BALTIMORE – The No. 5 Bryant men's soccer team continues conference play on the road against the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) this Saturday evening at Retriever Soccer Park at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday's matchup is the second conference game of the season for both teams. The Bulldogs continue to maintain the longest winning streak in Division I soccer through conference play with a dominant record of 9-0-1. The Black and Gold picked apart the UMass Lowell attack to the tune of a 3-0 win last Sunday. UMBC had a tough draw to open conference play, conceding 0-2 to No. 4 Vermont. After starting the season 4-0-1, the Retrievers have lost their last four games.
Opponent: UMBC
Location: Baltimore, Md. (Retriever Soccer Park)
Kickoff: Saturday, October 4th – 7:00 pm
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Series History:
- This matchup will be the 4th meeting between these two teams.
- UMass Lowell holds a 3-0 record in this matchup.
- Bryant has not scored against UMBC in their brief history of matches.
Notes and Notables:
- The Bulldogs are ranked in the top five of the United Soccer Coaches rankings. This ranking is the highest of any Bryant program in Division I history.
- The Dawgs are riding on a nine-game winning streak; the longest winning streak under head coach Ruben Resendes.
- The Bulldogs have allowed one goal in the last four matches, two goals in their last eight matches.
- The Black and Gold have outscored their opponents 20-4.
- Jaime Amaro has scored six goals this season, the most goals scored in the America East. Amaro's three clutch-time goals are the most game-winning goals on the season in the America East.
- Mamadi Jiana has four goals scored so far this season, third in the America East. Jiana's 14 shots on goal are the second-most in the America East.
- Enzo Carvalho has a save percentage of 85%, the most efficient goalkeeper in the America East. Carvalho also has four shutouts on the season, tied for the most in the America East despite playing in less games than his constituents.
- Marc Pitarch Bayot scored his first goal of the season against the River Hawks. Following Sunday's performance, Pitarch Bayot has assists in back-to-back games.
About the Retrievers:
- UMBC has held their opponents to eight goals through nine games.
- Brady Geho has three goals on the season and an assist, leading the team in points.
- Emigdio Tormo Lopez has 31 saves on the season, third most in the America East.
