SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women's soccer team is home at Beirne Stadium on Sunday, October 25 for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff in an important matchup against UMBC.

Sunday's matchup carries heavy postseason implications as the Bulldogs and Retrievers each enter tied with 10 points (3-2-1). Bryant and UMBC are two of five teams tied for second place in the standings. The Black and Gold can clinch a playoff spot with a victory.

Opponent: UMBC
Location: Beirne Stadium | Smithfield, R.I.
Kickoff: Sunday, October 25 – 1 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Livestats: Sidearm
 
Series History

• Sunday marks the fifth meeting all-time between the two teams.
• The Bulldogs are 1-1-2 in the series.
• Last season the Retrievers came out with a 2-1 win.
• The Bulldogs have not lost at home against UMBC (1-0-1). 

America East Playoff Scenarios

• Bryant can clinch a spot in the America East Playoffs with: A win; A tie COMBINED with a UMass Lowell loss or tie; A UMass Lowell loss
• UMBC can clinch a spot in the America East Playoffs with: A win, A tie COMBINED with a UMass Lowell loss or tie; A UMass Lowell loss

Notes and Notables

• Bryant enters Sunday's matchup 5-6-3 overall and 3-2-1 in conference.
• The Bulldogs are coming off a huge 1-0 win against Maine on Thursday night. It was Bryant's first win over the Black Bears since 2017.
• The Bulldogs look to earn a spot in the postseason with a win this Sunday.
• Samantha Zaslaw scored her sixth goal and now has six of Bryant's 10 goals this season.
• Zaslaw is tied for fourth in the Amercia East for goals.
• Shannon Mejia claimed her seventh shutout of the season which put her second in the America East.

About the Retrievers

• UMBC is 9-4-3 overall and 3-2-1 on the season.
• The Retrievers are one of five teams tied for second in the America East.
• Zoe Brossman and Brooke Clagett lead the team and are also tied for fourth in the America East with six goals a piece.
• Clagett is tied for first in the conference with four game-winning goals.
• Amara Codd trails behind Mejia in the third spot with six shutouts on the season.