:07 – SBU | Isabella Caporuscio from Casey Colbert 
12:20 – SBU | Charlotte Wilmoth from Isabella Caporuscio 
09:12 – SBU | Isabella Caporuscio from Haydin Eisfeld 
08:40 – BRY | Emily DeGeorge, Unassisted 
06:18 – SBU | Charlotte Wilmoth, Unassisted
05:46 – BRY | Emily DeGeorge, Unassisted 
01:59 – SBU | Isabella Caporuscio from Courtney Maclay 
01:08 – SBU | Charlotte Wilmoth from Isabella Caporuscio 

Third Quarter
12:57 – SBU | Isabella Caporuscio from Molly LaForge 
12:21 – SBU | Alexandra Fusco from Molly LaForge 
11:57 – SBU | Haydin Eisfeld, Unassisted 
07:58 – BRY | Riley O'Mara from Kaelynn O'Brien 
05:34 – BRY | Emily DeGeorge from Ashling Marshall 
03:40 – SBU | Julia Fusco from Charlotte Wilmoth 
03:15 – BRY | Ashling Marshall, Unassisted 
00:33 – BRY | Peyton Bosshardt from Emily DeGeorge 

Fourth Quarter
12:37 – SBU | Charlotte Wilmoth from Casey Colbert 
09:56 – BRY | Emily DeGeorge from Elise Larsen 
08:07 – BRY | Emily DeGeorge from Elise Larsen 
05:39 – SBU | Casey Colbert, Unassisted 
03:39 – BRY | Riley O'Mara from Lily Auger 
02:53 – SBU | Alexandra Fusco from Charlotte Wilmoth 
01:33 – BRY | Emily DeGeorge from Peyton Bosshardt  

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