AMHERST, Mass. – The Bryant men's soccer team plays its second game on the road against UMass Amherst this Saturday afternoon at Rudd Field.
Saturday's matchup is the fifth game of the season for both teams. Both teams have had a fantastic start to their season with both of their records at 3-0-1. The Bulldogs have won their last three games and the Minutemen have won their last two games. Opposites clash as Bryant displays an impressive defense and UMass Amherst boasts an explosive offense through four games.
Opponent: UMass Amherst
Location: Amherst, Mass. (Rudd Field)
Kickoff: Saturday, September 6th – 12:00 pm
Watch: Midco Sports Plus
Livestats: Stat Broadcast
Series History
- This matchup will be the fourth meeting between the two teams.
- The last time these two teams played, the 2024 season opener, the matchup resulted in a 0-0 draw. This matchup will be different as both teams have been able to get some experience under their belt this season.
Notes and Notables:
- The Bulldogs currently have a season record of 3-0-1. A three game winning streak for the Black and Gold.
- Enzo Carvalho has seven saves on the season after his back-to-back clean sheets.
- The Bryant defense has allowed two goals through four games this season.
- Jaime Amaro scored his first goal as a Bulldog in the previous game against Dartmouth; he is the fifth Bulldog to score this season. To this point in the season, Amaro has the most points on the team with three.
- The Bryant offense has averaged 13.3 shots per game this season, 34% of those attempts on goal.
- Paco Fernandez, Tiago Dias and Mamadi Jiana lead the squad in shots on goal with three.
About The Minutemen:
- The Minutemen currently have a record of 3-0-1 this season.
- UMass Amherst currently averages 3.25 goals per game.
- JP Mbuthia leads the squad in points (8) with his three goals and two assists.
- JP Mbuthia and Aiden Kelly lead the squad with three goals.
- Thomas Wadas leads the Minutemen in assists with three.
- Matt Cence has the most shots on goal on the team with seven, two of which going into the net.
- Following their Bryant matchup, the Minutemen will play against UMass Lowell on Wednesday, September 10th.
