SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant field hockey team celebrates Senior Weekend as it hosts Maine (Friday) and LIU (Sunday) at Cowen Field.
Friday is set to begin at 3:00 p.m., while Sunday will begin at 12:00 p.m. The Bulldogs will honor the Class of 2027 -- Valentina Funes, Carly Dimock, Callie Caito, Julie Diderich, Alexa Sedicino, Claire Joss, Gabrielle Dwyer and Sara DeSousa -- prior to Sunday's game with LIU.
Game Information
Date: Friday, October 16
Opponent: Maine
Location: Cowen Field (Smithfield, R.I.)
Time: 3:00 PM
Live Stats: Sidearm
Video: AmericaEast.tv
Date: Sunday, October 18
Opponent: LIU
Location: Cowen Field (Smithfield, R.I.)
Time: 12:00 PM
Live Stats: Sidearm
Video: AmericaEast.tv
Series History
- Bryant is 1-13 all-time against Maine. The Bulldogs lone win came at home in 2024, 4-3 in 2OT.
- Bryant trailed that game 3-0 before putting together a remarkable second-half comeback. Filou Verhoeven scored three minutes into the second overtime to seal the win.
- The Bulldogs are 2-3 all-time against LIU.
- Bryant won the most recent meeting, 1-0, in 2021 behind a goal from Taryn Rauff.
Bulldog Notes and Notables
- Bryant enters the weekend at 6-6 overall and 0-2 in the America East following a pair of losses last weekend. It marked the first time this year that Bryant lost both games of the weekend.
- The Bulldogs' six wins are its most since it won eight in 2023 and is just the seventh time in 18 DI seasons they have won 6+ games.
- Bryant ranks 12th nationally in penalty corners per game with 7.42. The Bulldogs were limited to just three penalty corners on Sunday vs Towson.
- Valentina Funes and Callie Caito are tied for the team lead in goals (6) and points (13).
- Caito ranks among the top 10 in DI program history in both goals (16) and points (38). With two more points, she would join Victoria Danby (54) and Courtney Landi (42) as the only American-born players in DI program history to record 40+ points in a career.
- Caito has scored all 16 of her career goals over her last 48 games.
- Maud van Lierop enters the weekend with a .786 save percentage which ranks 11th nationally.
A bit about Maine
- Maine enters the weekend at 6-6 overall and 1-1 in America East play. The Black Bears fell to New Hampshire (4-3 OT) and defeated Merrimack (3-0) last weekend.
- The Black Bears' earned a conference victory over UAlbany, 3-1.
- Martha Barratt leads the team with five goals and five assists for 15 points. Eloise Penty is second on the team with 12 points (4g, 4a).
- Annabel Halkes is one of the nation's top goalies, entering the weekend with a .810 save percentage and a 1.71 GAA.
A bit about LIU
- LIU is 2-10 overall and 2-3 in the NEC.
- The Sharks have given up 5.92 goals per game this season.
- Delfina Gonzalez leads the team with four goals and 12 points.
- Lotte van Dusseldorp has also scored four goals.
