Bryant takes on in-state rival Rhode Island Thursday night

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's soccer team will take on Rhode Island for its third and final battle with an in-state rival on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m.

The Particulars

Opponent: Rhode Island

Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. EST

Watch Live: Atlantic 10 Network

Live Stats: Presto Sports

Series History

• In seven meetings between the Bulldogs and Rams, Rhode Island has taken four of them with two draws. The only Bryant win came last season when the Black and Gold tallied a goal in each half in a 2-1 victory at the Bulldog Soccer Field.

Bulldogs Notes and Notables

• Sophomore George Gill (Cork, Munster, Ireland) recorded an assist in the 2016 meeting with the Rams.
• Senior goalkeeper Nick Stewart (South Windsor, Conn.) recorded four saves in last year's meeting with Rhode Island. He has 19 total saves in four games to start this season.
• Still in search of their first goal, 10 different Bulldogs have recorded efforts towards goal, led by senior Alexander Wrona (Burlington, Conn.) with eight.
• The Bulldogs have tallied goals in five consecutive matchups with Rhode Island.

A bit about the Rams

• After a season-opening 3-0 win over Boston University, the Rams have fallen in their last two games, dropping matches at the hands of Albany and Providence.
• The Rhode Island offense is led by Stavros Zarokostas, who has recorded five points on the season with two goals and an assist.
• Peder Kristiansen is second on the team with three points.
• In net, Nils Leifhelm has allowed six goals in his three appearances this season, coming into Thursday's game with a .684 save percentage.