Softball faces URI on Thursday afternoon

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team will face in-state rival Rhode Island on Thursday afternoon in Kingston. First pitch is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.

The Particulars

Opponent: Rhode Island

Location: URI Softball Complex (Kingston, R.I.)

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Live Stats: GoRhody.com

Series History

• URI has won all three meetings between the two schools.
• Thursday will be the first meeting between the two programs since the 2010 season.
• Bryant and URI have regularly played against each other in the fall.

Bulldog Notes and Notables

• Bryant enters Thursday following a 4-1 loss to UConn on Tuesday afternoon.
• The Bulldogs have stolen 35 bases on the season, fourth among Northeast Conference teams. Bryant stole 37 bases all of last season.
• Freshman Morgan Powell (Murrieta, Calif.) continues to lead the team with a .347 batting average and a .447 OBP. She has stolen six bases, including three against Robert Morris last weekend.
• Senior Gianna Pizzano (Saugus, Mass.) is 4-for-8 with a home run and three runs scored over her last three games.

Scouting the Rams

• The Rams come into Thursday with an overall record of 11-30.
• URI is hitting .206 as a team and has a 4.42 team ERA.
• Kylie Shivery is hitting .308 with six doubles, two triples, two home runs and 19 RBI.
• Erica Robles leads the team with 22 RBI.