SMITHFIELD, RI – Despite a strong first-quarter performance from the Bulldogs, No. 17 Brown surged back with a dominant middle stretch to claim a 14-10 victory over the Bryant women's lacrosse team at Beirne Stadium on Tuesday night.

Led by standout efforts from Greta Criqui, Leah Caputo, and Avery Doran, the Bears outpaced Bryant in the second and third quarters to pull away in non-conference action.

Matchup: Brown vs. Bryant
Records: Brown (9-3, 3-1), Bryant (7-6, 2-1)
Location: Smithfield, RI | Beirne Stadium
Date: April 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM

How It Happened

First Quarter
Bryant opened the game on fire with a five-goal burst, including a first-quarter run from Isabelle Katter and additional tallies from Amelia Piercy and Elise Larsen. The Bulldogs led 5-1 before Brown responded with a free-position goal from Leah Caputo and a late conversion from Annie Burton to end the quarter down just 5-3.

Second Quarter
Brown flipped the momentum as Greta Criqui netted two goals, one shorthanded, and Avery Doran added another. Beth Anderson's goal at 2:03 gave Brown its first lead of the game. Bryant's Lily Auger and Gabriella Constant managed to answer, sending the game to half tied at 7-7.

Third Quarter
Brown continued their run in the third with three straight goals, including a finish from Adele Atherton and another from Criqui. The Bears' defense allowed just one Bryant goal in the final minute of the quarter from Riley O'Mara, keeping the score at 12-8.

Fourth Quarter
Brown extended its lead with goals from Doran and Caputo, capping their offense at 14. Gabriella Constant and Lily Auger each scored for Bryant, with Auger's goal coming on a man-up opportunity, but the Bulldogs couldn't close the gap, and Brown secured the 14-10 victory.

Scoring Summary:

First Quarter
14:10 – Leah Caputo (Brown, assisted by Avery Doran) – Score: Brown 1-0
07:38 – Amelia Piercy (Bryant, unassisted) – Score: Tied 1-1
07:05 – Isabelle Katter (Bryant, unassisted) – Score: Bryant 2-1
06:41 – Isabelle Katter (Bryant, unassisted) – Score: Bryant 3-1
05:47 – Isabelle Katter (Bryant, unassisted, UP) – Score: Bryant 4-1
04:26 – Elise Larsen (Bryant, unassisted) – Score: Bryant 5-1
02:17 – Leah Caputo (Brown, unassisted, UP) – Score: Bryant 5-2
00:15 – Annie Burton (Brown, assisted by Greta Criqui) – Score: Bryant 5-3

Second Quarter
11:47 – Greta Criqui (Brown, assisted by Annie Burton) – Score: Tied 5-5
09:16 – Lily Auger (Bryant, assisted by Isabelle Katter, UP) – Score: Bryant 6-5
05:40 – Greta Criqui (Brown, assisted by Maddie Joyce, SH) – Score: Tied 6-6
04:31 – Avery Doran (Brown, assisted by Maddie Joyce) – Score: Brown 7-6
03:01 – Gabriella Constant (Bryant, unassisted) – Score: Tied 7-7
02:03 – Beth Anderson (Brown, assisted by Avery Doran) – Score: Brown 8-7

Third Quarter
12:05 – Greta Criqui (Brown, assisted by Maddie Joyce) – Score: Brown 9-7
08:46 – Avery Doran (Brown, assisted by Greta Criqui) – Score: Brown 10-7
08:06 – Greta Criqui (Brown, unassisted) – Score: Brown 11-7
02:56 – Adele Atherton (Brown, assisted by Avery Doran) – Score: Brown 12-7
01:18 – Riley O'Mara (Bryant, unassisted) – Score: Brown 12-8

Fourth Quarter
12:42 – Avery Doran (Brown, assisted by Beth Anderson) – Score: Brown 13-8
11:25 – Leah Caputo (Brown, unassisted) – Score: Brown 14-8
07:24 – Gabriella Constant (Bryant, assisted by Amelia Piercy) – Score: Brown 14-9
00:40 – Lily Auger (Bryant, assisted by Amelia Piercy, UP) – Score: Brown 14-10


Up Next:
Bryant stays home to face UAlbany on April 12 at 3:00 PM.