Men’s Soccer Set To Compete Against In-State Rival, Bryant University

PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Providence College men's soccer team (3-2-1) will travel to Smithfield, R.I. to play the Bryant Bulldogs (3-0-1) on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Beirne Stadium. The game will kick-off at 7:30 p.m. and will stream on ESPN+.

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SCOUTING THE FRIARS (3-2-1)
The Friars enter this weekend's game with a 3-2-1 overall record. Providence most recently fell 1-0 to the URI Rams on Sept.9.

KEY PLAYERS
Graduate transfer Pepe Lora (Madrid, Spain) leads the PC offense with three goals including one game-winner that secured the Friars a 2-1 road win against UMass (Sept. 2).

Four Friars have found the back of the net this season, including graduate transfers Lora, Aidan Davock (Medway, Mass.), Kevin Castañeda (Providence, R.I.), and junior Bruno Rosa (Cascais, Portugal).

Graduate and 2024 BIG EAST Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year Lukas Burns (Cinnaminson, N.J.) has played in all six matches this season. Burns boasts a .750 save percentage and has recorded two shutouts.

2024 HONORS & AWARDS
Lukas Burns

Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year
Preseason All-BIG EAST Team

Diego Batista

United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Men's Players to Watch List - Midfielders
Preseason All-BIG EAST Team

Pepe Lora

BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (8/26/24)

Kevin Castañeda
• BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (9/9/24)

SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS (3-0-1)

HISTORY
Last Meeting: 2017- Providence 3, Bryant 0
All-Time Series: 18-3

The Friars have a perfect 6-0 record in their last six meetings with Bryant, conceding only one goal across those matches.

KEY PLAYERS
The Bulldogs enter the game with a three-game win-streak and a 2-0-1 mark at home.
Bryant most recently defeated the Iona Gaels 3-1 on Sept.10.

Marc Pitarch Bayot leads the team with five points, coming from two goals and one assist. Last season, Bayot matched Bryant's program record with 11 goals and set a new record with 28 points. Earlier this year, Pitarch became the first player in Bulldog program history to be named to the Hermann Trophy Watch List. He, along with fellow senior Kerman Kukia, were also named as United Soccer Coaches Players to Watch. Last season, Sukia earned spots on both the America East All-Tournament Team and the All-Championship Team.

Goalkeeper Antreas Hadjigavriel is entering his second season with the Bulldogs. He has started in three out of the team's four games, boasting a .800 save percentage and allowing just one goal this season.

UP NEXT…
The Friars will host No.13 Seton Hall (5-0) to open BIG EAST Play on Friday, Sept. 20. Kick-off is slated for 7:00 p.m. and will stream on the BIG EAST Network.

The Friars hold a 24-14-6 all-time series edge over the Pirates. The meeting between the two teams was last season when the Friars were bested 1-0 by Seton Hall.