SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant volleyball team hosts the Bryant Invitational this weekend, competing against St. Thomas (MN), Army, and Stony Brook at the Chace Athletic Center.

Bryant Invitational
Location: Chace Athletic Center, Smithfield, R.I.
First Match: Friday, September 12^th, vs. St. Thomas (MN) – 6:00 PM
Second Match: Saturday, September 13^th, vs. Army – 1:00 PM
Third Match: Sunday, September 14^th, vs. Stony Brook – 11:00 AM
Watch: St. Thomas (MN) | Army | Stony Brook
Live Stats: Sidearm

STATEMENT FROM COACH GARLACY:
"We have some great competition coming to the Chace this weekend. It's going to take every team member to contribute to be successful. We hope to play fearless and protect home."

Bryant vs. The Field

• This is the first-ever meeting between Bryant and St. Thomas (MN) in women's volleyball.
• Bryant owns a 1-4 record against Army. The Bulldogs lone win over the Black Knights came last season, sweeping them on September 14^th, 2024, at West Point.
• Bryant is 2-2 against Stony Brook. They've won their last two matches against the Seawolves with their last win coming on September 14^th, 2018, at Stony Brook in five sets.

Bryant Notes and Notables

• The Bulldogs are fresh off their home opener win on Wednesday, defeating Holy Cross in four sets. Bryant has won their last three matches heading into this weekend.
• Arianna Ugolini now has two games this season with 20+ kills.
• Madison Koeller now has four games this season with 20+ assists.

About the Tommies:

• St. Thomas (MN) is off to a 3-3 start this season. They started the season 0-3 with losses to Ball State, Cal Poly, and No. 11 Minnesota, but have won three in a row against Houston Christian, Bethune-Cookman, and Southern Miss.
• The Tommies open the Bryant Invitational against Army on Friday morning (Sep. 12).
• St. Thomas (MN) averages 14.09 kills/set, 12.64 assists/set, and 14.86 digs/set.

About the Black Knights:

• Army is 4-2 to start the season. They've won their last two matches against Rider and Binghamton.
• The Black Knights average 13.08 kills/set, 11.96 assists/set, and 15.92 digs/set.

About the Seawolves

• Stony Brook is 3-3 to start the season. They started the season 3-0 but lost their last three matches against Northern Iowa, Washington, and No. 11 SMU.
• The Seawolves open the Bryant Invitational with Army on Friday afternoon (Sep.12) at 3:00 PM.
• Stony Brook averages 10.23 kills/set, 9.45 assists/set, and 13.91 digs/set.