Rhody Starters
Leifhelm (GK), Cloutier, Camillo, Matthews, Oakley, Moran, Davids, Randell, Sykes, Murphy, Micheletti

Bryant Starters
Knaub (GK), Conry, M. Guerriero, L. Guessiero, Ferreira, Murphy, Larocque, Norat, Flaim, Orth, Lamar 

Scoring Summary
25:54 – URI – Matt Sykes (Carlo Davids)
77:19 – BRY – Lucas Guerriero (unassisted)

How It Happened
Rhode Island (4-3-2) extended its unbeaten streak to four matches, playing in-state rival Bryant to a 1-1 tie Wednesday. It is the first time Rhody has gone four matches without a loss since 2009, when the Rams beat Duquesne, George Washington and Richmond in succession before tying Charlotte.

The Rams got on the board first with a goal from senior Matt Sykes in the 26th minute. Off a corner kick, freshman Carlo Davids drilled the crossbar with a shot, and Sykes was able to head in the rebound for his fourth goal of the season.

Bryant (3-4-1) evened the score in the 78th minute when Lucas Guerriero lofted in a free kick from 20 yards out. The shot went just over the outstretched hand of Rhody keeper Nils Leifhelm to the upper right corner.

Davids nearly got the winner for Rhode Island in the 81st minute when his left-footed shot beat the keeper but went just wide of the net. 

Inside the Box Score

• After recording just one point over the first five matches of the season, senior Matt Sykes has nine points (4 goals, 1 assist) over his last four matches, getting at least one point in each match over that span. Sykes has three goals in the last two games.
• The assist for Davids was his third of the season, which leads Rhode Island.
• Rhode Island has outscored opponents 8-2 over its last four matches after being outscored 10-4 in the first five contests of the season. 
• Bryant's goal at 77:19 ended a shutout streak of 250:42 for Rhode Island keeper Nils Leifhelm, who had three shutouts in his previous four matches.
• Bryant held a 5-2 edge in corner kicks in the opening half, but Rhode Island had a similar 5-2 advantage in the second half. Each team had one corner in overtime. 
• Both teams picked up two yellow cards. 
• The Rams were whistled for 21 fouls, compared to 13 for Bryant.
• It was the second overtime match of the season for Rhode Island. The Rams also played drew with Seton Hall (1-1) in the season opener.
• Wednesday's match was the fifth all-time between Rhode Island and Bryant. Rhody leads the series, 3-0-2.

Up Next
The Rams wrap up non-conference play with a 7 p.m. home game against Albany on Saturday, Sept. 27.