Dawgs make history in 1-0 road win against Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CONN. -The Bryant University men's soccer team picked up their first road win of the season, beating Fairfield 1-0.

For the first time in DI program history, the Bulldogs have won back to back games to open the season.

Game Information
Bryant 1, Fairfield 0
Records: Bryant (2-0), Fairfield (0-2)
Location: Fairfield, Conn. (Lessing Field)

Key Moment

• Marc Pitarch Bayot scored in the 8th minute to put the Black and Gold on top.

Coach's Comments on the win...

"A win and a clean sheet is always the objective, but I think the group will be disappointed that we didn't go into half with more than a 1-0 lead. We were motivated to keep attacking and going for more in the second half but credit to Fairfield, they adjusted their tactics and made it really difficult for us in possession. That being said our guys showed incredible resilience again throughout the second half and late int eh game to protect our goal. We look forward to learning from this game and continue improving our game model for another match on the road at Merrimack this Thursday."

Scoring Summary

• 8th minute - Bryant 1, Fairfield 0 - Adrian Camacho cleared the ball from half field for the Bulldogs. The ball found Marc Pitarch Bayot who cut in against a defender and buried the ball into the lower right corner.

Notes and Notables

• This is the first time since 2007 that the Black and Gold have won their first two games to open the season.
• It is also the first time since October 24, 2021 that Bryant has won a road game.
• Pitarch's goal was his first of the season and of his Bulldog career.
• Vicente Valor Martinez registered four shots on goal in the contest.
• Antreas Hadjigavriel made one save in the match.

Next Up

Bryant travels to Merrimack on Thursday (August 31st) for a 7:00pm non-conference contest.