Bryant opens America East play with UAlbany on Sunday

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University field hockey team opens America East play on Sunday, September 24 when it hosts UAlbany at 2:00 p.m. 

Bryant is teaming with NOSOLO to support mental health. A table will be set up at the game with information.

Game Information

Date: Sunday, September 24
Opponent: UAlbany
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Field Hockey Complex)
Time: 2:00 PM
Live Stats: BryantBulldogs.com
Video: AmericaEast.tv

Series History

• UAlbany has won all seven meetings between the two programs.
• Sunday marks the first time the two teams will play on campus at Bryant. 

Bulldog Notes and Notables

• Bryant is 4-3 on the year following a 4-2 win over Stonehill. 
• Brittany Gouws scored twice in the game and has a team-leading five on the year. She has scored the game-winning goal in all four wins.
• Emma Rothkopf posted her first goal as a Bulldog and added an assist vs Stonehill.
• Natalie Griffin posted two assists vs Stonehill and leads the team with three on the year. 
• Julie Diderich recorded the first two assists of her career against the Skyhawks.
• Bryant has received wins from three different goalies for the first time in DI program history.    

A bit about UAlbany

• UAlbany is 5-3 overall and 1-0 in the America East following a 2-1 overtime win on Friday against Cal.
• The Great Danes have been in and out of the NFHCA national poll this year. 
• Alison Smisdom leads the team with 9 goals and 21 points.
• The Great Danes have gone to overtime in four of their eight games.