ALBANY, N.Y. - The Bryant University men's lacrosse program is slated to compete in the America East Men's Lacrosse Championship semifinals against Vermont at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium in Albany, N.Y., on Thursday afternoon. The action begins at 4:00 p.m.
The Bulldogs head into this match on a four-game winning streak, having won six of their last eight games. The Bryant defense have held opponents to less than 10 goals in each of their last four games. In the last outing between these two teams,
Luke Krebs forced a Vermont turnover in the last minute to seal the 11-8 win for the Black and Gold.
If the Black and Gold advance, they will compete in the 2026 America East Men's Lacrosse Championship on Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m., with the winner earning an AQ to the NCAA Tournament.
THE PARTICULARS
Opponent: Vermont
Location: Tom & Mary Casey Stadium (Albany, N.Y.)
Date and Time: Thursday, April 30 – 4:00 p.m.
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Game Notes: HERE
THE SERIES
- Bryant holds a 4-6 record against the Catamounts.
- The Black and Gold were victorious against Vermont at home in their regular season meeting, winning 11-8.
A WIN WOULD...
- Earn the program's second-consecutive visit to the America East Men's Lacrosse championship.
- Earn the program's second win against Vermont under head coach Brad Ross.
- Put the Bulldogs at a 5-0 mark in the month of April.
BULLDOGS NOTES AND NOTABLES
- Five Bulldogs earned America East honors, as announced by the league earlier Wednesday afternoon: Dawson Rielly, Zac Amend, Luke Krebs, Caden Lennon and JT Werkmeister.
- The Black and Gold have caused 100 turnovers so far this season. Luke Krebs leads the team with 20 caused turnovers, tied for the fourth-most in the America East.
- JJ Murphy has recorded 60 ground balls, the third-most in the America East.
- James Carr has a save percentage of 55%, the highest save percentage out of the four remaining teams in the hunt for the league title.
- Zac Amend has recorded at least four goals in four games so far this season.
SCOUTING THE CATAMOUNTS
- Max Frattaroli recorded four goals for the third time this season in the Catamounts 14-8 win over Binghamton last Saturday.
- Walter Zhao will make his presence known at the X. Zhao recorded eight ground balls and went 13 of 20 on face-offs last Saturday against the Bearcats.
- Vermont held a 42-30 shot advantage in their match against Bryant earlier this season.
