Saylor Kuefler scored two goals on Friday afternoon, including the game winner in the first quarter as Maine field hockey shutout Bryant 3-0 in America East action at Cowen Field in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Emily Chisholm assisted on the eventual game winning tally by Kuefler at 4:55 of the first quarter. Chisholm and Eloise Penty helped Maine extend the lead to 2-0 by setting up Martha Barratt for a goal with 4:36 left in the second. Kuefler finished the scoring assisted by Barratt with 39 seconds left in the fourth quarter to sew up the victory. The story of the day was freshman goaltender Annabel Halkes who stopped all 12 shots she faced, as Bryant had a substantial 14-5 edge on shots on goal and a 8-2 advantage on penalty corners. Valentina Funes had eight shots on goal herself, and Maud van Lierop made two saves as the Bulldogs dropped their 10th straight league contest dating back to 2024 and fell to 6-7 (0-3 in America East). The Black Bears improve to 7-6 and 2-1 in the conference and will play a non-conference match at Northeastern on Sunday afternoon.
Photo of Saylor Kuefler is from UMaine Athletics
