Bulldogs start this week's home stand with Merrimack on Sunday

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's soccer team is back at home on Sunday afternoon against the Merrimack College Warriors.

Opponent: Merrimack
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Beirne Stadium)
Kickoff: Sunday, September 10th - 1:00pm
Watch: ESPN+
Livestats: PrestoSports

Series History

• Sunday's contest will be the 13th meeting between the former NE10 and NECC foes.
• Merrimack holds the upper hand in the matchup, going 7-4-1 against the Bulldogs.
• The two squads tied the 2022 edition of the contest 1-1 in North Andover.

Notes and Notables

• The Bulldogs are coming into the game off a 2-0 road win against Stonehill. The win brought their record for the season to 3-2-1.
• A win on Sunday would be the fastest the Black and Gold have reached four wins since 2017.
• The underclassmen have played a large role in the Bulldog squad this year with 9 freshmen and sophomores seeing regular action so far this campaign.
• Four different players have found the back of the net for Bryant.

About the Warriors

• Since winning their opening game against UMass Lowell the Warriors have yet to win a game, putting them at 1-3-2 on the season.
• Merrimack went 8-8-2 during the 2022 campaign and earned a spot in the NEC playoffs.
• MC's leading scorers from last year, Ella Cormier and Molly Murnane, have both returned for 2023. The pair has posted two goals each so far this season.