SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Queens University of Charlotte field hockey team (0-13) traveled to the Northeast to take on Bryant (5-14) falling 2-1 in double overtime. The overtime game is the first for the Royals since they began their Division I journey.  

Scoring Summary
28'- QUEENS- Sydney Smith (Unassisted)
51'- BRYANT- Brittany Gouws (Unassisted)
72'- BRYANT- Olivia Clarke (Assisted by Taryn Rauff)

Turning Point
After scoring the first goal of the game in the second quarter, Queens held its one-point lead until the fourth when Bryant was able to tie the game and force overtime. The Bulldogs then scored the game-winning goal just 1:05 into the second overtime period on a set play off of a penalty corner to snap their eight-game losing streak.  
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Sydney Smith's goal is the third of the season for the freshman who leads the Royals with six points.
• Queens was outshot 28-4, putting three shots on goal compared to the Bulldogs' 16 shots on goal.
• Bryant totaled 22 penalty corners and the Royals tallied eight.
• Hannah Neyssen finished inside the cage with 14 saves. She now has 100 saves on the year which sets a new single-season record.

 
Up Next
Queens will play their last road game of the season tomorrow when they face Stonehill in North Easton, Mass., at 1 p.m. Click here to see the full 2022 Queens field hockey schedule.

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