Bryant opens America East play Saturday vs UMBC

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's lacrosse team opens America East play on Saturday when it welcomes UMBC to Beirne Stadium. Faceoff is set for 12:00 p.m.

Saturday marks the league opener for both teams. Bryant was picked to finish fourth, while UMBC was picked second. 

The Particulars
Opponent: UMBC
Location: Beirne Stadium (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Saturay, Mar. 18 – 12:00 p.m.
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Game Notes: Bryant
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THE SERIES
Bryant and UMBC are meeting for the first time in program history.  

SCOUTING UMBC
The Retrievers enter Saturday at 5-1 and are receiving votes in the national polls. UMBC picked up a marquee victory over Towson earlier this year and has held five of its first six opponents to single-digit goals. The Retrievers are tied with UNC for the No. 1 nationally in scoring defense.

Mateo Brown leads the team with 17 goals and 18 points, while Allen Hockenberry has 16 points (7g, 9a). Jayson Tingue owns a .580 save percentage and a 7.12 goals against average. 

BRYANT NOTES AND NOTABLES

• The Bulldogs are 4-2 on the year following an 11-6 loss at Air Force last Saturday.
• Bryant was held under 10 goals for the first time this year. The Bulldogs are 14th nationally, averaging 14.0 goals per game.
• Jack Lonsinger ranks second among freshmen nationally with 3.25 goals per game this season. He was held scoreless at Air Force.
• Kevin Groeninger posted two goals against the Falcons and leads the team with 23 points. 
• Aidan Goltz notched his third hat trick of the year and has scored multiple goals in all six games this season. 

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