WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – With a four-goal performance from Isabelle Katter, the Bulldogs held it down until the final whistle, securing a 12–11 win over Monmouth.

Katter sparked the Bulldogs' early dominance, netting three goals in the first quarter, with her first goal setting the momentum for Bryant. The Bulldogs edged out Monmouth by one goal, thanks to a clutch save from goalkeeper Sam Centofante in the final minute of the fourth quarter, denying the Hawks an equalizer for overtime. The victory marks the Black and Gold's second road win of the season.

The Bulldogs now stand at 2–1 on the season.

Game Information
Bryant vs. Monmouth
Records: Bryant (2-1, 0-0), Monmouth (0-3, 0-0)
Location: West Long Branch, NJ | Kessler Stadium

How It Happened

Quarter 1: Izzy Katter came out strong, opening the game with a hat trick to set the tone for Bryant. Jessica Tosone followed with a fast break goal, marking her first of the season and extending the Bulldogs' lead to 3-0. Katter stayed hot, notching her third goal of the afternoon on a free-position shot. Gabriella Constant joined the action, capitalizing on a Monmouth defensive gap to net her first goal, closing the first quarter with Bryant ahead 5-1.

Quarter 2: Elise Larsen kicked off the second quarter with a free position goal, tallying her third goal of the season and pushing Bryant's lead to 6-2. Gabriella Constant then found her second of the afternoon, dodging past the goalie to extend the Bulldogs' advantage to 7-2 heading into halftime.

Quarter 3: Larsen struck again early in the third, rolling from the crease and scoring with just 25 seconds left on the shot clock, putting Bryant up 8-2. Katter then secured her fourth and final goal of the game, responding to two Monmouth goals with a key score from behind the net to make it 9-4. Emily DeGeorge added to Bryant's total, finding the back of the net with just 10 seconds left on the shot clock for the Bulldogs' 10th goal. Amelia Piercy capped off the quarter with a strong transition goal, giving Bryant an 11-5 lead.

Quarter 4: Piercy connected with DeGeorge for Bryant's final goal of the game, marking DeGeorge's 12th of the season. Monmouth then mounted a fierce comeback, rattling off six unanswered goals to close the gap to 12-11 with just under a minute to play. In the final moments, Bryant goalkeeper Sam Centofante made a crucial save with less than 20 seconds left, denying Monmouth the equalizer. The Bulldogs regained possession and ran out the clock to secure the 12-11 victory.

Notes and Notables

• Izzy Katter surpassed her season high of goals scored in one game, sending in our good ones against Monmouth for a new career high.
• In the fourth quarter, Monmouth ran off with a 6 nothing goal performance to put them one shy of tying with Bryant's 12.
• This marks the Bulldogs first win against Monmouth since 2012's 10-8 win.
• Jessica Tosone grabbed her first goal of the season early on in the first quarter.
• Kelly Ford led the team in four caused turnovers and six ground balls during the match up.
• Bryant out shot Monmouth 37 to 29 and tied them with 26 shots on target.
• Bryant's Keeper Sam Centofante made 15 saves during the match.
• Amelia Piercy was booked with a yellow card during the match. 
• Gabriella Constant, Phoebe Fox, RIley Novak, Kaelynn O'Brien, and Ashling Marshall all picked up green cards.

Scoring Summary:

First Quarter
12:25 – BRY | Isabelle Katter (Unassisted) – BRY 1–0
09:39 – BRY | Jessica Tosone (Unassisted) – BRY 2–0
04:12 – BRY | Isabelle Katter from Emily DeGeorge – BRY 3–0
03:18 – BRY | Isabelle Katter (Unassisted) – BRY 4–0
01:16 – MON | Danielle McNeely (UP) from Kate Carolonza – BRY 4–1
00:35 – BRY | Gabriella Constant (Unassisted) – BRY 5–1
Second Quarter
13:56 – MON | Caroline Brennan from Danielle McNeely – BRY 5–2
06:23 – BRY | Elise Larsen (Unassisted) – BRY 6–2
04:31 – BRY | Gabriella Constant (Unassisted) – BRY 7–2
Third Quarter
13:04 – BRY | Elise Larsen (Unassisted) – BRY 8–2
12:33 – MON | Caleigh Shore from Sophia Ianno – BRY 8–3
11:24 – MON | Sara Curley from Danielle McNeely – BRY 8–4
09:06 – BRY | Isabelle Katter (Unassisted) – BRY 9–4
07:53 – MON | Shea Berigan (DN) (Unassisted) – BRY 9–5
06:17 – BRY | Emily DeGeorge (Unassisted) – BRY 10–5
04:41 – BRY | Amelia Piercy from Kaelynn O'Brien – BRY 11–5
Fourth Quarter
11:55 – BRY | Emily DeGeorge from Amelia Piercy – BRY 12–5
09:46 – MON | Maddie Flynn from Shea Berigan – BRY 12–6
05:33 – MON | Sara Curley from Shea Berigan – BRY 12–7
03:59 – MON | Shea Berigan (Unassisted) – BRY 12–8
03:18 – MON | Shea Berigan (UP) from Caroline Brennan – BRY 12–9
02:07 – MON | Shea Berigan (Unassisted) – BRY 12–10
01:00 – MON | Danielle McNeely (Unassisted) – BRY 12–11

Up Next:
Bryant hits the road this Wednesday, February 19th to face LIU in Brookville, NY.