SMITHFIELD, R.I.  – The Bryant volleyball team travels to Newark on Friday night to battle the NJIT Highlanders in America East conference play, marking the start of a three-game road trip for the Black and Gold.

Opponent: NJIT (4-15, 0-4 America East)
Location: Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center, Newark, NJ
First Serve: 6:00 PM
Live Stats: Sidearm
Watch: America East TV

Series History:

• Bryant is 7-1 against NJIT. The Bulldogs have won their last seven meetings against the Highlanders dating back to 2021.

Bryant Notes and Notables:

• The Bulldogs are coming off a sweep over Binghamton on Sunday at home. Arianna Ugolini posted her fifth double-double of the season, recording a game-high 12 kills and 11 digs, adding four service aces as well. She ranks second in the conference in kills/set (3.86). She ranks 16^th in the country in total attacks (781) and is tied for 18^th in the country in total kills (286).
• Madison Koeller earned America East Setter of the Week honors for the second time this season, tallying 41 assists and 8 digs against Binghamton. She leads the conference in assists (584) and is ranked second in assists/set (8.11).
• Brookelyn Talmadge leads the conference in hitting percentage and is ranked 16^th in the country (.436). London Hunt ranks third in the conference in hitting percentage (.327).
• Carrina Barron ranks third in the conference in digs/set (3.80).
• Bryant has won eight out of their last ten matches. They have an 11-9 record and 3-1 record in the America East, tied for first in the conference with UMBC.

About the Highlanders:

• Head coach Pedro Trevino is in his seventh season at the helm for NJIT.
• NJIT snapped an 11-game losing streak with a four-set victory over New Haven at home on Tuesday night.
• The Highlanders are 1-5 on their home court this season.
• NJIT is still searching for their first America East win of the season.
• The Highlanders average 10.9 kills/set, 10.0 assists/set, and 15.2 digs/set.