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Posted: Oct 09, 2019

Bryant visits RMU, SFU this weekend

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's soccer hits the road for the first time in over a month when it travels to Robert Morris (Friday) and Saint Francis U (Sunday) this weekend.   

The Particulars
Opponents: Robert Morris | Saint Francis U
Location: North Athletic Complex (Moon Township, Pa.) | Stokes Soccer Plex (Loretto, Pa.)
Kickoff: Friday, October 11 – 3:00 p.m. | Sunday, October 13 – 12:00 p.m.
Watch: Friday | Sunday
Live Stats: Friday | Sunday
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | #GoBryant | #NECMSoc 

The Series

  • Bryant owns a 7-0-4 all-time record with Robert Morris.
  • The Bulldogs earned a 2-0 victory last year over the Colonials.
  • Bryant is 2-6-4 all-time against Saint Francis U.
  • The Bulldogs earned a 2-1 victory over the Red Flash in last year's NEC Semifinals.
  • It was the second semifinal meeting the two programs. Bryant beat SFU in a shootout in the 2013 NEC semis.  

Bulldog Notes and Notables

  • Bryant enters the weekend at 5-3 overall and 2-0 in Northeast Conference play.
  • The Bulldogs have won four-straight matches for the first time in DI program history.
  • Bryant is outscoring its opponents 10-2 during the four-game winning streak.
  • Sophomore Ben Williams (Unionville, Ont.) leads Bryant with 12 points thanks to five goals and two assists.
  • Senior Alex DaCosta (Bristol, R.I.) has 11 points and ranks second nationally in assists per game.
  • Freshman Jake Spaulding (Topsfield, Mass.) was named the NEC Rookie of the Week after posting three points in last week's 4-0 victory over CCSU.
  • Senior Olivier Larente (LaSalle, Quebec) has a 1.25 GAA and a .730 save percentage.    

A bit about the Colonials

  • The Colonials are currently 3-7-2 overall and 2-1-1 in NEC play.
  • RMU split its two games last weekend, falling to Merrimack (6-0) before defeating CCSU (3-1).
  • RMU has been outscored 28-9 on the year.
  • Riccardo Rota has scored three of the team's nine goals on the season.
  • Mike Zolnierczyk has played in seven matches, posting a 2.07 GAA and a .694 save percentage.  

A bit about the Red Flash

  • The Red Flash enter the weekend with a 5-4 overall record and a 2-1 mark in league play.
  • SFU has outscored its opponents 17-14 on the year.
  • Lucas Rosa has scored six goals and leads the team with 13 points.
  • Four other players have registered multiple goals on the season.
  • Jonas Dieseler is 4-2 with a 1.65 GAA and a .667 save percentage.