SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men's lacrosse program is slated to host the NJIT Highlanders on Saturday, April 4. Faceoff is set for 12:00 p.m.
Bryant has four games left to go in the regular season, including three games held at Beirne Stadium.
Bryant and UMBC are tied for fifth place in the America East. The two programs have a 1-2 record in league play. The Black and Gold have three conference games remaining on the schedule.
THE PARTICULARS
Opponent: NJIT
Location: Beirne Stadium (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Saturday, April 4 — 12:00 p.m.
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Game Notes: HERE
THE SERIES
- The Black and Gold won their last match against NJIT on the road, 15-6.
- Bryant has won all three of its matchups against the Highlanders since joining the America East.
A WIN AGAINST NJIT WOULD…
- Put the program at a 4-5 record.
- Earn the program's second conference win of the season.
- Put the program at a .500 winning percentage in conference play, gaining ground in the race to the America East Championship.
BULLDOGS NOTES AND NOTABLES
- Zac Amend leads the squad with 18 goals.
- Dawson Rielly recorded eight goals and one assist in March. Rielly has 16 goals on the season.
- Luca Elmaleh was the first Bulldog to record 10 assists this season.
- Sam Klein recorded four ground balls and forced two turnovers in March.
- Brayden Fuller recorded four ground balls and caused one turnover in the month of March.
- Caden Lennon has recorded 12 goals, 12 ground balls and forced two turnovers so far this season.
- Jack McCloskey has caused 10 turnovers and recorded nine ground balls through two months of play.
- Luke Krebs recorded six ground balls and four forced turnovers in March.
- Luke Mead recorded five ground balls and three turnovers forced in the month of March.
SCOUTING THE HIGHLANDERS
- NJIT opened conference play with a 13-7 win against Binghamton but fell to Vermont, 14-5, last weekend.
- The Highlanders are 0-3 in games decided by three goals or less.
- Blake Piscitello and Will Corry lead the Highlanders with 24 and 23 goals, respectively.
- Emmerick Dopona leads the Highlanders with 16 caused turnovers.