SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University field hockey team faces a pair of America East foes this weekend as it travels to Maine on Friday before hosting Cal on Sunday in Smithfield.
Friday's game is set for 3:00 p.m. in Orono, Maine, while Sunday's game is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at the Bryant Field Hockey Complex.
Game Information
Date: Friday, October 6
Opponent: Maine
Location: Orono, Maine (Maine Field Hockey Complex)
Time: 3:00 PM
Live Stats: GoBlackBears.com
Video: AE.tv
Date: Sunday, October 8
Opponent: Cal
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Bryant Field Hockey Complex)
Time: 12:00 PM
Live Stats: BryantBulldogs.com
Video: AE.tv
Series History
- Bryant is 0-10 all-time against Maine.
- The Black Bears earned a 6-3 victory over Bryant last season.
- The Black and Gold and Bears are meeting for the fourth time. Cal leads the series, 3-0.
Bulldog Notes and Notables
- Bryant is 5-5 overall and 0-2 in America East play entering Friday.
- Lotte Guitink scored her first goal of the season last Friday at New Hampshire. She now has three points (1g, 1a) in her last two games.
- Natalie Griffin notched her second goal of the season and now has two goals and four assists on the year.
- Dieneke Hes returned to the net at UNH after missing five games. She has a .721 save percentage.
A bit about Maine
- The Black Bears are 5-6 overall and 2-2 in America East play.
- Mallory Mackesy leads the way with 11 goals in 10 games.
A bit about Cal
- Cal is 4-6 overall and 1-2 in America East play.
- Bente Baekers (a Northwestern transfer) and Daniella Rhodes are tied for the team lead with eight goals.
- Baekers has 94 career goals.