ALBANY, N.Y. - After opening their conference play with a win over NJIT, the Bryant University women's soccer team will travel to New York for a contest with UAlbany on Sunday.

UAlbany tied its America East opener against UMBC. The Bulldogs and Great Danes were both ranked 7th in the America East preseason poll for 2024. 

Opponent: UAlbany
Location: Albany, N.Y. (Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium)
Kickoff: Sunday, September 29th - 4:00 pm
Watch: ESPN+
Livestats: SideArm

Series History

• This will be the 5th meeting between the two teams.

• Bryant leads the all-time series 2-1-1.

• Makayla Griffin scored a goal against the Great Danes in both 2022 and 2023. The goal scored last season was assisted by Catherine Bean.

• Hailey Koons also had a goal against UAlbany last season, assisted by Samantha Breton.

Notes and Notables

• The Bulldogs have a season record of 3-4-3, 1-0-0.

• Bryant is looking to add another win to their record after collecting their first victory in seven games against NJIT in their last contest.

• Both Makayla Griffin and Madison Luke scored their first goal of the season on Sunday.

• Griffin earned this week's America East Offensive Player of the Week award after scoring twice in Bryant's contest with NJIT.

• The Black and Gold have 11 different scorers this season.

• Jordyn Collins has the most goals (3) and points (7) for Bryant this fall. Catie Bean is right behind her with six points.

• Bean leads in assists (4) and shots (26).

• Selena Negron and Shannon Mejia have split time in net. Negron has a career high of eight saves, Mejia six.

About the Great Danes

• UAlbany is currently 1-7-1, 0-0-1 for the season.

• The Great Danes have recorded 6 goals this fall by Sydney Kofton, Hailey Hnis, Casey Stowell (2), and Sina Anger.

• Sophomore Emily Dorfman was named America East Defensive Player of the Week on September 23rd having stopped 16 out of 18 shots between two games.

• Dorfman is currently ranked second in the nation in saves per game (8.67) and first in the nation in total saves (78).