SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's soccer team hosts Hofstra University for a non-conference match at Beirne Stadium in Smithfield, Rhode Island on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Bryant enters the match with an 8-2-3 record, while Hofstra enters with an 8-2-4 record. Bryant is 2-1-1 in the America East, while Hofstra holds a 3-1-3 record in the CAA. The game will be streamed live on ESPN +.
Opponent: Hofstra University
Location: Smithfield, Rhode Island (Beirne Stadium)
Kickoff: Tuesday, October 20 – 7:00 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Livestats: Live Stats
Series History:
- This match-up will be the first meeting all-time between the two schools.
- This is also the first match of the year for Bryant against a CAA opponent.
- Bryant and Hofstra are two of the most successful programs in DI Soccer over the last four seasons. Bryant ranks tied for second with 51 wins since the start of the 2023 season, and Hofstra ranks fourth with 50 wins.
- This will be the sixth game this season for the Bulldogs against a team that qualified for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Bryant is 3-2 so far this season.
Notes and Notables:
- It their last match, the Bulldogs drew UMass Lowell 0-0 on the road.
- Bryant remains unbeaten over its last four matches (3-0-1).
- Fermin Rodriguez leads the team with 14 points and four assists.
- Rodriguez and Brady Geho share the team lead and rank T-2 in the America East with five goals each.
- Rodriguez had recorded a point in his last three matches before Saturday.
About the Pride:
- Hofstra was picked first in the CAA North Division Preseason Poll
- Hofstra finished last season with a 14-5-1 record, beating Syracuse in the NCAA First Round and No. 1 Vermont in the Second Round, before falling to Furman on PKs in the Third Round.
- Ben Shultz leads the team with 13 points (5G, 3A).
- In their last match on Saturday, October 10, Hofstra beat Monmouth 2-0 in Hempstead, N.Y.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Berine Stadium in Smithfield, R.I. The game will be streamed live on ESPN +.
