Bryant starts week of in-state rivalries Monday

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A series of in-state battles begins on Monday night for the Bryant University men's soccer team as they head to Providence for a 7:00 p.m. battle with the Friars.

The Particulars

Opponent: Providence

Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. EST

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Series History

• This is the 20^th all-time meeting between Bryant and Providence, with the Friars taking 16 of the 19 meetings in a series that dates back to 1968.

Bulldogs Notes and Notables

• Senior Nick Stewart (South Windsor, Conn.) recorded seven saves vs. the Friars a season ago.
• The Friars are the second of three teams on the Bulldogs' schedule that played in last season's NCAA Tournament. Providence made the Quarterfinals before bowing out to No. 9 North Carolina.
• Bryant is opening with four road games in their first five since 2013, when they started with five straight games away from Smithfield.
• The Bulldogs are looking for their first win against Providence since 1980, a 3-2 win in overtime.

A bit about the Friars

• Providence started the season ranked 12^th in the country, before falling out of the rankings due to losses to North Carolina and Wake Forest.
• They've since rebounded with a 2-1 win over Rhode Island on Saturday.
• They are led by Joao Serrano and Liam Wilson, who have recorded a goal and an assist on the season.
• The Friars pose a balanced attack, with seven different players recording points in the early part of this season.