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Tiago Dias roars with triumph in Bulldog victory, several teammates are behind him
0
Seton Hall SHU (7-4-8, 3-1-4)
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Winner Bryant BRY (17-2-2, 6-1-0)
Seton Hall SHU
(7-4-8, 3-1-4)
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Final
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Bryant BRY
(17-2-2, 6-1-0)
Winner
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Team 1 2 F
Seton Hall SHU 0 0 0
Bryant BRY 0 1 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Caden Lisa

MEN’S SOCCER EARN FIRST NCAA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT WIN IN PROGRAM HISTORY

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Muslim Umar scored his first goal of the season to lift the 11th seeded Bryant University men's soccer team to a 1-0 win in a tight match against Seton Hall in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Division I men's soccer championship.
 
Mamadi Jiana layered an excellent pass down the pitch early in the second half to get the Bulldogs rolling. Muslim Umar tracked the ball brilliantly and delivered a header for the only goal of the match.

With this win in the books the Bulldogs are set to host the third round of the NCAA Division I men's soccer championships against Saint Louis this upcoming weekend. The Black and Gold have a record of 17-2-2 and are the highest-seeded program in their quadrant of the bracket.

Game Information:
Score: Bryant 1, Seton Hall 0
Records: Bryant (17-2-2), Seton Hall (7-4-8)
Location: Smithfield, R.I.
 
Scoring Summary:
56:05 Christien Merritt delivered a short throw to Mamadi Jiana. Jiana uncorked a beautiful pass into to box to Muslim Umar. Umar headed the ball over the goalkeeper for the lone goal of the match.
 
Stats and Game Notes:
  • Bryant held a 9-8 advantage in shots.
  • Muslim Umar scored the first goal of the season and the first of his Bulldog career.
  • Mamadi Jiana recorded his fourth assist of the season.
  • Enzo Carvalho recorded two saves in this match and his ninth shutout of the season.
  • Seton Hall held a 9-5 advantage in corners.
  • Sunday's win is Bryant's first NCAA Tournament win in DI program history.
  • Men's Soccer joins baseball (2013) and men's lacrosse (2014, 2017) as Bryant teams that have won an NCAA Tournament game at the DI level.
  • Sunday marked the third home NCAA Tournament victory in school history (men's lacrosse 2014 and 2017).
  • Bryant's 17 wins are the most in a single season in program history.
  • Bryant is now 20-6-2 at Beirne Stadium under head coach Ruben Resendes.
  • With Bryant's win, an America East school has earned a victory or draw in 13 of the past 16 NCAA Tournaments.
Up Next:
Bryant will host Saint Louis in the third round of the NCAA Division I men's soccer championship on Sunday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m.
 
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