SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men's soccer team hosts Lafayette College on Saturday at 6:00 pm.

Saturday's matchup is the third game of the season for both teams. Both teams are coming fresh off their first win of the season and looking to pounce on the opportunity for a back-to-back win.

Opponent: Lafayette College
Location: Smithfield, RI (Beirne Stadium)
Kickoff: Saturday, August 30^th – 6:00 pm
Livestats: Sidearm
Video: ESPN+

Series History:

• Saturday's matchup will be the first in nearly ten years to the date when Bryant last hosted Lafayette.
• The Bulldogs have matched up two times against the Leopards in their school's history, resulting in a 1-1 draw in 2015 and a 2-1 loss in 2013.

Notes and Notables:

• Paco Fernandez leads the Bulldogs in shots on goal along with teammates Christien Merrit and Jorge Rodriguez (2).
• Mamadi Jiana leads the squad in shots (6).
• Jaime Amaro earned the first assist of the season for the Bulldogs in the contest against Rhode Island.
• Bryant had six shots on goal in their previous match.
• Under head coach Ruben Resendes the Bulldogs are 13-6-2 when playing at home.

About the Leopards:

• Lafayette is currently 1-1-0 on the season following an opening loss on the road to Seton Hall and a win at home against Le Moyne.
• Lafayette's Dennis Bohn enters this season in his 25^th year of being the head coach.
• The Leopards are averaging 8.5 shots per game, 47% of them being shots on goal.
• The Leopards goalkeeper Eric Axtman has seven saves on the season.