, who netted four goals to pace Bryant's offensive unit, and a tide-turning showing from
, who added two goals and three assists, Bryant clinched a 15-8 victory over UMass Lowell on Saturday afternoon at Beirne Stadium.
With the victory, the Bulldogs claimed a share of the America East Regular Season title. It marks Bryant's first AE Regular Season title and its seventh regular season championship in DI program history.
Bryant will serve as the No. 1 seed and host of next week's America East Women's Lacrosse Championships. The Bulldogs will face No. 4 seed UMBC in the first semifinal game on Friday, May 2 at Beirne Stadium. No. 2 seed UMass Lowell will face No. 3 seed UAlbany in Friday's second semifinal.
The championship game is set for Sunday, May 4 at 12:00 p.m.
Matchup: Bryant vs. UMass Lowell
Records: Bryant (10-6, 5-1) UMass Lowell (11-5, 5-1)
Location: Smithfield, RI | Beirne Stadium
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Notes and Notables:
- Gabriella Constant led the offense with a game-high of four goals with three unassisted.
- Isabelle Katter led the game high of three assists, complementing that with two goals of her own.
- Amelia Piercy opened up scoring for the Bulldogs, capitalizing off a Woman-Up goal.
- Riley O'Mara gathered herself three goals for the game, having a dominant second half for two late goals.
- Freshman Ashling Marshall claimed her first-ever multi-goal game of the season with an assist from, senior Isabelle Katter, and one unassisted.
- Sam Centofante recorded eight saves in the match.
How It Happened:
First Quarter
UMass Lowell opened up the scoring for the game, but Bryant responded quickly, trading early goals. Gabriella Constant and Riley O'Mara each found the back of the net, while Amelia Piercy added a woman-up goal off an assist from Isabelle Katter. Bryant trailed narrowly 4-3 heading into the second.
Second Quarter
Bryant found its rhythm in the second, putting up five goals while holding UMass Lowell to just two. Isabelle Katter sparked the offense with two free-position goals, while Malin-Skye Turnquist and Gabriella Constant each added to the scoreboard. Riley O'Mara's unassisted strike pushed Bryant ahead, giving them an 8-6 advantage at halftime.
Third Quarter
The defense tightened on both sides in a lower-scoring third. Ashling Marshall buried a shot off a feed from Katter, and O'Mara completed her hat trick with another unassisted goal. Bryant maintained control, heading into the fourth quarter with an 11-8 lead.
Fourth Quarter
Bryant mustered a dominant streak, outscoring UMass Lowell 4-0. Gabriella Constant continued her standout day, adding two more goals, while Ashling Marshall and Elise Larsen contributed to the final surge. The Bulldogs' defense locked down UMass Lowell, fueling a fourth-quarter shutout to seal the 15-8 victory.
Scoring Summary:
First Quarter
11:16 – Chloe Bowers (UMass Lowell, unassisted) – UMass Lowell 1-0
10:40 –
Amelia Piercy (Bryant, assisted by
Isabelle Katter, man-up) – Tied 1-1
09:54 – Jade Catlin (UMass Lowell, unassisted, man-up) – UMass Lowell 2-1
08:39 – Jillian Goldie (UMass Lowell, unassisted, man-up) – UMass Lowell 3-1
06:26 –
Gabriella Constant (Bryant, assisted by
Rylee Slate) – UMass Lowell 3-2
03:17 – Jillian Goldie (UMass Lowell, unassisted) – UMass Lowell 4-2
00:22 –
Riley O'Mara (Bryant, assisted by
Amelia Piercy) – UMass Lowell 4-3
Second Quarter
14:39 –
Isabelle Katter (Bryant, unassisted, man-up) – Tied 4-4
13:41 – Chloe Bowers (UMass Lowell, unassisted, free position) – UMass Lowell 5-4
12:35 –
Isabelle Katter (Bryant, unassisted, man-up) – Tied 5-5
11:36 – Turnquist Malin-Skye (Bryant, unassisted, man-up) – Bryant 6-5
07:11 –
Gabriella Constant (Bryant, unassisted) – Bryant 7-5
06:26 –
Riley O'Mara (Bryant, unassisted) – Bryant 8-5
02:59 – Chloe Bowers (UMass Lowell, unassisted) – Bryant 8-6
Third Quarter
11:57 –
Ashling Marshall (Bryant, assisted by
Isabelle Katter) – Bryant 9-6
07:34 –
Riley O'Mara (Bryant, unassisted) – Bryant 10-6
06:35 – Jillian Goldie (UMass Lowell, unassisted) – Bryant 10-7
05:05 – Jillian Goldie (UMass Lowell, assisted by Marlee Green) – Bryant 10-8
03:35 –
Amelia Piercy (Bryant, assisted by
Isabelle Katter) – Bryant 11-8
Fourth Quarter
14:17 –
Gabriella Constant (Bryant, unassisted) – Bryant 12-8
10:48 –
Ashling Marshall (Bryant, unassisted, free position) – Bryant 13-8
05:55 –
Elise Larsen (Bryant, unassisted) – Bryant 14-8
04:39 –
Gabriella Constant (Bryant, unassisted) – Bryant 15-8
Final: Bryant 15, UMass Lowell 8
Up Next:
Bryant will host the America East Women's Lacrosse Playoffs where they will face the No.4 seed.