Bryant visits Providence Friday afternoon

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University field hockey team makes the short trip to Providence on Friday to face the Friars at Lennon Family Field. First touch is set for 3:00 p.m.

Friday's game will be streamed on FloSports and a cost will be associated. 

Game Information

Date: Friday, September 1
Opponent: Providence
Location: Providence, R.I. (Lennon Family Field)
Time: 3:00 PM EST
Live Stats: Sidearm
Video: FloSports ($)

Series History

• Providence owns a 5-0 lead in the all-time series. 
• The Bulldogs and Friars are meeting for the first time since 2021.

Bulldog Notes and Notables

• Bryant opened its season with wins over Lindenwood (3-1) and Saint Louis (3-2, shootout) last weekend. 
• It marked the first time in DI program history and the first time since 2002 the Bulldogs opened the season 2-0.
• Brittany Gouws converted a penalty stroke in each game and then scored the deciding goal in the penalty shootout on Sunday.
• Zoe Bates also scored in both games, doubling her career goal total in the first weekend. 
• Dieneke Hes was stellar between the pipes, recording 12 saves, a 1.29 GAA and an .800 save percentage. 
• Hes tied Megan Hancock for the quickest to seven wins in DI program history (21 games). 

A bit about Providence

• The Friars are 0-2 following losses to Boston College and Maine opening weekend. 
• Providence returns its leading scorer from a season ago in Ally DeCoste and preseason All-Big East selection Eleonore de Keyser.