Bryant to host LIU in season opener

Smithfield, R.I- The Bryant University men's soccer team will make their long-awaited season and conference debut against Long Island today at 6:00 pm in Smithfield. 

Opponent: Long Island University
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Beirne Stadium)
Kickoff: Monday, March 1 - 6:00 p.m.
Watch: NecFrontRow
Live Stats: Presto Stats

 Series History

• The Bulldogs are 3-8-2 all-time against LIU. The last time the two teams met was in the 2019 Northeast Conference semi-finals game, where the Black and Gold fell 2-0.

 Notes and Notables

• Bryant was selected to finish fourth in the Northeast Conference preseason poll.
• The Bulldogs added 14 signees in the Class of 2024.
• Ben Williams and Jake Spaulding combined for eight goals last season.
• The Black and gold are playing their first game in over a year.

 About the Sharks:

• LIU finished with a 10-7-2 overall record in 2019 and lost to Fairleigh Dickinson in the NEC Championship Game (3-2 PK's).
• The Sharks scored 34 goals last season.
• Long Island was predicted to finish third in the NEC.