Men's Lacrosse travels to Manhattan for Saturday showdown

SMITHFIELD, R.I. –  The Bryant University men's lacrosse team will travel to take on Manhattan College on Saturday. Faceoff is set for 12:00 p.m. 

The Particulars
Opponent: Manhattan
Location: Gaelic Park (Riverdale, N.Y.)
Date and Time: Saturday, March. 2nd– 12:00 p.m.
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THE SERIES
Bryant leads the all-time Division I series 5-1. They have won their last two matchups. In their last meeting, the Bulldogs picked up a 15-12 victory in the Conaty Indoor Athletic Center.

SCOUTING THE JASPERS
Manhattan enters Saturday 0-4 on the season after battling against ranked opponents earlier this season. Kelly DuPree and Scott O'Connor are tied for the team lead in goals with 5 a piece. Damien Blando leads the defense unit with 7 caused turnovers and goalie Connor Hapward has posted 54 saves so far this year.  

BRYANT NOTES AND NOTABLES

• For consecutive weeks, Bryant has ranked first in the nation in faceoff win percentage .712.

• The Bulldogs lead the America East Conference in ground balls per game with 39.50.

• John Tomsheck recorded his first career hat trick in last Saturday's game against Quinnipiac

• Nathan LaLiberte remains first in the nation in ground balls per game and improves to second in faceoff win percentage.

• In last year's game against the Jaspers, Jack Lonsinger and Johnny Hackett combined for eight goals.

• Drew Lucas had an amazing outing against Manhattan last year as well, posting two points,three ground balls, as well as causing a turnover.

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