SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Now sitting at 4th place in America East standings after their loss against UNH, the Bryant University women's soccer team will host Vermont for a Sunday afternoon matchup. The pressure is on as the team to win will clinch a championship berth.
The Bulldogs will celebrate their five graduating seniors before Sunday's contest as well as recognize a handful of alumni that will be in attendance.Â
Vermont has a conference record of 3-4. The Catamounts were ranked 5th in the America East preseason poll for 2024, the Bulldogs were ranked 7th.Â
Opponent: University of Vermont
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Beirne Stadium)
Kickoff: Sunday, October 27th - 1:00 pm
Watch: ESPN+
Livestats: SideArm
Series History
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This will be the 9th meeting between the two teams.
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The Catamounts haven't won against the Bulldogs since 2013.
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Catherine Bean scored the game-winning goal against UVM last season and also found the Catamounts' net in 2021.
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Makayla Griffin had the Bulldogs' singular goal in their tie against Vermont in 2022.
Notes and Notables
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The Bulldogs have a season record of 5-7-3, 3-3-0.
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The Black and Gold have 14 different scorers this season.
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Jordyn Collins has the most goals (3) for Bryant this fall. Collins and Catie Bean are tied for most points with eight each.
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Bean leads in assists (4) and shots (39).
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Goalkeepers Shannon Mejia and Selena Negron each have a career high of eleven saves. Negron is second in the league for save percentage with .824 and third in the league for saves per game with a .560 average.Â
About the Catamounts
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Vermont is currently 8-5-3, 3-4-0 for the season.
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Bailey Ayer has had the most goals this season in the America East with eleven. Ayer also has the most points with 26.
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The Catamounts are ranked in the top two in the America East in multiple categories.
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Sunday's game will be UVM's last game of the regular season.