SMITHFIELD, RI. - The Bryant University men's soccer team continues on home turf for a Friday night senior day matchup against UMBC at 7:00 p.m. at Beirne Stadium.
The Bulldogs head into their sixth conference matchup of the season 8-4-3 overall and 3-2 in league play, sitting third in the America East Standings. UMBC sits at number five going into one of the last conference match ups for the America East before postseason play begins.
Opponent: UMBC
Location: Smithfield, RI (Beirne Stadium)
Kickoff: Friday, November 1st - 7:00 pm
Stats: SIdearm
Video: ESPN+
Series History:
- Friday will be the fourth time these two teams meet.
- The Retrievers lead this series 2-0-1.
- The last contest took place in 2023, a 0-0 draw.
Notes and Notables:
- In a conference matchup, the Bulldogs recently defeated Binghamton 4-1.
- Ten different players have found the back of the net for the Black and Gold this season.
- Bryant currently has 20 goals to their opponents ten.
- Marc Pitarch Bayot leads the team in goals (5) and points (13) for the ninth week in a row.
- Forwards and midfielders: Oscar Sears, Jose Alves Faria, Sam White, and Marc Pitarch Bayot each scored a goal in their previous game against the Bearcats.
- Keeper, Antreas Hadjigavriel tallies a total of 35 saves this season, posting a total of five saves last game, averaging a total of four saves per game on the season.
- Jose Alves Faria and Sam White gathered their second career goals as Bulldogs last match.
About the Retrievers:
- UMBC is 5-6-4 on the year, falling to FDU, American University, Cornell, Drexel, UAlbany, and UNH.
- UMBC is coming off a 1-0 victory over nationally-ranked Vermont last week.
- The Retrievers have a total of 23 goals to their opponents 21 this season, averaging 15.7 shots pergame and 1.53 goals per game.
- There are currently thirteen different goal scorers, with six players tallying two or more goals. Joseph Piicotto leads the team in goals (4).
