SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The second-seeded Bryant University women's soccer team travels to Vestal, N.Y., on Saturday, November 14, to take on top-seeded Binghamton in the America East Championship final. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.

The Bulldogs enter Saturday's matchup after a 2-0 semifinal victory over Maine, advancing to their first conference championship final in Division I program history.

Opponent: No. 1 Binghamton
Location: Bearcats Sports Complex | Vestal, N.Y.
Kickoff: Saturday, November 14 – 1:00 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Sidearm

Championship History

• Saturday marks Bryant's first conference championship final appearance since transitioning to Division I.
• The Bulldogs are making their third consecutive America East postseason appearance and have reached the semifinals in back-to-back seasons.
• Bryant earned the No. 2 seed its highest postseason seeding since joining the America East.
• The Bulldogs defeated three-time defending champion Maine, 2-0, in the semifinals.
• Bryant will look to earn its first NCAA Division I Tournament berth in program history.

Series History

• Saturday marks the 10th all-time meeting between Bryant and Binghamton.
• The Bearcats lead the all-time series 6-1-2.
• Binghamton earned a 3-0 victory in the teams' regular-season meeting on September 27.

Notes and Notables

• Bryant enters Saturday's game with a 7-6-4 overall record.
• The Bulldogs rank 14th nationally and second in the America East in shutout percentage (.588), recording 10 shutouts in 17 matches.
• Bryant leads the America East and ranks 23rd nationally in team save percentage (.846).
• Bryant's 10 team shutouts set a new Division I single-season program record and rank second all-time.
• Senior goalkeeper Shannon Mejia ranks 16th nationally and second in the America East with nine shutouts this season. Mejia leads the America East and ranks 31st nationally in save percentage (.839).
• Senior Samantha Zaslaw ranks 36th nationally and is tied for first in the America East with four game-winning goals.
•  Zaslaw has recorded eight goals and 18 points this season, ranking second in the conference in total goals and third in goals per game (0.47). Her eight goals are tied for first in Bryant's Division I single-season record book.

About the Bearcats

• Binghamton enters Saturday's matchup with a 9-3-5 overall record after defeating UMBC 2-0 in the America East semifinals.
• The Bearcats claimed their fourth America East regular-season title in five years.
• Binghamton leads the America East in goals-against average (0.471) and shutout percentage (.647).
• The Bearcats have recorded 11 shutouts this season, allowing just eight goals through 17 matches.
• Senior goalkeeper Rebecca Kessler ranks fourth nationally with 11 shutouts and 10th nationally in goals-against average (0.471).
• Junior Jahkaya Davis leads the America East with nine goals and 18 points and was named the 2026 America East Striker of the Year.
• Senior Paige Luke ranks 32nd nationally with eight assists and leads the conference in shots per game (2.88).
• Senior defender Sophia Garofalo earned her second consecutive America East Defensive Player of the Year honor.