EASTON, Pa. – The Bryant University Men's Soccer team continues its road trip against Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. for its third match of the 2026 season on Saturday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Both teams enter the match with a 1-0-1 record. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+. It will mark the third match of the year for both sides, and the second consecutive season that the two schools have played.
Opponent: Lafayette College
Location: Easton, Pa. (Gummeson Grounds)
Kickoff: Saturday, August 29 – 6:00 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Livestats: LiveStats
Series History:
- This matchup will be the third meeting between these two schools.
- The all-time series is currently tied at 1-1-1.
- Last season, Bryant claimed a 1-0 victory in Smithfield, with Fernando Guerrero scoring the games only goal in the 19th minute.
Notes and Notables:
- Bryant enters the match with a 15-match unbeaten streak in regular season non-conference games. The last non-conference defeat for the Bulldogs came on September 21, 2024, at Dartmouth.
- Fermin Rodriguez assisted on both Bulldog goals from open play this season. He currently has seven career assists for Bryant.
- Bryant had five players named to the Preseason All-Conference America East Team. Paco Fernandez, Fernando Guerrero, Christien Merritt, Brady Geho, and Jojo Ocran were all honored before the season.
About the Leopards:
- Lafayette was picked fifth in the Patriot League Preseason Poll.
- The Leopards won the Patriot League Tournament last season for the eighth time in program history. They fell in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament, losing 4-0 to Cornell in Ithica, N.Y.
- Cade Maglione was named to the Preseason All-League Team before the season. The junior midfielder made 19 appearances for Lafayette last season.
- Midfielder Samir Dishnica returns to the Leopards after leading the team with 15 points last season. Dishnica registered six goals and three assists during the 2025 season, being named to the All-Patriot League Second Team.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Gummeson Grounds in Easton, Pennsylvania. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
