In a hard-fought game at Virtue Field in Burlington, the Bryant men’s lacrosse team fell to the Vermont Catamounts by a score of 16-12. Despite a strong effort from Zac Amend, who scored a hat trick, and Brian Russell, who contributed four points, the Bulldogs were unable to secure the win. The loss brings Bryant’s record to 4-4 overall and 1-1 in America East play. Vermont went on two separate 5-0 scoring runs during the game, holding Bryant scoreless for a significant portion of the match.
Amend finished with a career-high six points, marking his second consecutive game with a hat trick. Russell added four points, Dawson Rielly and Max Dantona each contributed two goals for Bryant. The Catamounts outshot the Bulldogs and dominated at the face-off X.
Despite the loss, Bryant showed resilience and fighting spirit throughout the game. This marks the second consecutive season that the Bulldogs have started conference play with a 1-1 record. Vermont extended its winning streak against Bryant to four games. Amend’s standout performance included recording the second hat trick of his career and setting a new personal best for points in a single game.
Looking ahead, the Bulldogs will aim to bounce back as they face UMBC on Saturday, March 29, at Beirne Stadium. The upcoming game will also be Youth Day, adding to the excitement and atmosphere for both players and fans.
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