SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's lacrosse team opens the 2026 home campaign against Merrimack on Saturday. Faceoff is set for 12:00 p.m.
THE PARTICULARS
Opponent: Merrimack
Location: Beirne Stadium (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Saturday, Feb. 14 – 12:00 p.m.
Watch: AE.tv
Live Stats: Sidearm
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THE SERIES
- The Bulldogs enter Saturday 12-6 in the all-time series with their former conference rival.
- Bryant won on the road against Merrimack last season, 19-4.
- The Black and Gold have won eight of their last 10 matches against the Warriors.
A WIN AGAINST MERRIMACK WOULD...
- Put the program at a 1-1 record.
- Earn the program's 13th win against the Warriors.
- Earn the program's first win of the season.
BULLDOGS NOTES AND NOTABLES
- The Black and Gold enter Saturday at 0-1 following their loss to Providence.
- Sophomore Zac Amend led the Bulldogs with four points (3g, 1a).
- Dawson Rielly (1g, 2a) posted a three-point afternoon.
- John Tomsheck and Owen West each netted two goals on the day.
- James Carr recorded 12 saves against Providence in his first career start, recording a save percentage of 52.2%.
- Nick Pisano scored his first career goal in the season opener against Providence.
SCOUTING THE WARRIORS
- Merrimack enters Saturday at 0-2 on the year following losses to UMass Amherst and Holy Cross.
- The Warriors are currently averaging 6.5 goals per game.
- Anthony Kulturides started in net for the Warriors' first two games, recording 21 saves.
