SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant volleyball team concludes their season on Friday night, squaring off against the NJIT Highlanders on Senior Night.
Opponent: NJIT (5-20, 1-8 America East)
Location: Chace Athletic Center, Smithfield, R.I.
First Serve: 7:00 PM
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Sidearm
Series History:
- Bryant is 8-1 against NJIT, victorious in the previous eight meetings.
- The Bulldogs swept the Highlanders back on October 17th in Newark. Arianna Ugolini finished tied for a game-high 12 kills and recorded a game-high 12 digs. She surpassed 1,000 career kills as a Bulldog in the win. Madison Koeller tallied a game-high 33 assists.
Bryant Notes and Notables:
- Bryant is coming off a massive 3-2 win at Binghamton on Friday night.
- Arianna Ugolini finished tied for a game-high 21 kills and posted a career-high 20 digs. It was her 10th double-double of the season. She leads the America East in kills (384), service aces (43), and points (441).
- Madison Keem tallied a career-high 28 assists. Melis Isik also tallied 28 assists.
- Ruth Ochelli tied her career-high in kills with 20.
- Brookelyn Talmadge leads the America East in hitting percentage (.419).
- The Bulldogs have won 12 out of their last 16 games. They sit in second place in the America East with a 15-11 overall record and a 6-3 record in conference play.
- Bryant will prepare for the America East postseason following Friday's match.
About the Highlanders:
- NJIT is 5-20 with a 1-8 conference record.
- The Highlanders snapped a 5-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over UAlbany on Sunday.
- Sophomore outside hitter Ema Torres leads the Highlanders in kills (209) and kills/set (3.39).
- NJIT averages 11.2 kills/set, 10.4 assists/set, and 14.6 digs/set.
