SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women's soccer team will hit the road Thursday night for an in-state rivalry match against University of Rhode Island. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Kingston. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
Opponent: Rhode Island (4–1)
Location: Kingston, R.I.
Kickoff: Thursday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Series History
Thursday marks the 11
th all-time meeting between the two programs. Rhody holds a 5-4-1 advantage in the all time series (Division I & II), Bryant leads 4-3-1 (Division I) with last season's match ending in a 1–1 draw. Rhode Island's equalizer came in the 87th minute to salvage the tie. The last time Rhode Island beat Bryant was in 2015.
Bryant Notes
- Bryant (1–1–2) is coming off a 0–0 draw with Merrimack on Sunday.
- The Bulldogs have scored just three goals through five matches, two of which came from junior forward Caitlin Forshay.
- At this point last season, Bryant scored nine goals.
- Forshay has tallied 10 shots over the last two games, leading the team's offensive efforts.
About the Rams
- Rhode Island enters the matchup 4–1, with its only loss coming against Brown (3-2).
- The Rams have scored two goals in four of their five games this season.
- Six different players have found the back of the net for URI, with McKenna Sylvester leading the team with three goals.
- Defensively, Rhode Island is coming off a strong showing, allowing just two shots on goal in a win over Providence on Sunday.
