Baltimore, MD –  At  UMBC Stadium on Friday evening, Bryant (5-4) fell to UMBC (8-1) in a 17-9 defeat. Despite a second-half push, the Retrievers maintained control and capitalized on key scoring opportunities to secure the win.

Bryant is now 5-4 on the season.

Game Information

• Matchup: Bryant vs. UMBC
• Records: Bryant (5-4), UMBC (8-1)
• Location: Baltimore, MD | UMBC Stadium
• Date: March 14th, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM

How It Happened

First Quarter
Bryant opened the scoring early as Isabelle Katter found the net less than a minute into the game. UMBC quickly responded, but the Bulldogs went on a 3-0 run, led by goals from Emily DeGeorge and Harper McGinley. Bryant dominated possession and held a 4-1 lead at the end of the quarter.

Second Quarter
The Bulldogs continued their momentum, with Gabriella Constant and Katter extending the lead to 6-1. However, UMBC fought back with a 6-1 scoring run, led by Grace Bruce and Katana Nelson. The Retrievers tied the game 7-7 by halftime.

Third Quarter
UMBC took control in the third quarter, outscoring Bryant 7-1. Despite an early goal from Riley O'Mara, the Retrievers answered. Bruce and Nelson combined for four goals, and UMBC capitalized on key turnovers to build a 14-8 lead heading into the final quarter.

Fourth Quarter
Bryant struggled to gain traction in the fourth quarter. Isabelle Katter added a free-position goal to cut into UMBC's lead, but the Retrievers' attack remained efficient. Tess Curtis and Emily Knapp sealed the game for UMBC with two late goals, securing a 17-9 victory.

Notes and Notables:

• Isabelle Katter led Bryant's offense with three goals and two assists.
• Gabriella Constant added two goals, marking another strong performance.
• Emily DeGeorge finished with two goals, continuing her scoring streak.
• Bryant struggled on the draw, losing 17-12 in draw controls.
• The Bulldogs were outshot 34-19 and trailed in ground balls 21-12.
• Sam Centofante and Sierra Donis combined for nine saves in goal

Scoring Summary:

First Quarter

• 14:18 – Isabelle Katter (Bryant, unassisted) – Score: 1-0
• 13:01 – Lauryn Warfield (UMBC, Lizzie Bateman) – Score: 1-1
• 12:30 – Emily DeGeorge (Bryant, man-up) – Score: 2-1
• 09:48 – Harper McGinley (Bryant, man-up) – Score: 3-1
• 06:11 – Emily DeGeorge (Bryant, Isabelle Katter) – Score: 4-1

Second Quarter

• 14:09 – Gabriella Constant (Bryant, unassisted) – Score: 5-1
• 12:56 – Isabelle Katter (Bryant, unassisted) – Score: 6-1
• 12:11 – Libby Staples (UMBC, unassisted) – Score: 6-2
• 10:42 – Grace Bruce (UMBC, unassisted) – Score: 6-3
• 07:40 – Katana Nelson (UMBC, unassisted) – Score: 6-4
• 07:18 – Katana Nelson (UMBC, unassisted) – Score: 6-5
• 05:35 – Gabriella Constant (Bryant, Isabelle Katter) – Score: 7-5
• 04:32 – Katana Nelson (UMBC, man-up) – Score: 7-6
• 02:51 – Grace Bruce (UMBC, Lizzie Bateman) – Score: 7-7

Third Quarter

• 13:47 – Riley O'Mara (Bryant, Amelia Piercy) – Score: 8-7
• 12:47 – Libby Staples (UMBC, unassisted) – Score: 8-8
• 10:44 – Grace Bruce (UMBC, unassisted) – Score: 8-9
• 09:10 – Grace Bruce (UMBC, Lizzie Bateman) – Score: 8-10
• 07:57 – Emily Knapp (UMBC, Libby Staples) – Score: 8-11
• 07:39 – Libby Staples (UMBC, unassisted) – Score: 8-12
• 03:28 – Grace Bruce (UMBC, unassisted) – Score: 8-13
• 02:29 – Katana Nelson (UMBC, unassisted) – Score: 8-14

Fourth Quarter

• 12:43 – Isabelle Katter (Bryant, free-position goal) – Score: 9-14
• 09:38 – Tess Curtis (UMBC, Grace Bruce) – Score: 9-15
• 04:47 – Libby Staples (UMBC, unassisted) – Score: 9-16
• 04:01 – Emily Knapp (UMBC, man-up, Libby Staples) – Score: 9-17

Up Next:
Bryant returns home to Beirne Stadium to face off against the Binghamton Bearcats to continue their America East tour.