Bryant returns to conference play this weekend against UMBC

SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant women's volleyball team will return to conference play this weekend when they face off against #1 Seed UMBC at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.

Bryant vs. UMBC
Time: Sunday, 1:00 PM

Watch: America East TV

Live Stats: Sidearm

Series History:

• After falling to UMBC in three sets earlier this season, Bryant is now 1-4 against UMBC. They will be looking to pick their first program win on the road as they are currently 0-1 when playing them away and 0-2 at a neutral site. 

Bulldog Notes and Notables

• Arianna Ugolini leads the America East Conference in aces this season (13th in NCAA).

• Aubrey Lapour has the 2nd most kills in the conference (19th most nationally).

• Morgan Smith leads the America East with a .360 hitting percentage.

• Carolina Camacho is 3 assists away from 500 on the season. (Leads conference).

• Brookelyn Talmadge is now in the Top 5 in the America East for blocks with 61 total on the year.

Scouting the Retrievers 

• UMBC enters Sunday at 10-6 overall and 4-1 in conference play. They most recently defeated Binghamton in three sets on Thursday night.

• Kamani Conteh is the Retrievers leader in kills this season with 220. (4th best in America East).

• Michela De Marzi and Mila Ilieva are tied for the team lead in blocks with 60 a piece.

• Serin Maden leads UMBC in assists with 325.

• Hannah Howard continues her impressive freshman campaign as she leads the Retrievers with 267 digs this year.