The Bryant University women's lacrosse team punched their ticket to the Northeast Conference playoffs after a 12-11 thriller over Long Island University on Wednesday evening. Freshman Kenna Kaut netted the game-winning goal with just over 30 seconds left to play, while senior Giana Kapoosuzian tied Bryant's Division I single-game saves record with 21 to help the Bulldogs get it done on the field. GAME INFORMATION Bryant 12, LIU 11 Records: Bryant (7-5, 7-5) | LIU (9-4, 7-4) Location: Beirne Stadium (Smithfield, R.I.) COACH ROCHE COMMENTS "Our team showed a lot of character out there today. I'm proud of the way we battled for a full 60 minutes and encouraged by a lot of the things I saw out there today. We will use this as momentum as we prepare for next week." HOW IT HAPPENED Cassidy Burns netted the first goal of the game off a free position before LIU went on to score three-straight to take an early 3-1 lead. Just one minute later, Skylar Simmonds found the back of the net for her first of the day, followed by a goal from Caitlin Bolen to tie the game at three-all. The Sharks netted three more before the end of the half as Simmonds broke up their run with two goals as she grabbed a hattrick before the end of the first 30 minutes of play. LIU held a small 6-5 advantage over Bryant at halftime. Long Island opened the second half with a pair of unassisted goals, but it wasn't long before Emily Diaz and Kaut pulled the score back to a one-goal game, 8-7. Both teams traded a pair of goals yet again, and at the eight-minute mark the Sharks grew to a two-goal lead when Amanda Masullo squeaked one past Giana Kapoosuzian. Bolen and Simmonds responded with back-to-back goals to tie the game. Then with 38 seconds left in the game, Chamberlaine Bell spotted Kaut from behind the cage slashing towards the goal for the game-winner, 12-11. STATS/GAME NOTES Kapoosuzian tied Bryant's D1 single-game record with a career-high 21 saves and she also led with a game-high four ground balls. Simmonds led with four goals as she put all six of her shots on frame. She finished the game with one assist and one draw control. Cailtin Bolen posted a hattrick along with two ground balls and one caused turnover. Burns and Kaut each netted two goals apiece while Burns added one assist. The Bulldogs led the draw circle, 13-11, spearheaded by Megan McCarthy and Diaz each with two. The Sharks outshot the Bulldogs, 41-23. UP NEXT Bryant clinches the fourth-seeded playoff spot and will travel to Emmitsburg to meet with the NEC Regular Season Champions on May 5.