Bulldogs face Merrimack, LIU this weekend

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University field hockey team will face Merrimack and Long Island in a pair of Northeast Conference games this weekend.

Bryant visits Merrimack on Friday at 4:00 p.m. before hosting LIU on Sunday at noon. 

Game Information
Opponent: Merrimack
Location: North Andover, Mass.
Date and Time: Friday, October 22 - 4:00 p.m.
Live Stats: Sidearm
Video: NECFrontRow

Opponent: LIU
Location: Track and Turf (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Sunday, October 24 - 12:00 p.m. 
Live Stats: Presto
Video: NECFrontRow

Bryant vs. Merrimack

• Bryant and Merrimack have split two meetings as Division I opponents. 
• The Bulldogs earned a 4-3 victory over the Warriors in the spring.
• Bryant leads the all-time series between the two schools, 7-3.

Bryant vs. LIU

• LIU owns a 3-2 lead in the all-time series. 
• The Sharks have won the last two meetings, winning 2-0 last spring.

Bulldog Notes and Notables

• Bryant will be looking for its first victory of the season this weekend. 
• Taryn Rauff leads the team with six goals, while Carson Dennis has scored three times.
• Brittany Gouws is the third Bulldog with multiple goals, scoring twice.
• Marijn Jaarsma has posted a .763 save percentage on the year. She leads the nation with 11.7 saves per game. 

Scouting the Warriors

• Merrimack is 1-13 overall and 1-3 in the NEC.
• Katelyn Bennett and Anne-Sophie Hogenboom are tied for the team lead with eight points.

Scouting the Sharks

• LIU is 5-8 overall and 3-1 in the NEC.
• Sammy Bell has six goals, while Felicia King has four goals and four assists.