SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The No. 7 Bryant men's soccer team is slated to play their last home game of the regular season this Friday evening against NJIT at 6:00 p.m.
Friday's matchup is the sixth conference game of the season for both teams. The Bulldogs dropped their first game of the season in America East action last Saturday against Vermont. The Black and Gold have 12 points through five conferences matches, slotting in at second place in the conference and clinching a spot in the America East Championship. The Bulldogs have a record of 4-1 in the conference. The Highlanders are 1-3-1 in the conference after losing back-to-back games to UMass Lowell and New Hampshire.
Opponent: NJIT
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Beirne Stadium)
Kickoff: Friday, October 31 – 6:00 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Livestats: LiveStats
Series History:
- This matchup will be the fifth meeting between these two teams.
- The Bulldogs hold a 4-1 record in this matchup and have outscored the Highlanders 12-0 in the last three matchups.
Notes and Notables:
- Jaime Amaro and Marc Pitarch Bayot are one assist away from tying the school record for most assists in a season. Their six assists lead the conference.
- The Black and Gold are averaging 2.06 goals per game, the most in the conference.
- The Black and Gold have a goal differential of +26, the best in the conference.
- The Black and Gold have the highest save percentage in the conference. (82.1%)
- Mamadi Jiana has 20 shots on goal this season, tied for the most in the conference.
- Jaime Amaro has nine goals and 24 points on the season, a firm lead in the conference for both categories.
About the Highlanders:
- Diogo Rebelo leads the conference with 49 shots. Rebelo has 16 shots on goal.
- Sergio Martinez Cubel has a goal and three assists on the season.
- The Highlanders have six different goal scorers on the season.