SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant field hockey team opens the 2026 season on the road, traveling to Quinnipiac (Friday) and Hofstra (Sunday) this weekend.
Game Information
Date: Friday, August 28
Opponent: Quinnipiac
Location: Hamden, Conn.
Time: 3:00 PM
Live Stats: Sidearm
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Date: Sunday, August 30
Opponent: Hofstra
Location: Hempstead, N.Y.
Time: 12:00 PM
Live Stats: Sidearm
Video: FloCollege
Series History
- Bryant is 2-7 all-time against Quinnipiac. The series dates back to when the two were members of the NEC and MAAC together.
- The Bulldogs won each of the first two meetings but8 the Bobcats have won each of the last seven meetings.
- Bryant is 2-4 all-time vs Hofstra. The Pride earned a 2-1 victory last season in Smithfield.
Bulldog Notes and Notables
- Bryant is coming off a 4-14 campaign in 2025. The Bulldogs went 4-7 at home and 0-7 on the road.
- The Bulldogs have won each of their last three season openers. Bryant has started 2-0 in two of the last three seasons.
- Bryant welcomes back nine of its top 10 scorers from a season ago. Callie Caito leads the way with six goals and 13 points, while Megan Smith notched five goals and 11 points.
- The Black and Gold also return both its goalies as Sara DeSousa and Maud van Lierop.
A bit about Quinnipiac
- Quinnipiac posted a 10-8 record and a 2-5 mark in the Big East. The Bobcats, however, changed conferences in the offseason and will now compete in the NEC.
- Rozemarijn van Keulen returns after posting eight goals and four assists for 20 points.
A bit about Hofstra
- Hofstra finished 9-9 overall and 2-3 in league play last season.
- The Pride, however, will have to replace its three top scorers from a season ago.
