November 25, 2008
Football Awards Banquet December 6
SMITHFIELD,RI - The 2008 Bryant University Football Awards banquet will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. in the Chace Athletic Center. For more information on attending, please contact the Bryant marketing department at 401-232-6513.
July 25, 2008
MEN'S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH TIM O'SHEA TO APPEAR ON ESPNU COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDTABLE SATURDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Bryant University head men's basketball coach Tim O'Shea will appear live on ESPNU Saturday night, when he joins ESPN's Andy Katz in Orlando, Fla. for a college basketball roundtable.
The discussion will be featured during the 2008 AAU Super Showcase presented by Champion. Tune in to keep up with Bulldog basketball, as well as college basketball across the nation on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
July 21, 2008
Bulldog Stars Pat McKenna, Jeff Vigurs and Dylan Stone Earn Summer League All-Star Honors
Smithfield, RI - Three Bulldog baseball players have garnered all-star recognition in their respective summer leagues. Rising senior Pat McKenna (Orange, Conn.) and rising juniors Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, CT) and Dylan Stone (Portsmouth, RI) each were named all-stars after strong summer league performances.
McKenna was named a starter on the New England Collegiate Baseball League's all-star team. McKenna is third on the Lowell All-Americans with a .301 average and is tied for the team lead with 3 HR.
July 11, 2008
Stephanie Reilly Appointed Head Coach of Cross Country / Track & Field Program
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Reilly to the permanent position of head men's and women's cross country / track & field coach.
July 8, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Coach Jessica Davos Steps Down
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University Department of Athletics has announced the resignation of women's lacrosse coach Jessica Davos to pursue other coaching opportunities. The announcement was made today by Director of Athletics Bill Smith.
June 25, 2008
After Five Straight NCAA Tournaments; Bulldogs Set Sights on Division I
Smithfield, RI - Over the past decade, the Bulldog softball program, like the rest of the Bryant University athletic department has reached new levels of success. Next year, the team will take the next step, to Division I.
The Bulldogs have made the last five NCAA Northeast regionals, advancing to the finals in 2007 and collecting conference championsips in 2005 and 2006. This past spring, the Bulldogs captured their first thirty win season under coach Lisa-Ann Wallace and finished second in the Northeast-10 with a program-best conference record of 23-5 despite the loss of six seniors from the 2007 team.
June 22, 2008
PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED MONDAY AT 11 AM TO INTRODUCE NEW MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University Department of Athletics and Recreation will hold an 11 a.m. press conference Monday (June 23, 2008) to introduce the new head coach of the men's basketball team. The press conference will take place inside the Chace Athletic & Wellness Center. A live webcast of the press conference will also be available by following this link.
June 17, 2008
Men's Swimming Welcomes Standout Freshman Class in 2008
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University men’s swimming coach Katie Cameron will welcome eleven freshman standouts to campus when preseason camp opens later this summer. The Bulldogs, who will be competing in their first Division I season this fall, are coming off a tremendous season in 2007.
June 17, 2008
Women's Swimming Welcomes Four Talented Newcomers
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University women’s swimming coach Katie Cameron will welcome four freshman standouts to campus when preseason camp opens later this summer. The Bulldogs, who will be competing in their first Division I season this fall, are coming off a tremendous season in 2007.
June 16, 2008
BRYANT PLACES 17TH IN FINAL NACDA DIRECTORS' CUP STANDINGS
SMITHFIELD, RI – While many accomplishments rolled in during the 2007-08 sports season, Bryant University can now add a top-20 finish in the U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup to the list. After an incredible year, arguably the best-ever in school history, Bryant finished 17th in the final standings with 482.00 total points.
June 10, 2008
Bryant Athletics Annual Report: Looking Back at a Year to Remember
SMITHFIELD, RI - Sixteen NCAA tournament appearances, seven All-America honors, 15 All-Region selections, 24 Academic All-Conference and three conference championships are just some of the many highlights for the Bryant University Athletics Department as the Bulldogs conclude their final year of Division II. Bryant will begin its four-year transition to Division I beginning this fall.
June 6, 2008
WOMEN'S SOCCER ANNOUNCES 2008 DIVISION I SCHEDULE; NINE MEMBER CLASS OF 2012
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Bryant University head women's soccer coach Chris Flint is pleased to announce the signing of nine student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to enroll in the University this fall.
The Class of 2012 will be the first group of Bulldogs to spend all four years playing in the Division I ranks at Bryant, as the University begins its move up to the Northeast Conference and Division I play in 2008-09.
Bryant will face off against top programs such as Wyoming (Aug, 24), George Washington University (Aug. 31), UMass Amherst (Sept. 10), Yale (Oct. 1), Brown (Oct. 8) and Dartmouth (Oct. 14) throughout the 2008-09 season, also competing against future NEC members Sacred Heart (Sept. 26), Quinnipiac (Sept. 28) and Wagner (Oct. 5) before the Bulldogs wrap up their schedule their only regular-season home game, a 3 p.m. bout with Cornell on Friday, Oct. 24.
June 5, 2008
Bryant Men's Basketball Coach Resigns To Take Position at Loyola Marymount
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University men's basketball coach Max Good has resigned to take an assistant coach position at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Calif. The announcement was made this afternoon by Director of Athletics Bill Smith.
Good recently completed his seventh season at Bryant University, leading the Bulldogs to an 18-13 overall record in 2007-08 and fifth-consecutive berth in the NCAA Division II tournament. During his seven seasons in Smithfield, R.I., Good posted a 132-86 (.605) overall record, highlighted by a trip to the NCAA Division II Championship game in 2005.
June 4, 2008
Alexander, Loh, Campbell to play at Fenway Park in NEIBA All-Star Game June 14th
MEDFORD, Mass. - A trio of 2008 Bulldogs will get the opportunity of a lifetime Saturday, June 14, as join the rest of New England's top college baseball players in the NEIBA New England College All-Star Game, held at historic Fenway Park. First pitch is scheduled for noon.
Graduated seniors Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, Conn.) and Jason Alexander (Simsbury, Conn.) and rising junior Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) were all selected to represent the Bryant University baseball team by the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association, as all three players wrapped up stellar 2008 campaigns just weeks ago.
June 4, 2008
LOH EARNS ALL-AMERICAN HONORABLE MENTION RECOGNITION FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
SMITHFIELD, RI - For the second time in as many years, Bryant University pitcher Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, Conn.) garnered All-American Honorable Mention accolades from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association.
The 2008 graduate served as Bryant's undisputable ace in his junior and senior seasons, leaving the Bulldogs as one of the most decorated pitchers in school history. The righty starter adds this 2008 All-American bid to a long list of accolades received in his four-year Bulldog career.
As a senior in 2008, Loh earned All-Northeast-10 Conference and ACBA/Rawlings All-Region First Team honors, while being named to the Daktronics All-Region Second Team. The ace posted a 10-3 record with a 2.54 ERA in a team-high 102 innings pitched, also ranking in the nation's top-100 in ERA (28th), wins (15th) and hits allowed per nine innings (19th).
June 2, 2008
BRYANT FIELD HOCKEY PRESEASON CAMP AND FRIDAY NIGHT LEAGUE CANCELLED
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University field hockey Friday Night Instructional League and Preseason Camp have been cancelled.
Please check back to http://www.bryantbulldogs.com to stay up-to-date with upcoming and future Bulldog clinics.
May 30, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Pair Named All-American for 2008
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University’s Andrew Hennessey (Wading River, NY) and Matt Murnane (Rockville Centre, NY) were named to the 2008 United States Intercollegiate Coaches Association (USILA) All-America team after leading the Bulldogs to their best season in school history.
May 30, 2008
MEN'S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD TEAM WINS 2008 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
SOUTH EASTON, Mass. - After a successful season that saw the Bulldogs place fourth at the Northeast-10 Conference Championships and send a number of athletes to the New England Championships.
May 29, 2008
BRYANT STUDENT-ATHLETES SUCCEED IN THE CLASSROOM
Athletics success can be measured in many ways. Whether it is by the number of records set, goals scored, championships won or loss, or the number of selections to various all-Conference or All-American teams at the end of the year.
While Bryant University's student-athletes have earned many of the recognitions listed above this year thanks to hard work and dedication when it comes to competing, Bryant's student-athletes have also hit a home run where it counts the most: the classroom.
May 29, 2008
BRYANT ATHLETICS CAPTURES FOURTH PRESIDENTS' CUP TROPHY
SMITHFIELD, RI - After perhaps the most successful year in Bryant University history, the Bulldogs have captured the 2007-08 Northeast-10 Conference Presidents' Cup. This year marks the fourth time Bryant has taken home the Presidents' Cup trophy awarded annually to signify overall athletic excellence among the 15 member institutions that make up the Northeast-10 Conference. The Cup is awarded to the institution that compiles the most points based on regular season standings.
May 29, 2008
BRYANT BASEBALL WRAPS UP DIVISION II COMPETITION WITH WINNINGEST SEASON IN PROGRAM HISTORY; PREPARES TO TAKE WINNING WAYS INTO DIVISION I
SMITHFIELD, RI -- They led the league in 30 team and individual categories, not the least of which includes wins -- both in-conference and out. As individuals, they set 15 new program records and ranked at the top of the nation in a multitude of statistical categories. As a team, they did the same.
And on May 19, 2008, the Bryant University baseball team saw the end of an era, wrapping up 40 years of competition in the Division II ranks right where they belonged - in the NCAA Tournament.
And despite a loss in the Northeast Regional Final, the Bulldogs are coming off arguably the most successful campaign in program history as they head into a new age of Bryant baseball -- in college baseball's version of The Show.
May 28, 2008
BRYANT BASEBALL ANNOUNCES DATES FOR AUGUST SCOUT DAYS
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University baseball staff is pleased to announce the dates for its annual August Scout Days. These separate, one-day events will be held on Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12. Each will be held on campus at the Bryant Baseball Complex and will begin with registration from 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
This event is intended for high school-age players who have an interest in playing at the collegiate level. The goal of the event is to give each player instruction and give each the opportunity to showcase his skills to the coaches in attendance.
May 23, 2008
Northeast Conference Football Gains Championship Access Through Bracket Expansion
Somerset, NJ — As a result of the NCAA Board of Directors’ approval of a new budget that allows for the expansion of the Division I Football Championship Subdivision post-season bracket, the Northeast Conference will gain automatic access into the Division I Football Championship beginning in 2010. NEC Football is also eligible for automatic qualification into the championship bracket during the 2008 and 2009 seasons if its champion meets specifications of the bridge program.
“This is great for the NEC and its student-athletes,” commented league commissioner Brenda Weare. “It provides greater opportunity for our league on numerous levels. It should bolster our recruiting efforts and overall competitiveness, while also helping us brand our league.”
May 22, 2008
Men's Basketball Signs Two More To National Letters of Intent
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University head men's basketball coach Max Good announced today the signing of Sam LeClerc (Fayette, Maine / Winthrop HS) and Romaric Lasme (Gabon, Africa / Winchendon School) to National Letters of Intent to play with the Bulldogs next season, joining Don Trifari who signed with the Bulldogs earlier last fall.
May 21, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Sets Sights On Division I
They've made their mark in Division II, now they're sights are on something bigger. The Bryant University men's lacrosse team, fresh off its record setting 14 win season and Northeast-10 Conference Championship, is ready to begin play in Division I starting this fall. Instead of competing against the likes of Assumption, Franklin Pierce, Merrimack and Le Moyne, the Bulldogs will be competing against the best the lacrosse world has to offer in Virginia, Army, Princeton and Brown among many others in the coming season.
May 21, 2008
Bryant's Radzik and Torrey Named Northeast-10 Track Academic All-Conference
SOUTH EASTON, MA - Bryant University track & field standouts Nicole Radzik (Sutton, MA) and Amber Torrey (Plainfield, NH) have been named to the Northeast-10 Conference Academic All-Conference teams the league announced today.
May 19, 2008
#2 Bulldogs Hang on for Wild 12-10 Win Over #1 Franklin Pierce; Teams Play Winner-Take-All Second Game at 3pm
Rindge, NH - The #2 Bryant Bulldogs have forced a winner-take-all NCAA Regional championship with #1 Franklin Pierce with a wild 12-10 win Monday afternoon. The Bulldogs and Ravens will now play a game to decide which team will represent the Northeast in the College World Series.
Bryant closer Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn.) nailed down a school record 13th save after a back-and-forth contest.
The Bulldogs went ahead for good with a Pat O'Connor home run in the fifth inning off Franklin Pierce's ace closer Tyler Bishop. O'Connor's three-run, two out blast to right field gave the Bulldogs a 8-7 lead.
May 19, 2008
Late Homers Lead #1 Franklin Pierce Past #2 Bryant at Northeast Regionals of NCAA Tournament; Bulldogs Finish Season with Program-Record 43 Wins
Rindge, NH - Franklin Pierce star Scott Savastano broke open a tight game with a three-run homer to lead the #1 Ravens past the #2 Bulldogs 10-3 Monday afternoon. The Ravens ended Bryant's magical run through the loser's bracket and advance to their third consecutive Division II Championships.
Much of the game was a tight pitching duel between Raven ace Mike Adams and Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, Conn.). Pitching on just three days' rest, Loh was brilliant for much of the game and retired 13 batters in a row at one point.
May 18, 2008
#2 Baseball Moves to NCAA Northeast Regional Championship Against #1 Franklin Pierce with 5-4 Win Over #4 Caldwell
Rindge, NH - It will be Franklin Pierce and Bryant once again to battle for regional baseball supremacy. A late rally led #2 Bryant past #4 Caldwell Sunday 5-4 to set up an NCAA regional championship game with #1 Franklin Pierce. The two schools have met up in the last two Northeast-10 Conference and NCAA Regional Tournaments.
A Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, Conn.) RBI single gave the Bulldogs the one run lead in the bottom of the eighth, one batter after a wild three base error tied the game for the Bulldogs. With two on and one out, Pat O'Connor (Mattapoisset, Mass.) put down a bunt that was fielded by pitcher Buddy Riggs who threw wildly down the first base line to score Dylan Stone (Portsmouth, RI). On the play, Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) was thrown out trying to score the go-ahead run, but O'Connor moved to third and scored on Vigurs single.
May 18, 2008
Northeast Conference Announces Formation of Men's Lacrosse League
Somerset, NJ — Northeast Conference (NEC) Commissioner Brenda Weare is pleased to announce the establishment of the NEC Men's Lacrosse League. With its inaugural season of 2010-11 on the horizon, the newly-forming men's lacrosse conference will encompass six schools, five of which are core members of the Northeast Conference currently competing in other Division I men's lacrosse leagues with the other being new NEC member Bryant, which will officially join the lacrosse league in 2010-11.
May 17, 2008
#2 Bulldogs Eliminate #5 Dowling at NCAA Regionals With 15-4 Win
Rindge, NH - After throttling C.W. Post 10-3 yesterday, the #2 Bulldogs' bats stayed hot for a 15-4 win over #5 Dowling to advance at the NCAA Northeast Regionals. Pat O'Connor (Mattapoisset, Mass.) and Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, Conn.) led a balanced offensive attack and David O'Brien (Whitman, Mass.) shut down the Golden Lions to send the Bulldogs to a matchup with Caldwell tomorrow.
The Bulldogs got revenge on the team that sent them to the loser's bracket in their first game of the tournament. Dowling defeated Bryant 7-6 Thursday afternoon, but the Bulldogs had no such problems with the Lions Saturday night, battering Dowling pitching for 17 hits.
May 17, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Ends Its Season in NCAA Semifinals
SYRACUSE, NY – Too many mistakes and turnovers proved costly as the second-ranked Bryant University men’s lacrosse team dropped an 11-2 loss to Le Moyne College in the NCAA Division II semifinals here Saturday.
Bryant ends its season with a 14-4 overall record and the highest ranking in school history. In just two short years, Bryant has won two Northeast-10 Conference titles and advanced to the NCAA tournament under coach Mike Pressler. The Bulldogs will begin Division I play next year.
May 16, 2008
#2 Bryant Baseball Staves Off Elimination at NCAA Regionals, Batters #6 C.W. Post for 10-3 Win
Rindge, NH - After a string of one-run losses, the #2 Bryant Bulldogs made sure they're elimination game with #6 C.W. Post was never close, grabbing an early lead and cruising to a 10-3 win.
Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) got the scoring started in the top of the first by bringing home Jason Alexander (Simsbury, CT) with a sacrifice fly. Alexander led off the game with a double down the right field line.
In the third, the Bulldogs put four more on the board thanks to three-run homer by Pat McKenna (Orange, CT). After a Dave Muscatello (Hopkinton, Mass.) RBI single, the Bulldogs had a 5-0 lead and never looked back.
May 16, 2008
Men's Golf Finishes Season at Division II NCAA Championships With 20th Place Finish
HOUSTON, TEXAS - The Bryant golf team's 2008 season concluded Saturday at the Division II NCAA National Championships at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. The Bulldogs finished 20th with a three-round total score of 1189 (+69). The Bulldogs were led by senior Scott Congdon (Foxboro, Mass.), who carded a final round 70 (E). Congdon finished tied for 45th overall, best on the team.
West Florida won the overall championship in a playoff with Northern Alabama and St. Edward's.
May 16, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Travels to Le Moyne for NCAA Semifinals Saturday
The second-ranked Bryant University men’s lacrosse team will open NCAA tournament play for the first time in the program’s history when the second-ranked Bulldogs travel to Syracuse, NY to face top-ranked and defending national champion Le Moyne in the national semifinals on Saturday, May 17 (1 p.m). The winner of the game will advance to the NCAA Championship May 25 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and Limestone will meet in the other semifinal.
May 15, 2008
BRYANT PLACES FIVE ON 2008 ALL-REGION TEAMS; ALEXANDER, CAMPBELL NAMED NORTHEAST REGION FIRST-TEAM SELECTIONS
PHILADELPHIA - The Bryant University baseball team continues to garner postseason accolades for its success in 2008, as five Bulldogs were named to the Daktronics NCAA Division II All-Northeast Region Teams. Senior third baseman Jason Alexander (Simsbury, Conn.) and sophomore centerfielder Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) led the five nominations, earning All-Region First Team honors for their stellar 2008 seasons.
Teammates Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, Conn.), Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn.) and Pat O'Connor (Mattapoisett, Mass.) were named to the All-Region Second Team.
May 15, 2008
NO. 2 BRYANT TAKES ON NO. 5 DOWLING IN OPENING ROUND OF NCAA NORTHEAST REGIONAL THURSDAY AT 2:30 P.M.
RINDGE, NH -- The Bryant University baseball team makes its return to NCAA Tournament action for the second-straight year, entering the 2008 double-elimination tournament as the No. 2 seed in the Northeast Regional hosted by Franklin Pierce University at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field, May 15-18, 2008.
The Bulldogs (39-19), regular-season champs of the Northeast-10 Conference, take on East Coast Conference tournament winners No. 5 Dowling College (28-17), Thursday, May 15 at 2:30 p.m.
May 15, 2008
NO. 2 BRYANT TAKES ON NO. 5 DOWLING IN OPENING ROUND OF NCAA NORTHEAST REGIONAL THURSDAY AT 2:30 P.M.
RINDGE, NH -- The Bryant University baseball team makes its return to NCAA Tournament action for the second-straight year, entering the 2008 double-elimination tournament as the No. 2 seed in the Northeast Regional hosted by Franklin Pierce University at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field, May 15-18, 2008.
The Bulldogs (39-19), regular-season champs of the Northeast-10 Conference, take on East Coast Conference tournament winners No. 5 Dowling College (28-17), Thursday, May 15 at 2:30 p.m.
May 15, 2008
ALEXANDER RECORDS 200TH CAREER HIT IN NO. 2 BRYANT'S 7-6 LOSS TO NO. 5 DOWLING IN THURSDAY'S NCAA NORTHEAST REGIONAL FIRST ROUND
RINDGE, NH - The second-seeded Bryant University baseball team scattered 15 hits but left 12 on base, falling to fifth-seeded Dowling College, 7-6, in NCAA Northeast Regional Tournament action Thursday afternoon at Pappas Field.
The loss is the third-straight one-run loss for the Bulldogs (39-20), who are still struggling to turn things around in 2008 postseason action after a stellar regular season.
But again, it was Bryant who threatened first. With aluminum bats in their hands, the Bulldogs put two runners in scoring position with two outs for catcher Jeff Vigurs (South Windor, Conn.). But Dowling hurler Brent Lotito struck the catcher out swinging to strand them both.
Bryant ace Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, Conn.) would not be as lucky, in the top of the second and third, as the Golden Lions would score twice each frame.
May 15, 2008
NO. 2 BRYANT TAKES ON NO. 6 C.W. POST IN WIN-OR-GO-HOME MATCHUP IN 2008 NCAA NORTHEAST REGIONAL FRIDAY AT 11 A.M.
RINDGE, NH -- After a hard-fought 7-6 loss to No. 5 Dowling College in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Northeast Regional Tournament, the No. 2 Bryant University baseball team looks to bounce back and stay in the action with a win over No. 6 C.W. Post, Friday, May 16 in a win-or-go-home matchup at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field.
The Bulldogs (39-20), regular-season champs of the Northeast-10 Conference, take on No. 6 C.W. Post (29-26), Friday, May 16 at 11:00 a.m.
Bryant and C.W. Post met once already this season, with the Bulldogs taking a 10-4 victory away from Brookville, NY.
May 15, 2008
Bryant's Thresher Named to Division II Northeast Ping All-Region Team
Norman, Okla. - Bryant sophomore Jason Thresher (West Suffield, CT) has been named to the Division II Ping All-Region Team by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Ping All-Region teams are selected based on outstanding season play. The 10 All-Region teams consist of a 10 players and are selected by GCAA all-region committees.
Thresher shot a three-round 229 to help lead the Bulldogs to the NCAA's East/Northeast super-regional championship and is currently playing at the NCAA Championships in Houston, Texas.
May 13, 2008
BRYANT GRADUATES 13 STUDENT-ATHLETES IN SPECIAL CEREMONY TUESDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Due to the success of the Bulldog baseball and men's lacrosse teams, Bryant University held a special graduation ceremony Tuesday afternoon to honor and graduate 13 student-athletes who will miss Saturday's all-University graduation as they compete in NCAA Tournament action.
May 12, 2008
BRYANT SELECTED AS NO. 2 SEED IN NCAA NORTHEAST REGIONAL; WILL FACE FIFTH-SEEDED DOWLING THURSDAY AT 2:30 P.M.
INDIANAPOLIS - The NCAA Division II Baseball Committee has selected the 48 teams that will participate in the 2008 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship, as announced late Sunday night. The Bryant University baseball team, Northeast-10 Conference regular-season champs and tournament semifinalists, received a No. 2 seed in the Northeast Region, to be hosted May 15-18 at top-seeded Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, NH.
The Bulldogs (39-19) will face No. 5 Dowling College (28-17), who earned a share of the East Coast Conference regular-season title before being eliminated in the first round of the conference tournament, Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
May 11, 2008
BULLDOGS PLACE 10 ON 2008 ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS; TRIO NAMED TO NE-10 FIRST TEAM
RINDGE, NH -- Led by a trio of All-Conference First Teamers, the Bryant University baseball team was rewarded for a successful season as 10 Bulldogs earn All-Northeast-10 Conference honors as announced Sunday afternoon.
Three Bulldogs were named First Team selections, while three more earned Second Team honors and four garnered All-Conference Third Team nominations.
The trio of senior tri-captain Jason Alexander (Simsbury, Conn.), senior ace Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, Conn.) and sophomore phenom Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) all garnered All-Conference First Team honors to lead the Bulldogs.
May 11, 2008
Men's and Women's Track Competes at New England Championships
DURHAM, N.H. – The Bryant University men’s and women’s track & field teams took part in the 2008 New England Championships over the weekend at the University of New Hampshire. The men’s team, led by the standout performance of Alex Engel, placed 17th out of 37 teams competing with 18 points. The women placed 21st out of 31 teams with 10 points.
May 10, 2008
PAIR OF HOME RUNS VAULT THIRD-SEEDED FRANKLIN PIERCE TO 10-9 VICTORY OVER TOP-SEEDED BRYANT SATURDAY AFTERNOON; BULLDOGS TO PLAY NO. 2 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT AT 7 P.M. TONIGHT IN WIN-OR-GO-HOME MATCHUP
RINDGE, NH - The recently dormant bats of the top-seeded Bulldogs came alive again in Saturday's Northeast-10 Conference Tournament matchup against third-seeded Franklin Pierce University, but Bryant University's 14 hits wouldn't be enough to overcome a pair of big innings for the Ravens, who took the 10-9 victory at Pappas Field.
A pair of triples complimented home runs in the fourth and ninth to highlight Franklin Pierce's (38-12) 13-hit afternoon, with Matt Anderson's final-frame solo shot proving to be the game-winner.
But for the second-straight game, it was Bryant (39-18) that got the scoring going in Saturday's loss.
May 10, 2008
TOP-SEEDED BRYANT ELIMINATED FROM NE-10 TOURNAMENT WITH NINTH-INNING LOSS TO SECOND-SEEDED SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT, 1-0, SATURDAY NIGHT
RINDGE, NH - The top-seeded Bryant University baseball team dropped a tough 1-0 win-or-go-home contest Saturday in the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament elimination game nightcap, walking in a run in the ninth as the Bulldogs took their second loss of the day at Pappas Field.
The two top teams in the league entered into a decisively defensive contest in the early innings, highlighted by a number of stellar catches from Bryant (39-19) fielders that kept the tally scoreless through the eighth frame.
Right fielder Taylor Ferguson (Charlton, Mass.) saved a run in the top of the fourth, chasing down a ball seemingly destined for the right centerfield gap off the bat of Karl Derbacher. The sophomore came close to turning the remarkable catch into a double play, nearly doubling up Mo Davidson as he hustled back to first. Fittingly, Ferguson would make all three outs in the inning on fly balls to right field.
May 10, 2008
#6 BULLDOG SOFTBALL END SEASON WITH 5-1 LOSS TO NEW HAVEN AT NCAA NORTHEAST REGIONALS
BROOKVILLE, NY - The #6 Bryant University Bulldogs were unable to hold an early lead, and fell, 5-1, to #8 New Haven in the NCAA Northeast Softball Regional championships.
The Bulldogs got to Chargers ace Breanne Gleason in the first, plating a run on Stephanie Mirando's (North Haven, CT) single through the infield to score Ali Chouinard (Swansea, Mass.).
But the Bulldog lead was short lived, as the Chargers broke through on Bryant ace Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) in the top of the second, when Chelsea Harold beat out a two-out infield hit to score Meg Brown. An inning later, Nicole Downs knocked an opposite-field home run to give New Haven a 2-1 lead.
May 10, 2008
Women's Tennis Falls to Slippery Rock 5-1 in NCAA Second Round
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Taking a 2-1 lead into singles play, third-seeded Slippery Rock earned wins at No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 singles to earn a 5-1 win over second-seeded Bryant University in NCAA Division II women’s tennis second round action Saturday at Brown University’s Pizzitola Center. With the win, Slippery Rock will advance to the Round of 16 at Houston, TX next week. Bryant ends its season with a school-record 24 wins, finishing the year 24-3 overall.
May 9, 2008
TODAY'S NORTHEAST-10 TOURNAMENT FACEOFF AGAINST PACE MOVED UP TO 4 P.M.
RINDGE, N.H. -- The No. 1 seeded Bryant University baseball team opens Northeast-10 Conference Tournament action today, taking on No. 5 Pace University in a 4 p.m. matchup at host Franklin Pierce's Pappas Field. Gametime has been moved up from 7 p.m. to 4 p.m. due to weather forecasts.
The Bulldogs (38-17) enter the double-elimination phase of the NE-10 Tournament as the 2008 regular-season champions, and are ranked No. 12 in the nation by the NCBWA and No. 28 by Collegiate Baseball. The Setters (30-21) and the Bulldogs faced off last weekend in Pleasantville, NY, with Bryant sweeping the Saturday doubleheader in a pair of pitching duels, 3-0 in Game One and 1-0 in a 10-inning Game Two affair.
May 9, 2008
NE-10 TOURNAMENT: MCKENNA'S TWO-RUN HOMER LIFTS TOP-SEEDED NO. 12/28 BULLDOGS TO 4-3 WIN OVER PACE; BRYANT MOVES INTO WINNER'S BRACKET TO FACE FRANKLIN PIERCE SATURDAY AT 3 P.M.
RINDGE, NH - A two-run home run from Pat McKenna (Orange, Conn.) highlighted the junior captain's 3-for-3 day and would prove to be all the Bryant University baseball team needed to top fifth-seeded Pace University, 4-3, in Day One of the double-elimination portion of the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Friday afternoon at Pappas Field.
Senior captain Jason Alexander (Simsbury, Conn.) got things started for the Bulldogs (39-17), padding his all-time Bryant hit-by-pitch record by getting plunked for the 16th time this season and 43rd of his career to lead off the bottom of the first.
Alexander moved to second on a sacrifice bunt from first baseman Dylan Stone (Portsmouth, RI) and came home to score the first of four first-frame runs when Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) took Pace (31-22) starter Zach Dayton back up the middle for an RBI single.
May 9, 2008
Men's Tennis Falls to Bloomsburg 5-3 in NCAA Second Round
BLOOMSBURG, PA - The Bryant University men's tennis team fell to host Bloomsburg, 5-3 Friday in the second round of the NCAA Division II Men's East Regional as the Bulldogs conclude the season 21-3 overall.
May 9, 2008
Rain Washes Out Friday's Games at the Softball NCAA Northeast Regionals; Bulldogs Take the Field Tomorrow at 9am vs. New haven
Brookville, NY - Wet weather on Long Island has postponed today's four scheduled games at the NCAA Regionals at C.W. Post University. The Bulldogs were set to play New Haven at 9am and potentially a later game at 4:30pm.
The schedule for tomorrow will be the four games scheduled for today. The Bulldogs will play the Chargers at 9am in an elimination game at 9:00 am. With a win, the Bulldogs will play the winner of Adelphi and Caldwell later in the day.
May 9, 2008
Women's Tennis Opens NCAA Tourney with 5-3 Win over Philadelphia
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s tennis team advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament for the fourth consecutive time as the Bulldogs, the No. 2 seed of the East Regional, defeated seventh-seed Philadelphia in first round action Friday at Brown University’s Pizzitola Center. Bryant will advance to face Slippery Rock on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. for the right to advance to the Round of 16 in Houston, TX. Slippery Rock was a 5-0 winner over Holy Family in the second match of the day.
May 8, 2008
FINAL BULLDOG SPORTS ROUNDUP - Host Pat Sullivan Takes A Look Back On A Great Year
SMITHFIELD, RI - Be sure to catch the final Bulldog Sports Roundup today as host Pat Sullivan '08 takes a look back at an incredible year in Bryant Athletics. Pat sits down with Director of Athletics Bill Smith and Coni Fichera to look back at the 2007-08 year as well as look ahead to Division I. Pat also catches soundbites from some of the Bryant staff and coaches on their favorite memories of Division II.
May 8, 2008
Men's Tennis Defeats Adelphi 5-3 in NCAA Opener Thursday
BLOOMSBURG, PA - The Bryant University men's tennis team opened NCAA tournament play with a 5-3 win over Adelphi in the first round Thursday afternoon. The Bulldogs will take on Bloomsburg in the second round on Friday starting at 10 am with the winner to advance to the round of 16 in Houston, TX.
May 8, 2008
Softball Falls to Le Moyne 9-1 in Second Game of NCAA Tourney; Bulldogs Face New Haven Saturday in Elimination Game
Brookville, NY - Le Moyne's Caitlin O'Neil's two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the fifth sparked a three run rally to lead #2 Le Moyne past #6 Bryant 9-1 Thursday afternoon in the NCAA Tournament's Northeast Regional.
The two out rally off Bryant ace Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.), making a rare relief appearance, leads the Dolphins to the final game of the winner's bracket and moves Bryant to the loser's bracket. O'Neil's double came one batter after Northeast-10 Player of the Year Sarah Reed knocked a two-out double. Kelly Schweikert's single brought in another run a batter later.
The Dolphins set the tempo early after starting pitcher Reed set the Bulldogs down in order and the Le Moyne offense jumped on Bryant starter Samantha Houseal (Mount Joy, PA) for an early run.
May 8, 2008
Bulldogs Thursday NCAA Tournament with Le Moyne Delayed until 4pm;
Brookville, NY - Overnight rain on Long Island has pushed the Bulldogs' second NCAA tournament game back to 4pm today. The Bulldogs will take on conference rival Le Moyne for the sixth time this year.
The Bulldogs won their 30th game yesterday, a new high under coach Lisa-Ann Wallace. The Dogs were led by strong efforts by seniors Jennifer Serrano (Stoneham, Mass.), Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) and Jessica Valentini (Cliffside Park, NJ).
May 8, 2008
2008 NCAA WOMEN'S TENNIS EAST REGIONAL hosted by BRYANT UNIVERSITY
SMITHFIELD, RI - The 2008 NCAA Women's Tennis Regional will kick off Friday morning at 11 a.m. with Bryant taking on Philadelphia. Holy Family and Slippery Rock will compete in the afternoon session. Follow this link for more information on the 2008 regional. In the event of rain Friday, the tournament will shift to the Brown University Tennis Courts at the Pizzitola Center in Providence, RI.
May 7, 2008
BRYANT GOLF WINS SUPER REGIONAL BY ONE STROKE TO EARN TRIP TO NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS; BULLDOGS PLACE THREE IN TOP 10
NEW CASTLE, Dela. -- Led by a trio of top-10 finishes, the Bryant University golf team combined to shoot a 916 to take first place at the 2008 NCAA Division II East/Northeast Super Regional, earning its 18th NCAA National Championship appearance and first since 2005.
May 7, 2008
Softball Upsets Third Seed Adelphi 4-0 in NCAA Opener Wednesday
Brookville, NY – Bulldog seniors Jessica Valentini (Cliffside Park, NJ), Jennifer Serrano (Stoneham, Mass.) and Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.), playing in their fourth straight NCAA tournament, led the Bulldogs to a first round upset of #3 Adelphi 4-0 Wednesday morning.
The three seniors, who helped lead Bryant to the regional championship game last year, showed their experience, getting Bryant into the winner’s bracket. Enos tossed a complete game shutout in the circle, Valentini drove in all four runs and Serrano turned two crucial double plays to lead the Bulldogs.
The win is the 30th for the Bulldogs on the season, which is a new season high for Coach Lisa-Ann Wallace. Last year's squad finished with 29 wins.
May 6, 2008
NO. 23/28 BULLDOGS GET TOP SEED IN NORTHEAST-10 TOURNAMENT, WILL FACE WINNER OF PACE/UMASS LOWELL FRIDAY
RINDGE, NH -- The No. 23/28 Bryant University baseball team, ranked atop the Northeast Regional Poll for the second-straight week, earned the No. 1 seed in this weekend's Northeast-10 Conference Tournament, hosted by Franklin Pierce University.
The Bulldogs (38-17) claimed the top spot Saturday with two wins over Pace University in Pleasantville, NY to clinch the 2008 regular-season title, and could faceoff against the Setters (30-21) again, depending on the result of Wednesday's play-in game against UMass Lowell.
May 6, 2008
BULLDOGS RANKED NO. 12 BY NCBWA, EARN HIGHEST NATIONAL RANKING SINCE 2004
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University baseball team is more than surpassing its 2008 expectations, and its success is paying off.
The 2008 Northeast-10 Conference regular-season champs, Bryant (38-17) enter this weekend's conference tournament not just at the top of the conference, but also No. 1 in the region, a ranking the Bulldogs hold for the second-consecutive week.
But with a 35-17 overall record entering last weekend's action, the Bulldogs received an even bigger payday from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association -- a No. 12 national ranking.
May 6, 2008
BULLDOGS TAKE THE TOP SPOT ENTERING FINAL ROUND OF NCAA GOLF SUPER REGIONAL ACTION; THRESHER, CONGDON TIED FOR THIRD
MIDDLETOWN, Dela. -- Sophomore Jason Thresher (West Suffield, Conn.) and freshman Eric Tankanow (Worcester, Mass.) each turned in four over-par performances Tuesday to lead the Bryant University golf team into first place entering the final day of 2008 NCAA Division II East/Northeast Super Regional action.
Thresher and senior teammate Scott Congdon (Foxboro, Mass.), who led after Day One, currently sit tied for third with a combined score of 149 after two rounds at the Back Creek Golf Course. Congdon shot a 78 after shooting 71 -- par for the course -- on Monday.
The Bulldogs shot a 303 for the day and sit two strokes ahead of second-place Pace University with a total of 603. Post University moved up one spot into third after second-day action (607) after St. Thomas Aquinas fell from first to fourth with a 317 Day Two. Adelphi (322) rounds out the top five in the eight-team super regional.
May 6, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Junior Named To All-Academic Team
SOUTH EASTON, MA - Bryant University junior Alex Pfau (Bel Air, Md.) has been named to the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference Men's Lacrosse All-Academic Team the league announced this week. Pfau and the Bulldogs captured the Northeast-10 Conference tournament championship and will compete in the NCAA tournament next week at Le Moyne.
May 5, 2008
CONGDON IN FIRST AFTER DAY 1 OF NCAA DII GOLF SUPER REGIONAL; BRYANT SITTING PRETTY IN SECOND ENTERING TUESDAY'S ACTION
MIDDLETOWN, Dela. -- Shooting a course-par 71 in Day One action, Bryant University senior Scott Congdon (Foxboro, Mass.) leads the pack of 45 at the 2008 NCAA Division II East/Northeast Super Regional, leading the Bulldogs to a second-place standing after the first round of the three-day tournament.
As a team, the Bulldogs shot a 300 for the day -- 16 over par -- and trail only St. Thomas Aquinas, who shot a 299. Pace University is currently third with a 303, while Post (307) and UMass Lowell (310) round out the top 5 in the eight-team super regional.
Congdon's 71 won the day, leading St. Thomas Aquinas's Patrick Schwarze by one stroke. Bryant sophomore Jason Thresher (West Suffield, Conn.) is currently tied for fourth with a 74 after Round One play.
May 5, 2008
Northeast-10 Announces Men's Lacrosse All-Conference Team
EASTON, MA – Bryant University freshman men's lacrosse standout Gary Crowley (Scituate, MA) has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Freshman of the Year in 2008 the league announced this week. Bryant, the Northeast-10 Conference Champions, placed two players on the first team all-conference list with Jim Long (Durham, NH) and Matt Murnane (Rockville Centre, NY) leading the way.
May 5, 2008
Sixth Seeded Bulldogs Preparing for Fifth NCAA Tournament Appearance in a Row as Bryant Travels to C.W. Post
Smithifield, RI - Off a run to the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament title game, the Bulldogs will return to the NCAA Tournament's Northeast Regional for the fifth time in as many years. The Bulldogs were awarded the #6 seed in the region and will open play Wednesday with a 9am game with Adelphi.
The Bulldogs and Panthers played a doubleheader in Garden City, NY earlier this season, splitting two games. 2008 NE-10 Pitcher of the Year Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) shut down Panthers on just 3 hits in seven innings. Senior Jennifer Serrano (Stoneham, Mass.) was 3-4 with a run scored and Kate Thomas (Bedford, NH) drove in two runs.
May 5, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Places Three On All-Conference Second Team
EASTON, MA – The Bryant University women's lacrosse team placed three players on the 2008 Northeast-10 All-Conference Women's lacrosse team. Lauren Albert (South Windsor, CT), Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA) and Caitlin Hansen (Spring Lake, NJ) were all named Second Team All-Conference in helping the Bulldogs to a 10-8 season.
May 4, 2008
No. 26 BRYANT FALLS TO ASSUMPTION IN NON-CONFERENCE MATCHUP, 20-6, SUNDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI - Led by a four-hit, four-RBI day from junior second baseman Mike Baillargeon, Assumption College topped the Bryant University baseball team, 20-6, Sunday afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex in the Bulldogs' final matchup of the regular season.
The Greyhounds (20-27) peppered the Bulldogs (38-17) with 31 hits in the affair, scoring in every inning but the sixth and the ninth.
Assumption came out to a 7-0 lead heading into the bottom of the fourth, when the Bulldogs threatened for the first time in the game, loading the bases with no outs for shortstop Pat McKenna (Orange, Conn.). The junior tri-captain drew a five-pitch free pass to walk in the Bulldogs' first run of the day, Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.).
May 4, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Ranked No. 1 By LaxNews
SMITHFIELD, RI - For the first time in the program's history, the Bulldogs are ranked No. 1 nationally in Division II. Lax News just released it's national rankings with the Bulldogs taking the top spot thanks to its 5-4 win over the previous No. 1 Le Moyne in Sunday's Northeast-10 Conference Championship.
May 4, 2008
MEN'S LACROSSE SELECTED TO NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP; BULLDOGS TRAVEL TO LE MOYNE
INDIANAPOLIS-The NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse Committee has selected the teams that will compete in the 2008 NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse Championship. The Bulldogs of Bryant University (14-3), champions of the Northeast-10 Conference, will travel to Le Moyne (14-1) on May 17 or May 18 for a semifinal matchup with the winner advancing to the national championship May 25 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA.
Bryant, under the direction of second year coach Mike Pressler, will be making its first NCAA tournament appearance. The Bulldogs have posted two wins over the Dolphins in the past two seasons including a 5-4 win Sunday in the Northeast-10 Conference Championship in Syracuse, NY. The win ended Le Moyne's 25-game winning streak. Last year, Bryant defeated Le Moyne ending the Dolphins 72-game win streak.
May 4, 2008
CHAMPIONS!: MEN'S LACROSSE UPSETS NO. 1 LE MOYNE 5-4 FOR FIRST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
SYRACUSE, NY - Junior Matt McKeefrey (Melville, NY) scored three goals including the game winner in the fourth quarter to lead second-seeded Bryant University to a 5-4 upset of top-ranked Le Moyne in Sunday's Northeast-10 Conference men's lacrosse championship. Bryant, with a school record 14 wins this season, will await word on a possible NCAA berth later Sunday evening when the brackets are announced.
May 4, 2008
Softball Drops Third Game in Championship Series to Le Moyne; Bulldogs Headed to Fifth Straight NCAA Tournament
Syracuse, NY- The Bulldogs quest for a Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Championship came to a close after the Le Moyne Dolphins emerged with a 7-3 win in the third game of the afternoon after the Bulldogs pulled out a 11-10 victory over the #1 Le Moyne Dolphins in the second game.
Even before playing the final game, Bryant learned that it had qualified for the NCAA tournament which will start this week. The Bulldogs earned the No. 6 seed of the tournament and will travel to Long Island to face third-seed Adelphi. CW Post, the top team in the region, will host the regional. Le Moyne is the No. 2 seed. Others include Caldwell (4), Georgian Court (5), NYIT (7) and New Haven (8). The trip to the NCAAs is the fifth consecutive for Lisa-Ann Wallace's Bulldogs.
May 4, 2008
Bulldogs' Ace Enos Named 2008 Northeast-10 Pitcher of the Year; Junior Outfielder Kate Thomas Named to Third Team All-Conference
Syracuse, NY - Bryant ace Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) has been named the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference Pitcher of the Year Award. The right-handed hurler is enjoying the best season of her magnificent career in 2008.
Enos, who picked up a pair of wins on Day 1 of the NE-10 Tournament Saturday, is 17-5 on the season with a 1.19 ERA. Enos has set career highs in wins (17), shutouts (8), saves (3), strikeouts (129), ERA (1.19), opponents' batting average (.183).
"This award is the culmination of a great career at Bryant," said Bryant Head Coach Lisa-Ann Wallace. "We're so proud of Janine, and excited that she has been honored as the best pitcher in our league by the coaches."
May 4, 2008
START TIME OF TODAY'S SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES WITH LE MOYNE PUSHED BACK DUE TO WEATHER
Syracuse, NY- Because of inclement weather overnight in central New York, the Bulldogs' Sunday Championship Series with Le Moyne will begin at 11am, two hours later than the 9am scheduled time.
The Bulldogs, after defeating Stonehill and Southern Connecticut, will face the top seed and tournament host Le Moyne Dolphins in a best of three championship series. The Dolphins took care of St. Rose and Pace to reach the championship series.
The Bulldogs are looking for their first Northeast-10 Conference Tournament championship since 2006 when the Bulldogs defeated UMass-Lowell in Smithfield, RI.
May 3, 2008
BRYANT WINS OUTRIGHT NORTHEAST-10 REGULAR-SEASON TITLE WITH 3-0 AND 1-0 WINS OVER PACE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
PLEASANTVILLE, NY - Vaulted by a pair of late-inning Mark Dondero (Medfield, Mass.) singles Saturday afternoon, the Bryant University baseball team claimed the outright 2008 Northeast-10 regular-season title for the first time since 1998 with a pair of road wins over Pace University, 3-0 and 1-0.
The Bulldogs (38-16, 25-5 NE-10) had a share of the conference title in 2000 and 2002, but with the wins earn the undisputed top seed in the final weekend of play.
Bryant got the day going with a tight Game-One pitchers' duel that saw pitchers Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, Conn.) and Dustin Corbett throw seven and six shutout innings apiece, respectively, keeping both teams off the board until the top of the seventh.
May 3, 2008
Chouinard's Walk-Off Homer Sends Bryant Softball Into Championship Round
SYRACUSE, NY - Bryant University's Ali Chouinard (Swansea, Mass.) led off the eighth inning with a walk-off home run giving the Bulldog Softball team a dramatic 3-2 win over Southern Connecticut Saturday afternoon. The Owls had battled back from a 2-0 deficit on homers by Kerry Iacomini in the third inning and a 2-out shot in the top of the seventh by Kira Wolf, but Chouinard's liner off the top of the left field wall catapulted the Bulldogs into the championship series Sunday with Le Moyne.
Pitcher Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.), pitching her second game of the day, held the Owls to five hits in eight innings. Earlier in the day the senior had shut out Stonehill on just two hits.
May 3, 2008
Serrano's Two RBI Leads Bryant Softball Past Stonehill 2-0 in NE-10 Opener
SYRACUSE, NY - Senior Jennifer Serrano knocked in both Bryant runs as the Bulldog softball team opened the Northeast-10 Conference tournament with a 2-0 win over Stonehill College Saturday morning. Janine Enos pitched a complete-game two-hitter to lead the Bulldogs.
May 3, 2008
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT REPEATS AS NORTHEAST-10 TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONS, BRYANT TAKES FOURTH IN SATURDAY'S MEET
SMITHFIELD, RI - With a combined 22 wins over 43 events in Saturday's Northeast-10 Conference Track and Field Championships, the Southern Connecticut State University men's and women's track and field teams captured the 2008 title for its second championship in as many years at the Bryant Track Complex.
For the Bulldogs, senior standout Nicole Radzik (Sutton, Mass.) led the women, taking a pair of victories out of Saturday's competition. Bryant's 2008 Female Athlete of the Year started off the day winning the 3000-meter steeplechase in an NCAA-provisionally qualifying time of 11:20.91, beating out her nearest competitor by more than a minute. Radzik, who was named 2008 Northeast-10 Conference Female Athlete of the Year, continued her winning ways with a victory in the 5000 meter, beating her own NE-10 Championship record (set in 2007) and qualifying for the New England Championships with an 18:03.44 run.
May 2, 2008
BASEBALL TO MAKE UP LOST GAMES AGAINST ASSUMPTION AT HOME SUNDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University baseball team will get back one of the games it lost Friday when they host Northeast-10 opponent Assumption College on Sunday, May 4 for a non-conference matchup at the Bryant Baseball Complex. First pitch is scheduled for noon.
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May 2, 2008
FRIDAY DOUBLEHEADER AGAINST DOMINICAN POSTPONED; SCHEDULE CHANGES AND MAKEUP DATES TBA
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Due to changes in Dominican College's schedule as a result of weather-related concerns, Friday's doubleheader with the Bryant University baseball team has been postponed.
Makeup dates or other additions to the schedule are currently being explored. The Bulldogs will still round out their 2008 Northeast-10 Conference schedule against Pace University in a Saturday doubleheader in Pleasantville, NY. First pitch will begin at noon.
Check back to www.bryantbulldogs.com for more updates, stories and information as Bryant winds down its 2008 campaign.
May 2, 2008
Long's Overtime Goal Propels Men's Lacrosse Into NE-10 Finals
SMITHFIELD, RI - Jim Long (Durham, NH) scored 2:21 into overtime to lead the Bryant University men's lacrosse team to a 9-8 win over Merrimack College in a Northeast-10 Conference semifinal game at a rain-soaked Bulldog Stadium Friday afternoon. Bryant, the No. 2 seed, will advance to the conference championship game for the second consecutive year where they will face top-seed Le Moyne in Syracuse, NY starting at noon.
May 2, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Hosts Merrimack In NE-10 Semifinal Today at 4 pm
SMITHFIELD, RI - The second-seeded Bryant University men's lacrosse team hosts third-seeded Merrimack College this afternoon in a Northeast-10 Conference semifinal game at Bulldog Stadium. Tickets at $5 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. Bryant students are free with ID. The winner of today's game will advance to Sunday's championship game scheduled for 12 p.m.
May 2, 2008
Softball to Begin Play at Northeast-1o Conference Tournament With Saturday Morning Tilt with Stonehill; Directions Avaiable to Field
Smithfield, RI - After a wild final week of the NE-10 season, the Bulldogs finally received their draw in the 2008 NE-10 Tournament. The Bulldogs will be the #2 seed after matching the school's best conference record of 23-5. The Bulldogs will face the Stonehill Skyhawks in the first round, and will face the winner of Saint Anselm and Southern Connecticut if they advance.
Because of late-season weather delays, the tournament was moved back a day and the format was altered. Teams will now play in a single-elimination mini-bracket on Saturday before the two survivors will play a best of three series Sunday.
The Bulldogs side of the bracket includes #7 Stonehilll, #6 Saint Anselm, and #3 Southern Connecticut. The other bracket includes #1 Le Moyne, #4 UMass-Lowell, #5 Pace, and #8 St. Rose. The Bulldogs were 5-1 against their side of the bracket with the only loss coming to Saint Anselm in 11 innings.
May 2, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Falls to Southern NH 22-14 in NE-10 Semifinals Friday
MANCHESTER, NH - The 2008 season came to a close for the Bryant University women's lacrosse team Friday night as the Bulldogs fell to Southern NH, 22-14 in a Northeast-10 Conference Semifinal round game. The Bulldogs close out the season 10-8 overall on the year. Sophomore Allison Faiola scored eight goals to give her 66 on the season.
May 1, 2008
Men's Golf Selected to NCAA Championships
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University men's golf team has been selected to participate in the 2008 NCAA Division II Golf Championships. A total of 80 teams and 50 individuals were selected to participate beginning with the Super Regionals May 5-7. Bryant, seeded second begins Adelphi, will compete at the Northeast/East Super Regional May 5-7 at St. Annes's Golf Club in New Castle, Delaware. Wilmington College will serve as the host.
May 1, 2008
Men's Tennis Selected to Third NCAA Tournament; Bulldogs Face Adelphi in First Round in Bloomsburg, PA
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University men's tennis team, champions of the Northeast-10 Conference for the first time since 1994, have been selected to participate in the 2008 NCAA Division II Men's Tennis Championships next week in Bloomsburg, PA.
Bryant (20-3) and ranked No. 3 in the East Region, will open first round play against Adelphi University (13-8). Host Bloomsburg (14-5) will face Merrimack (10-6) in the other first round match with the winners to meet in the second round. The NCAA Round of 16 will take place May 14-17 in Houston, TX. First and second round dates and times have not been set but will run May 8-10.
May 1, 2008
Women's Tennis Selected to Host NCAA First and Second Round
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University women's tennis team will make its fifth consecutive appearance in the NCAA Division II tournament next week when the Bulldogs host the first and second rounds of the 2008 NCAA Division II tournament at the Bryant University Tennis Complex.
Bryant (23-2), the winner No. 2 seed in the East Region, will open the tournament against Philadelphia University (17-6) on Friday, May 9. Slippery Rock (20-3) and Holy Family (15-5) will play in the other first round game with the winners to meet Saturday, May 10 at 12 pm.
April 30, 2008
NO. 23/26 BRYANT FALLS TO DIVISION I BROWN UNIVERSITY, 10-5, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO SPLIT SERIES
SMITHFIELD, RI - Despite early and late-inning runs from the Bryant University baseball team Wednesday afternoon, visiting Division I opponent Brown University exploded for a seven-run top of the tenth to take a 10-5 win away from the Bryant Baseball Complex, handing the Bulldogs their second loss in as many days.
The Bears (20-24) took six hits off the closing combination of senior Adam Vuolo (Walpole, Mass.) and sophomore Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn.), touching Bryant's fourth and fifth pitchers of the day for seven runs and a 10-3 lead in the top of the extra frame.
April 30, 2008
Softball Travels to Bentley to Play Two With Falcons, Conclude Suspended Game with Saint Anselm
Smithfield, RI - After two straight days of rain washed out the makeup date for the conclusion of last week's tie with St. Anselm and the Bulldogs' final conference doubleheader with Bentley, the Bulldogs will travel to Waltham, Mass. looking for the program's best conference record in history.
The Bulldogs will conclude their April 22 game with Saint Anselm, which was called due to darkness with the score tied at seven. The game will pick up in the top of the seventh with Saint Anselm batting, no outs, and a runner at second.
After the conclusion of that game, the Bulldogs will play two with conference rival Bentley. The Bulldogs are already locked in to the number two position in the Northeast-10 tournament and will play the #7 seeded team Saturday morning at 9am in Syracuse, NY.
April 30, 2008
Softball's Sweep of Bentley Matches Best NE-10 Record in Program History; Bulldogs Enter NE-10 Tournament as #2 Seed Saturday
Waltham, Mass.- On a day with three scheduled games for the Bulldogs, Bryant dropped a 8-7 decision to Saint Anselm in 11 innings. Immediately following the game, the Bulldogs began a two game set with Bentley and won the first game 10-0 and the second 8-6 to finish the NE-10 season 23-5.
In the game with Saint Anselm, the Hawks scored the winning run in the eleventh on an error that scored Nicole Baginski. The loss went to Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.)
The Bulldogs erupted for ten runs in the opener against Bentley. The offensive charge was led by Ali Chouinard (Swansea, Mass.) who was 5 for 5 with 5 RBI. Her 2-RBI double got the scoring started in the third and her three-run home run in the top of the seventh put the game on ice for the Bulldogs.
April 30, 2008
Track & Field Teams Ready to Host Northeast-10 Championships Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University men's and women's track & field teams will host the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference Track & Field Championships this Saturday at the Bryant Track Complex.
The meet is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. with the men's hammer kicking off the field events and the men's and women's (combined) running of the 10,000 meters to lead off the running events.
The championships are schedule to conclude around 4:30 p.m. following the completion of the women's and men's 4x800 meter relay with the awards ceremony scheduled to take place at that time.
April 30, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Holds On For 15-13 Win Over Bentley in NE-10 Quarterfinals Wednesday
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University junior Delia Glover (Marston Mills, MA) scored six goals while senior Caitlin Hansen (Spring Lake, NJ) added five as the Bulldogs held on down the stretch for a 15-13 win over Bentley College in a Northeast-10 Conference women's lacrosse quarterfinal round game Wednesday at the Bryant Turf Complex.
Bryant, the third seed of the tournament, will travel to Manchester, NH to face second-seed Southern New Hampshire this Friday at 7 p.m. Bentley, which got three goals from Alyssa Ritchie (North Andover, MA) and Jaclyn Griffin (Barrington, IL), ends its season at 7-10.
April 29, 2008
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL: Mike Szostak’s College Notes: Bulldogs posting superb net gains
Take the assistant coach and put him in charge, recruit the fifth-ranked junior from Argentina, add a transfer from Missouri Valley College who was a ranked junior in his native Peru, welcome a transfer from Assumption College, and what do you have?
Only the best Bryant University men’s tennis team in 14 years.
Now take the Bryant women’s team that lost two outstanding seniors to graduation, welcome two freshman, one recovering from wrist surgery, and add three talented transfers almost by accident and what do you have?
Only Barbara Cilli’s strongest team in her eight years as head coach.
Despite leading their teams to titles and in Cilli’s case an undefeated conference record, neither Cilli nor Gendron was voted coach of the year.
April 29, 2008
WATCH LIVE AS BRYANT BASEBALL TAKES ON DIVISION I NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY AT 3 P.M.
BOSTON -- The Bryant University baseball team will play back-to-back Division I opponents, beginning with Tuesday afternoon's matchup with Northeastern University at Friedman Diamond at 3:00 p.m.
Watch live as the Bulldogs (36-14) take on the Huskies (16-20-1) of the Colonial Athletic Association at 3:00 p.m. in Boston. Bryant is led by the hot-handed Nick Campbell, who takes a season-best nine-game hit streak and .364 batting average into the matchup while the Huskies are led by captain Mike Lyon, who enters Tuesday's game with a team-best .363 batting average on the season.
April 29, 2008
No. 26/23 BRYANT FALLS TO DIVISION I NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, 5-3, TUESDAY EVENING DESPITE LATE-INNING SCORING
BOSTON -- Despite errorless defensive play and taking Division I Northeastern University for seven hits, the Bryant University baseball team fell for just the fifth time this month, dropping a 5-3 decision to the Huskies Tuesday evening.
The Bulldogs (36-15) got on the board first with a one-run, no hit third frame. A walk boarded Dave Muscatello (Hopkinton, Mass.) to lead off the inning while a one-out error of a Dylan Stone (Portsmouth, RI) ball put runners on the corners for a Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) fielder's choice ball that put Bryant up, 1-0.
April 29, 2008
ATTLEBORO SUN CHRONICLE FEATURE: STICK FIGURE
SMITHFIELD, RI - A few weeks ago Connor Hayes caught a glimpse of what the upcoming NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships at Gillette Stadium over the Memorial Day weekend might be like.
Hayes, the former Mansfield High record-setting attackman, is now whirling his lacrosse stick as a member of the Bryant College Bulldogs, ranked No. 3 nationally.
"My parents, a lot of my friends were there, I remember looking up in the stands," related Hayes after practice Monday of that meeting with Merrimack in early April before several thousand fans assembled for a doubleheader.
"The atmosphere, being in the stadium and out on the field looking up, it was awesome and to think we might be able to be there again in a few weeks, that would really be awesome," beamed Hayes.
Bryant could certainly be in Foxboro May 24-26 among the field assembled for the NCAA Division II Final Four, in addition to the very best of the collegiate Division I and III teams.
April 29, 2008
Northeast-10 Alters Conference Softball Tournament Format; First Round Begins Saturday at 9am, Best of Three Championship Series Sunday
Smithfield, RI - The Northeast-10 Conference office has elected to push back the start of the 2008 Northeast-10 Softball Tournament until this Saturday, May 3. Because of weather-related delays this week, the conference schedule will not be completed until this Thursday.
Bryant's Tuesday game with Bentley has been pushed back until Wednesday at 3pm.
April 29, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Hosts Bentley Wednesday at 4 p.m.
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University women's lacrosse team opens postseason play Wednesday afternoon hosting Bentley College in a Northeast-10 Conference Tournament quarterfinal round game starting at 4 p.m. at the Bryant Turf Complex. The Bulldogs (9-7) are the third seed of the tournament while Bentley (7-9) is the No. 6 seed. The winner of Wednesday's game will travel to Manchester, NH to face second-seeded Southern New Hampshire Friday night at 7 pm.
April 28, 2008
BRYANT WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE: Bulldogs 83-13 in Northeast-10 Play - Congrats to Tennis Teams Taking Titles
Congratulations to the Bryant University men’s and women’s tennis teams for capturing the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference Championships over the weekend. The pair of titles marks the first time since 1988 that two teams from the same school won the league title (Springfield, 1988). Both men’s and women’s teams will advance to the NCAA tournament May 8-10. The brackets will be announced Wednesday ... Women’s lacrosse hosts a quarterfinal round game Wednesday at 4 pm while the men’s team hosts a semifinal game Friday at 4 pm ... Track & Field hosts the Northeast-10 Conference Championship this Saturday .... Bryant will hold its annual Athletics Awards Banquet this Thursday evening at the Chace Athletic Center.
April 28, 2008
MONDAY'S CONTEST AGAINST DIVISION I NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY TO BE MADE UP TUESDAY AT 3 P.M.
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University baseball team's matchup against Division I opponent Northeastern University, originally scheduled for Monday, April 28 has been moved to Tuesday, April 29.
The Bulldogs (36-14) will take on the Huskies (16-20-1) of the Colonial Athletic Association at 3:00 p.m. at Friedman Diamond in Boston before returning to the Bryant Baseball Complex for another Division I matchup against defending Ivy League champs Brown University Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
Check back to www.bryantbulldogs.com for more updates and information.
April 28, 2008
Northeast-10 Champion Men's Tennis Places Five On All-Conference Team
SOUTH EASTON, Mass – The Bryant University men's tennis team placed five players on the 2008 Northeast-10 All-Conference team released Sunday morning. Freshman standout Cristian Balestrieri (Mar Del Plata, Argentina) swept the major honors, winning both NE-10 Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year honors as well as earning first team all-conference at No. 1 singles. Junior Jose Rodriguez (Trujillo, Peru) was named first team all-conference at No. 2 singles and Thomas Novak (Medfield, MA) was named first team all-conference at No. 4 singles.
April 28, 2008
Bulldogs' Makeup Game with St. Anselm Delayed Again; No Makeup Date Announced
Smithfield, RI - The Bulldogs' makeup game of a tie with Saint Anselm from last week has been postponed due to poor weather at Bryant. Saint Anselm is 14-13-1 at the moment and just a half game ahead of St. Rose for the eight and final spot in the Northeast-10 Tournament.
There is no makeup date announced. Please stay posted at BryantBulldogs.com.
April 27, 2008
Baseball Defeats AIC 4-1 Sunday to Complete Weekend Sweep
SPRINGFIELD, MA – The Bryant University baseball team made it a three-game weekend sweep of American International College with a 4-1 win over the Yellow Jackets Sunday afternoon. The win improves Bryant’s record to 36-14 overall and 23-5 in the Northeast-10. The Bulldogs will step out of conference Monday with a non-league game at Northeastern and will host Brown Wednesday at 3:30 pm.
April 27, 2008
CHAMPIONS: Skyhawks No Match As Bulldogs Win Men's Tennis Title 5-0 Sunday Afternoon
EASTON, MA – For the first time since 1994, the Bryant University men’s tennis team are champions of the Northeast-10 Conference. The Bulldogs, the best team in the conference all season long (10-0) and recently posting two wins over nationally-ranked teams (Kutztown and Mercy), captured the 2008 conference title with a 5-0 win over Stonehill College indoors Sunday at Stonehill’s tennis courts. The Bulldogs did not drop a single match during the run to the title; defeating Le Moyne 9-0 in the quarterfinals, Saint Michael’s 5-0 in the semifinals and another 5-0 win over Stonehill in Sunday’s title match.
April 27, 2008
Softball Sweeps St. Michael's Sunday as Bulldogs Honor Serrano, Enos, and Valentini on Senior Day
Smithfield, RI - On the day they were honored, Jennifer Serrano (Stoneham, Mass.), Jessica Valentini (Cliffside Park, NJ) and Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) showed once again why the senior class of 2008 will be remembered as one of the finest in Bryant history.
The seniors combined for five hits, six runs, three RBI and a pitching win in a two-game sweep of St. Michael's College. Enos went the distance in the circle, allowing just two runs in seven innings to take home her 15th win of the season and 50th of her career. Enos did not allow a hit until the sixth, when the Purple Knights reached her for two runs on four hits.
The Bulldogs took game one 4-2 and the second game 10-3.
April 27, 2008
WOMEN'S TENNIS CLAIMS ANOTHER TITLE: 5-0 BLANKING OF SAINT MICHEAL'S IS FIFTH-STRAIGHT FOR BULLDOGS
EASTON, MA - After posting a perfect 12-0 regular season conference record, the Bryant University women’s tennis team rolled to their fifth-consecutive Northeast-10 Conference Championship Sunday afternoon with a dominating 5-0 win over Saint Michael’s College Sunday afternoon in Easton, MA. The win, Bryant’s 23rd this season, marks the first time in 20 years that a school from the Northeast-10 Conference won both the men’s and women’s regular season and tournament championship.
April 27, 2008
Women's Tennis Places Six On All-Conference Team
SOUTH EASTON, Mass – The Bryant University women's tennis team placed six players on the 2008 Northeast-10 All-Conference team. Three were named first team all-conference and three earned second team all-conference honors.
Freshmen Katie Francazio (Cranston, RI) and Valeria Couto Cuervo (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) were both named first team all-conference at Nos. 4 and 5 respectively while sophomore Amanda Granville (Hawley, PA) was named first team all-conference at No. 6 singles.
April 26, 2008
NO. 23 BRYANT COMBINES FOR 25 HITS TO TAKE PAIR OF SENIOR DAY WINS OVER AIC SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI - Offensive power in Game One turned into gutsy base running in the Saturday afternoon's nightcap, as the Bryant University baseball team used opposite strategies to take a pair of wins from American International College on Senior Day at the Bryant Baseball Complex, 11-0 and 2-1.
The Bulldogs (35-14, 22-5 Northeast-10 Conference) scored in five of their eight offensive frames in Game One, taking a pair of Yellow Jacket (7-18, 9-24) pitchers for 17 hits and crossing the plate 11 times in the early contest.
Bryant did the most damage in the first inning with four runs off four hits, highlighted by RBI hits from the hot-handed Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.), Jeff Vigurs (South Windor, Conn.) and Pat McKenna (Orange, Conn.), as well as a sacrifice fly from senior designated hitter Mark Dondero (Medfield, Mass.).
April 26, 2008
Men's Golf Wins Northeast Invitational Friday at URI
PORTSMOUTH, R.I – The Bryant University men's golf team turned in a strong performance Friday at the Northeast Invitational hosted by the University of Rhode Island. Competing against a field of Division I teams including several from Bryant's future conference, the Northeast Conference, the Bulldogs took home first place honors after the two-round, one-day tourney.
April 26, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Rolls Past Southern New Hampshire 24-7 Saturday
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryan Kaufmann (Putnam Valley, NY), Gary Crowley (Scituate, MA) and Ryan Tibbitts (Watervliet, NY) had four goals apiece as third-ranked Bryant University overpowered visiting Southern New Hampshire 24-7 in the regular-season finale. Bryant will take a nine-game win streak into next Friday’s Northeast-10 Conference semifinal to be played at Bryant (12-3) starting at 4 p.m. The Bulldogs will be the No. 2 seed of tournament and will receive a first round bye.
April 26, 2008
Bulldogs' Ace Enos Pitches Softball To 1-0 Win Over Assumption; Defense Falters in 3-2 Loss in Game Two
Smithfield, RI - Anne Dobmeier's (Buffalo, NY) RBI double was all the offense senior Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass) would need as she tossed her sixth shutout of the season to lead the Bulldogs past Assumption 1-0 Saturday afternoon. But in game two, the Bulldogs committed five errors and dropped a 3-2 decision.
Enos (14-4) won her second straight 1-0 decision. On Tuesday, she shut out Saint Anselm in ten innings before going seven full Saturday. The senior struck out five and did not walk any. The only Bulldog offense came on Dobmeier's double in the bottom of the sixth. After a Jennifer Serrano (Stoneham, Mass.) single and a sacrifice bunt by Stephanie Mirando (North Haven, CT), Dobmeier doubled deep off the left-centerfield fence.
April 26, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Downed by Adelphi 20-6 Saturday
HEMPSTEAD, NY – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team closed out the regular season with a 20-6 non-conference loss at Adelphi University Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs will open Northeast-10 Conference tournament action this Wednesday afternoon hosting a quarterfinal game starting at 4 p.m.
April 25, 2008
LISTEN LIVE AS THE NO. 23 BULLDOGS HOST AIC IN A SENIOR DAY DOUBLEHEADER SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University baseball team hosts a noon doubleheader with Northeast-10 opponent American International College. Saturday is Senior Day for the eight-member graduating class, who will be honored between games at the Bryant Baseball Complex. Can't make it out? Click the link inside to listen to our LIVE audio broadcast and follow along with LiveStats.
April 25, 2008
Bryant Women's Tennis Headed to NE-10 Championship After Rolling Past Stonehill 5-1 Friday
SMITHFIELD, RI – Thanks once again to solid singles play from No. 1 through No. 6, the Bryant University women's tennis team finds itself heading back to the Northeast-10 Conference Championships once again. The Bulldogs, the top-seed of the tournament, cruised to a 5-1 win over fourth-seed Stonehill Friday afternoon at the Bryant Tennis Courts. Bryant (22-2) will face the winner of the Saint Michael's – Southern New Hampshire semifinal this Sunday at 2 p.m. in Easton, MA.
April 24, 2008
LIVE NEW BULLDOG SPORTS ROUNDUP: BRYANT SPORTS BLOSSOMING IN SPRING 2008
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The latest installment of the Bulldog Weekly Sports Update brought to you by Comfort Suites is now LIVE and ready to view. This week, host Pat Sullivan catches you up on the success of all Bryant's 2008 spring sports as well as previewing the upcoming Spring Weekend schedule. Watch now!
April 24, 2008
NO. 23 BRYANT STAYS HOT ON ROAD WITH 2-1 WIN OVER UMASS LOWELL THURSDAY NIGHT
LOWELL, Mass. -- An RBI single in the sixth from sophomore right fielder Taylor Ferguson (Charlton, Mass.) plated the Bulldogs' second run of the evening, proving to be just enough from the Bryant University baseball team to slide past UMass Lowell, 2-1, Thursday night at LaLacheur Park.
The Bulldogs (33-14, 20-5 Northeast-10 Conference) scattered five hits for their sixth-straight win, dropping the River Hawks (20-19, 14-8) for the second time this week.
Bryant scored single tallies in the second and sixth frames for the victory. Senior co-captain Jason Alexander (Simsbury, Conn.) reached on an error to lead off the second and was brought in two batters later by a Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) fielder's choice ball.
April 24, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Moves Up To No. 3 National Ranking - Highest Ever For Bulldogs
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University men's lacrosse team moved up to No. 3 in this week's USILA Coaches' Poll. The ranking surpasses last year's high of No. 4 as the Bulldogs take a 11-3 overall record into this Saturday's regular-season finale against Southern New Hampshire at Bulldog Stadium (1 pm). Bryant is currently second in the conference standings with NE-10 quarterfinals action set to begin next Tuesday, April 29. The top two teams will earn a bye and host a semifinal game on Friday, May 2.
April 24, 2008
MEN'S SOCCER TO HOST BULLDOG SUMMER CLINIC & SCOUT DAY JULY 8 AND 9
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University men's soccer team announces its Bulldog Summer Clinic & Scout Days, to be held July 8 and July 9, 2008.
Each camp is a day-long clinic intended for high school sophomores and juniors who have an interest in playing at Bryant University or at the collegiate level. The day-long camp will be divided into position-specific drills, technical stations, small-sided games and 11 vs. 11 matches.
In addition to instruction on the field, the camp will also give the athletes a direct insight into Bryant University itself, the men's soccer program, admissions requirements, financial aid packaging and the career services department.
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April 24, 2008
Men's Tennis Advances To Conference Championship Thanks to 5-0 Win Over Saint Michael's Thursday
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University men's tennis team advanced to the conference tournament championship with another strong performance Thursday in the Northeast-10 Conference semifinals. The Bulldogs earned solid wins at all three doubles matches to open and followed with wins by Jose Rodriguez (Trujillo, Peru) at No. 2 singles and Kevin Levinson (Pawcatuck, CT) at No. 6.
Bryant will face Stonehill College in Sunday's final in Easton, MA starting at 1 p.m. The Skyhawks downed Merrimack 5-0 in Thursday's other semifinal.
April 23, 2008
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL: Rhode Island Schools Shine On The Diamond
by Mike Szostak, Providence Journal
Bryant (31-14, 18-5) has the best overall record in the Northeast-10 and is No. 1 in the region but is second behind Pace (26-12-1, 15-3-1) in the NE-10 standings.
The Bulldogs were not intimidated visiting Murray Stadium at Brown Monday and challenging the Ivy League champs. They struck for three runs in the first inning and never looked back. Jason Alexander had two hits, two runs, two walks and an RBI.
Pitcher Dan Lozeau won two games last week, allowing no runs and only seven hits in 19 innings of work, and is the NE-10 pitcher of the week.
April 23, 2008
Women's Tennis Makes Quick Work of Assumption 5-0 In NE-10 Quarterfinals Wednesday
SMITHFIELD, RI – Top-seeded Bryant University breezed through a quick 5-0 win over eighth-seed Assumption College in Northeast-10 Conference Quarterfinal action Wednesday at the Bryant Tennis Courts Complex. The Bulldogs rode strong doubles play into singles with Lauren Mullen (Braintree, RI) defeating Grace Fox, 6-0, 6-1 at No. 6 and Katie Francazio (Cranston, RI) clinching the win with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Meg Wnuk at No. 4 singles.
The Bulldogs will face the winner of the Stonehill / Merrimack quarterfinal winner this Friday at 3 p.m. at the Bryant Tennis Courts.
April 22, 2008
DONDERO NAMED TO 2008 NORTHEAST-10 ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Senior designated hitter Mark Dondero (Medfield, Mass.) was selected to the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference All-Academic Baseball Team for his work on the diamond and in the classroom as announced by the conference Tuesday, April 22.
The three-year Bulldog starter is hitting .295 in 32 appearances this season, primarily at designated hitter, and has seven doubles and a pair of home runs. Dondero has collected 20 RBI on the season, scoring 19 runs with a .419 slugging percentage.
April 22, 2008
BRYANT MAKES IT FIVE STRAIGHT WITH 8-4 VICTORY OVER UMASS LOWELL TUESDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI - For the fifth-straight game, the Bryant University baseball team knocked out more than 10 hits, riding 12 hits Tuesday afternoon to get past Northeast-10 opponent UMass Lowell, 8-4, at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
The win made it five straight and moved the Bulldogs (32-14, 19-5 NE-10) to a 16-4 mark since the beginning of April.
Bryant ripped out a trio of hits for as many runs in the bottom of the first and added another in the third before allowing the Riverhawks (20-18, 14-7) to get on the board in the fourth frame.
April 22, 2008
Men's Tennis Opens NE-10 Tournament Play With 9-0 Win Over Le Moyne
SMITHFIELD, RI - After posting one of the greatest wins in Bryant men's tennis history, a 5-4 win over No. 45 Mercy Sunday, the weary Bulldogs fought off a determined Le Moyne Dolphin team Tuesday afternoon for a 9-0 win in Northeast-10 Conference quarterfinal round action. The Bulldogs, the top seed of the conference tournament, will advance to face either Bentley or Saint Michael's Thursday at the Bryant Tennis Courts in the semifinals.
April 22, 2008
Softball Plays Pair of Ten Inning Games With St. Anselm: Wins First 1-0, Game Two Ends in 7-7 Tie Due to Darkness
Smithfield, RI - After 20 innings were played in nearly five hours, the Bryant Bulldogs had taken a crucial Northeast-10 victory and capped a wild second game with a two-run, four run tenth inning to snag a tie as the sun went down at the Bulldog Softball Complex.
Senior Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) was dominant in the circle. Allowing just five hits in ten innings. Enos (13-4) also struckout a season-high 13 batters. Her fourth strikeout of the afternoon, a third inning whiff of Theresa Foley, was the 386th of her career, which passed Nicole Keene into first place on the all-time Bryant list.
Enos is now the Bulldogs'
all-time strikeout leader
However, the Bulldogs were unable to give Enos any run support for nine full innings as Hawks' starter Katie Corey matched Enos zero for zero.
April 22, 2008
Bulldogs' Kate Thomas Named to Northeast-10's All-Academic Second Team
Smithfield, RI - Junior Bryant outfielder Kate Thomas (Bedford, NH) has been named to the Northeast-10 All-Academic second team. Thomas leads the Bulldogs with a .550 slugging percentage and 19 RBIs.
Kate Thomas
Thomas is an actuarial mathematics major with a GPA of 3.41. Her minor is in business administration.
"We are very proud of Kate's academic and athletic performance," says Coach Lisa-Ann Wallace. "She is a great example to our players about what a true student-athlete is."
The award is open to all players in at least their second year of school and is determined based on academic excellence and athletic contributions.
April 22, 2008
BRYANT WOMEN'S LACROSSE DEFEATS SAINT ANSELM 20-5
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Senior Caitlin Hansen (Spring Lake, NJ) scored six goals while juniors Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA) had four and Delia Glover (Marston Mills, MA) added three as the Bryant University women's lacrosse team cruised to a 20-5 win over Saint Anselm College Tuesday night at the Bryant Turf Complex. The Bulldogs will wrap up the regular season Saturday with a non-conference game at Adelphi before hosting a Northeast-10 Conference quarterfinal round game next Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m.
April 22, 2008
Women's Tennis Wins 20th Of Year Knocking Off No. 40 Queens Monday
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University women's tennis team picked up their 20th win of the season Monday afternoon, earning a solid 6-3 win over 40th-ranked Queens (NY) at the Bryant Tennis Courts. The Bulldogs, the regular-season champion of the Northeast-10, will open conference tournament action Wednesday hosting Assumption at 2 pm.
April 21, 2008
WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE: Tennis Teams Ready For NE-10 Tournament This Week
The Bryant men's and women's tennis teams captured the Northeast-10 Conference tournament regular season titles this past week with wins over Bentley College marking the first time in 20 years that two school's shared the conference regular season titles. Springfield men and women both won their respective titles in 1988. For the Bryant women, this is the first regular season title since 2005 though the Bulldogs will be looking for their fifth-consecutive NE-10 tournament title. For the Bryant men, this is the team's first regular season title since 1996. Bryant last won the conference tournament title in 1994.
April 21, 2008
BRYANT PROVES ITS READY FOR DIVISION I RANKS WITH 7-4 WIN OVER BROWN MONDAY AFTERNOON
PROVIDENCE, RI - The Bryant University baseball team, in preparation for next year's move up to the Division I ranks, took to the road for a test run Monday afternoon, an endeavor that couldn't have been more successful as the Bulldogs scattering 10 hits over nine innings to top Brown University, 7-4, at Murray Stadium.
The Bulldogs (31-14) took advantage of the temporary switch from the Northeast-10 Conference's wooden sticks to Division I's aluminum bats, ripping a pair of home runs in the victory while staying perfect on defense.
April 20, 2008
O'CONNOR VAULTS NO. 25 BRYANT TO 1-0 WIN OVER MERRIMACK COLLEGE WITH TWO-OUT DOUBLE IN TENTH; BULLDOGS COMPLETE REGULAR-SEASON SWEEP OF WARRIORS
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. - With a two-out double to right centerfield in the top of the tenth inning Sunday, junior leftfielder Pat O'Connor (Mattapoisett, Mass.) boosted the No. 25 Bryant University baseball team to a 1-0 victory over Merrimack College at Warrior Field, completing the three-game season sweep started with two wins in Saturday's doubleheader.
O'Connor's second double of the series came with third baseman Jason Alexander (Simsbury, Mass.) in scoring position, thanks to a leadoff single and sac bunt from Pat McKenna (Orange, Conn.), and scored the lone run of the ballgame.
April 20, 2008
Balistrieri and Nowak Lead Men's Tennis Past Mercy 5-4
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant freshman Cristian Balestrieri and sophomore Tom Nowak came up with big wins Sunday afternoon to lead the Bryant men's tennis team to a 5-4 win over Mercy College in non-conference action at the Bryant Tennis Courts. The win, Bryant's 17th of the season (17-3), is the final regular season victory of the year as the Bulldogs open Northeast-10 Conference playoff action this week. Bryant is the top seed of the tournament. Mercy entered the match tied with Bryant tied at 45th in the national rankings.
April 20, 2008
Bulldogs Drop Pair to Le Moyne in Syracuse; Look to Rebound Tuesday at Home Against Saint Anselm
Syracuse, NY - Perennial Bulldog nemesis Le Moyne jumped out to a quick lead on Bryant and never let up as the Dolphins took two crucial games and seized control of the Northeast-10 with less than two weeks to go in the season.
The Dolphins got to Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) for three runs in the bottom of the first highlighted by a two-run Emma Murphy home run. The Bulldogs would fight back in the top of the second behind a 2-run Kim Breton (Leominster, Mass.) single to score Ali Chouinard (Swansea, Mass.) and Anne Dobmeier (Buffalo, NY).
April 19, 2008
BRYANT SLAMS 28 HITS TO ROLL PAST MERRIMACK 11-1 AND 7-2 IN SATURDAY DOUBLEHEADER
SMITHFIELD, RI - Backed by 28 total hits in 16 innings of offense, the Bryant University baseball team took a pair of Northeast-10 Conference games from rival Merrimack College in Saturday's doubleheader at the Bryant Baseball Complex, 11-1 and 7-2.
Junior righty Kevin Cobb (Acton, Mass.) went eight innings of five-hit ball for the Bulldogs (29-14, 17-5 NE-10) in Game One, as Bryant exploded for 11 runs, including a pair of three-score frames, while limiting the Warriors (13-20, 11-9) to just a single tally.
Junior transfer Pat O'Connor (Mattapoisett, Mass.) gave Bryant the 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first, ripping a Jake Halloran offer deep down the left field line for a towering two-run homer, his seventh of the season, plating Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) in the process.
April 19, 2008
BRYANT GOLF COMES IN THIRD AT MOUNT SAINT MARY'S SPRING INVITATIONAL
LITTLESTOWN, Pa. -- Led by a ninth-place finish from sophomore Jason Thresher (West Suffield, Conn.), the Bryant University golf team took third of 18 teams at this weekend's Mount Saint Mary's Spring Invitational.
Thresher's three-round total of 217 tied him for ninth, while senior Scott Congdon (Foxboro, Mass.) golfed a 218 (T-12), as the pair led Bryant to a tournament total of 891, good for third place.
April 19, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Wins Eighth In-A-Row with 19-7 Win Over Saint Anselm Saturday
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The fifth-ranked Bryant University men's lacrosse team shook off a slow start in the opening period and overcame an early deficit earning a 19-7 win over visiting Saint Anselm College before 972 at a sun-splashed Bulldog Stadium Saturday. The win is Bryant's eighth-straight heading into next Saturday's regular-season finale against Southern New Hampshire.
April 19, 2008
Bulldogs Rally to win Game One, Drop Game Two in Nine Innings at St. Rose Saturday
Albany, NY - Senior Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) captured her twelfth victory of the year and continued her stellar pitching in game one at St. Rose Saturday 3-1. The Golden Knights were able to fight back in game two, emerging in the ninth inning to capture a 1-0 win.
Junior Anne Dobmeier (Buffalo, NY) knocked ahead the go-ahead runs with a two-out single to cap a three run Bulldogs' seventh in game one. The Bulldogs had been held in check by Knights' starter Kristen Calahan until the seventh. But a Stephanie Mirando (North Haven, CT) double to open the frame set the table for the Bulldogs' rally. Mirando was driven in by Ali Chouinard (Swansea, Mass.) to open the scoring for the Bulldogs. Chouinard was on base three times (two walks) for the Bulldogs on the afternoon.
April 19, 2008
BULLDOGS COMPETE WELL AT MIT SPRING INVITATIONAL
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- The Bryant University men's and women's track and field teams competed at the MIT Spring Invitational April 18 and 19 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Junior Steph Montagano (Wakefield, Mass.) took first place in the 400 meter dash in a time of 58.31, and was joined in top finishes by Nicole Radzik (Sutton, Mass.) and the men's 4x400 relay team.
Radzik took first in the 3000 meter steeplechase with a time of 11:32, while the men took the top spot in the relay with a 3:22.36 mark.
April 19, 2008
Southern New Hampshire Downs Women's Lacrosse 23-10 Saturday
SMITHFIELD, R.I - Senior Caitlin Hansen (Spring Lake, NJ) and junior Delia Glover (Marston Mills, MA) each scored three goals while Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA) had a pair but it was not enough as tenth-ranked Southern New Hampshire rolled to a 23-10 win over Bryant University Saturday afternoon at the Turf Field Complex.
April 19, 2008
Women's Tennis Defeats Dowling for 11th-Straight Win
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University women's tennis team raised its record to 19-2 overall following an 8-1 win over Dowling College Saturday afternoon at the Bryant Tennis Courts. The Bulldogs, winners of 11 in-a-row, will wrap up the regular season with a home match vs. Queens Monday before opening Northeast-10 Conference tournament play next week. First round action begins Tuesday.
April 18, 2008
Bulldogs Take 16-0 Conference Record to St. Rose, Le Moyne this Weekend; Driving Directions For Fans Online
Smithfield, RI - Fresh off a doubleheader sweep of third place UMass-Lowell, the Bulldogs look to solidify their grasp on the NE-10 Conference with a critical four-game road trip to St. Rose and Le Moyne.
Janine Enos congratulated
by teammates after tossing
a no-hitter Thursday
The Bulldogs took two games from the Riverhawks behind the continued brilliance of pitcher Janine Enos. Enos tossed her first career no-hitter in game one versus the Riverhawks and came in to capture her second save of the week (and her career) in game two.
St. Rose is 9-15 overall and 6-8 in the Northeast-10 Conference. The Golden Knights are led by pitcher Junior College transfer Tracy Chesebrough who is 5-7, but has a 1.96 ERA and an impressive 130 strikeouts in 82.2 innings
April 17, 2008
NO. 25 BRYANT FALLS TO SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT AT HOME, 1-0, THURSDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI - Despite getting six hits and three errors off visiting Southern Connecticut State University, the Bryant University baseball team stranded 12 baserunners Thursday afternoon, falling to the Owls, 1-0, at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
The loss saw the season-best six-game winning streak of the No. 25 Bulldogs (27-14, 15-5 Northeast-10) snapped at the hands of the Owls (19-16, 9-6), who Bryant had beat 10-0 Tuesday afternoon in New Haven, Conn.
April 17, 2008
Enos Tosses No-Hitter As Softball Takes Two From UMass Lowell Thursday
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Proving why she is one of the top pitchers in the Northeast-10 Conference, Bryant University softball standout Janine Enos (Wareham, MA) showed why Thursday afternoon. The Bulldog senior tossed a complete-game no-hitter in leading the Bulldogs to a 3-0 win in the first game and came on late in the second to help preserve a 4-3 win to complete a two-game Northeast-10 Conference sweep at the Bryant Softball Complex. Bryant (19-7, 16-0 NE-10) will travel to Saint Rose Saturday and Le Moyne Sunday.
April 17, 2008
Bryant Softball Returns to Action With Crucial Doubleheader Against UMass-Lowell; Live Stats Available at BryantBulldogs.com
Smithfield, RI - Fresh off a tense doubleheader sweep of Merrimack, Bryant continues its most difficult stretch of the season today against UMass-Lowell (3pm, Bryant Softball Complex). The Bulldogs (17-7 overall, 14-0 NE-10) look to solidify their spot atop the conference with two games against the Riverhawks (18-12 overall, 11-3 NE-10).
Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) continues her tremendous pitching for the Bulldogs. The senior is 10-3 with a 1.39 ERA. She won a game and saved another Monday at Merrimack... Freshman Alex Pearson (North Digton, Mass.) has emerged as a star off the bench for Coach Lisa-Ann Wallace. Pearson is 3 for 7 in conference games as a pinch-hitter, including two doubles and 5 RBI...Junior Kate Thomas' (Bedford, NH) five triples on the season are one shy of a school record... This weekend, the Bulldogs head to New York for a Saturday doubleheader with St. Rose and a Sunday twin bill with conference power Le Moyne.
April 16, 2008
STANDING TALL BETWEEN THE PIPES: Michael Kennedy
Call them daft, unhinged, mad, insane. Dub them certifiable, maniacal, thrill-seekers. Call them masochists, lunatics or just plain crazy – and they just might be.
Because when you're trapped in a 6x6 cage, watching, waiting for a five-ounce solid rubber ball to come barreling at your head at 100 miles per hour – and you enjoy it – what else can you be called?
This is the life of Michael Kennedy '08 (Port Jefferson Station, NY) and the rest of his kind. They are lacrosse goalkeepers, and they play perhaps one of the most difficult positions in all of sports.
April 16, 2008
Men's Tennis Captures NE-10 Regular Season Title with 9-0 Win Over Bentley Wednesday
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University men's tennis team captured the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference regular season title thanks to a 9-0 win over Bentley College Wednesday afternoon at the Bryant Tennis Courts. The Bulldogs will close out the regular season hosting regional foe Mercy College this Sunday at noon.
April 16, 2008
Bryant Women's Tennis Captures NE-10 Regular Season Title With 8-1 Win Over Bentley
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University women's tennis team captured the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference regular-season title with an 8-1 win over Bentley College Wednesday afternoon at the Bryant Tennis Complex. The Bulldogs will wrap up the regular season Saturday hosting Dowling College for a non-conference match at 11 a.m. The NE-10 Conference tournament will begin next week.
April 15, 2008
BRYANT RETURNS TO NATIONAL POLLS, CLIMBS CONFERENCE LADDER BEHIND 10-3 APRIL
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Backed by a 26-13 record, including wins over three nationally ranked teams this season, the Bryant University baseball team returns to the national polls for the first time since March 4, garnering the No. 25 spot as released by the NCBWA on April 15.
The Bulldogs have enjoyed a successful April thus far, going 10-3 on the month's opening two weeks, highlighted by their current season-best five-game winning streak as well as a 6-5 win over then No. 5/7 Franklin Pierce back on April 3.
April 15, 2008
BASEBALL GETS 16 HITS OFF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT TO ROLL TO 10-0 ROAD WIN TUESDAY
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Led by a three-RBI, two-run day from sophomore Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.), the Bryant University baseball team got 16 hits to rolled past Northeast-10 Conference rival Southern Connecticut State University, 10-0, at The Ballpark Tuesday afternoon.
But it took the Bulldogs (27-13, 15-4 NE-10) until the sixth to break the scoreless deadlock, when with one out, Campbell reached on a single to center field and moved all the way to third on a dribbling bunt single up the first-base line by Pat O'Connor (Mattapoisett, Mass.). Sophomore Jeff Vigurs (South Windor, Conn.) followed with a squeeze bunt up the third-base line to pick up a sacrifice and an RBI, as Campbell came home from third to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead.
April 15, 2008
CACCIA TAKES TOP SPOT IN 2008 LE MOYNE INVITATIONAL, LEADS BRYANT TO TIE FOR SECOND PLACE
MARCELLUS, NY -- Bryant University senior Nick Caccia (Riverside, RI) took first-place honors this weekend at the Le Moyne Invitational, finishing the two-day tournament with a 144 for the course to lead the Bulldogs to a second-place finish at the Links at Sunset Ridge April 12 and 13.
Caccia shot three over par for a 75 after Day 1 and entered Sunday's play in a three-way tie for sixth place. But after shooting three under par (69) to be the low man on Day 2, the senior came in with the lowest overall score, his 144 topping the second-place finisher by one stroke.
April 15, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Sweeps Three NE-10 Weekly Honors; Bulldogs Host Assumption College Tuesday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University men's lacrosse team took all three weekly conference honors this week as junior Kevin Hoagland (Glastonbury, CT) was named NE-10 Player of the Week, freshman Gary Crowley (Scituate, RI) was tabbed as freshman of the week and senior netminder Michael Kennedy picked up goalkeeper of the week honors. Bryant (9-3, 6-1 NE-10), winners of six-straight, will host Assumption Tuesday night at 7 pm.
April 15, 2008
Kaufmann Nets 100th Career Goal as Men's Lacrosse Cruises to 19-2 Win Over Assumption College
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Junior attackman Kevin Hoagland (Glastonbury, CT) scored four goals while teammate Bryan Kaufmann (Putnam Valley, NY) - pictured left - scored two including the 100th of his career to lead the Bryant University men's lacrosse team to a 19-2 win over visiting Assumption College Tuesday night. Bryant, winners of seven in-a-row, will host Saint Anselm College this Saturday afternoon at Bulldog Stadium starting at 3 p.m.
April 14, 2008
BRYANT WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE: Spring Sports Teams 57-7 In Conference
The annual Black & Gold Spring Football game was a success Saturday as more than 1,500 fans and alumni turned out to see the offense squeak out a 26-25 win over the Bulldog defense. Spring sports teams continue to excel, entering the week with a combined 89-32 (.736) overall won-loss record and impressive 57-7 (.891) in Northeast-10 Conference play. Three spring teams are currently in first (softball, men's tennis and women's tennis) with two teams in second (baseball, men's lacrosse).
April 14, 2008
MAWEMA, JOINER SELECTED TO REPRESENT BRYANT AT NCAA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE MAY 25-29
SMITHFIELD, RI - Field hockey sophomore Kundayi Mawema and track and field junior Jonathan Joiner have been selected to represent Bryant University in the 2008 NCAA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla., May 25-29.
April 14, 2008
BASEBALL RETURNS HOME TO HOST ASSUMPTION COLLEGE MONDAY AT 3:30 P.M.
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University baseball team continues its run of nine games in eight-straight days, returning home to the Bryant Baseball Complex for Monday for Game 8 against Assumption College. Can't make it to the game? Follow along with up-to-the-minute play-by-play by clicking the LIVE STATS link inside. First pitch is 3:30 p.m.
April 14, 2008
BRYANT BASEBALL COMPLETES SEASON SWEEP OF ASSUMPTION WITH 5-0 WIN MONDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University baseball team scored early and held Assumption College to just a trio of hits to down the Greyhounds, 5-0, at the Bryant Baseball Complex Monday afternoon, completing a sweep of the season series.
Back-to-back walks followed by a wild pitch and a stolen base put runners in scoring position in the bottom of the second for designated hitter Mark Dondero (Medfield, Mass.), who roped a one-out single down the left field line to score both Taylor Ferguson (Charlton, Mass.) and Pat McKenna (Orange, Conn.), giving the Bulldogs (26-13, 14-4 Northeast-10) a 2-0 lead.
April 14, 2008
Enos and Bulldogs Run Conference Record To 14-0 With Tough Doubleheader Sweep at Merrimack
Andover, Mass.- Though Senior Janine Enos' (Wareham, Mass.) bid for her first career perfect game was broken up in the sixth inning, the senior finished Game One of a doubleheader with Merrimack with a complete game shutout and 12 strikeouts in a 4-0 Bulldog victory. The Bulldogs then held on for a wild 5-4, eight inning win in game two.
Fellow senior Jessica Valentini (Cliffside Park, NJ) got the scoring started for the Bulldogs in game two with a second inning home run. Valentini finished the game with two hits and two runs.
Freshman Alex Pearson (North Dighton, Mass.) broke the game open in the fourth inning with a 2-RBI double that bounced off the top of the wall, missing her first career homer by inches. Ashley Coon (Levittown, PA) drove in the Bulldogs other run in the fourth, and finished 2 of 3 with a run and an RBI.
April 14, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Falls to New Haven Monday Afternoon, 16-12
WEST HAVEN, CT – Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA) scored six goals but it was not enough as the Bryant University women's lacrosse team dropped a 16-12 non-conference decision at the University of New Haven Monday afternoon. The drops the Bulldogs to 8-5 overall on the season while New Haven improves to 11-2.
April 13, 2008
Baseball Defeats Saint Rose Behind 15-hit Attack Sunday; Bulldogs Host Assumption at 3:30 pm Monday
ALBANY, NY. – The Bryant University baseball team stayed red-hot Sunday picking up a 21-3 Northeast-10 Conference win at Saint Rose. The game was a makeup from an earlier postponement this season.
Taylor Ferguson and Mark Dondero each homered for the Bulldogs while Kevin Cobb earned his fifth win of the season with seven strong innings of work. Cobb allowed just two runs on seven hits while striking out three batters before giving way to Scott Merritt who worked the eighth and Nick Laude came on in the ninth. The Bulldogs host Assumption Monday at 3:30 pm.
April 13, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Defeats Franklin Pierce 22-4 Sunday
RINDGE, N.H. - A total of 14 players had at least one goal while freshman Dylan Schmitz notched a career-best five goals as the Bryant University men's lacrosse team, ranked No. 5 nationally this week, picked up a 22-4 win at Franklin Pierce Sunday. The Bulldogs will return home Tuesday night to host Assumption College under the lights at 7 pm.
April 13, 2008
TODAY'S SOFTBALL DOUBLEHEADER AT MERRIMACK POSTPONED; TEAMS TO PLAY TOMORROW AT 3PM IN ANDOVER
Smithfield, RI - Sunday afternoon's softball doubleheader with Merrimack has been postponed until tomorrow due to poor field conditions at Merrimack's field. The teams will make up the game tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 pm.
The Bulldogs enter the game with a 12-0 Northeast-10 record (15-7 overall). The Warriors are 5-5 in conference and 5-11 overall. Merrimack also postponed a home softball game Friday.
April 13, 2008
Women's Tennis Defeats Assumption 9-0 Sunday
WORCESTER, MA - The Bryant University women's tennis team picked up its 17th win of the season Sunday afternoon, defeating Assumption College 9-0. Emma Czarnecki paced the Bulldogs with a three-set win over Rachel Hansen at No. 1 singles.
April 12, 2008
Baseball Takes Pair From Assumption Saturday - Campbell Goes 5-for-5 in Second Game
WORCESTER, Mass. - The Bryant University baseball team picked a doubleheader sweep of Assumption College in Northeast-10 Conference action. The Bulldogs won the opener, 10-1 and rallied back to win the second, 11-2 to improve to 23-12 overall and 13-4 in the NE-10. The Bulldogs will travel to Saint Rose Sunday for a makeup game with the Golden Knights in Albany, NY.
April 12, 2008
Offense Defeats Defense 26-25 in Annual Black & Gold Football Game Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI – Quarterback Jay Graber (Clarksburg, NJ) completed 8 of 19 passes for 126 yards and one touchdown as the Bryant offense defeated the defense 26-25 at Bryant’s annual Black & Gold Football game Saturday. Under bright sunny skies, the more than 1,500 fans turned out for the game which featured the offense vs. defense and concludes the Bulldog spring practice season. Bryant will return to camp in August in preparation for its first season of Division I play in 2008.
April 12, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Defeats Pace 17-7 Saturday
PLEASANTVILLE, NY - Bryant University junior Bryan Kaufmann (Putnam Valley, NY) - pictured left - equaled a career-best with six goals and added an assist as the sixth-ranked Bryant men's lacrosse team won their fifth-straight defeating Pace University, 17-7 in Northeast-10 Conference action Saturday at Pace Field. Teammate Kevin Hoagland (Glastonbury, CT) added three goals while freshman Gary Crowley (Scituate, MA) picked up three assists for the Bulldogs who travel to Franklin Pierce Sunday.
April 12, 2008
Men's Tennis Comes Through With 6-3 Win Over Stonehill College Saturday
EASTON, MA – The Bryant University men’s tennis team, ranked 45th nationally and third in the East Region, earned a solid 6-3 win over Stonehill College Saturday afternoon in Northeast-10 Conference action. The Bulldogs got off to a strong start, winning two of three doubles matches and picked up four wins – all coming at No. 1 through No. 4 - in singles action to improve to 15-3 overall and 9-0.
April 12, 2008
Records Fall As Outdoor Track Enjoys Big Day at UMass Lowell Invite
LOWELL, MA – It was a record-setting day for the Bryant men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams as both squads took part in the George Davis Invitational hosted by UMass Lowell Saturday afternoon.
On the women’s side, Stephanie Montagano captured first place in the women’s 400 meters, shattering the school record with a time of 58.04 seconds and in the process qualifying for the New England Championships. Earlier in the meet, Montagano placed seventh in the women’s 200 meters in 26.82 seconds.
April 12, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Defeats Southern Connecticut 21-14
NEW HAVEN, CT – Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA) and Tamara Bender (Mount Vernon, NH) each scored five goals and senior Caitlin Hansen (Spring Lake, NJ) added four goals to help lead the Bryant University women's lacrosse team to a 21-14 Northeast-10 Conference win at Southern Connecticut State University Saturday afternoon.
April 12, 2008
Women's Tennis Defeats Stonehill 6-3 Saturday
EASTON, MA - The Bryant University women's tennis team won their 15th match of the season Saturday afternoon, defeating Stonehill College 6-3 in a match that took five and half hours to complete. The Bulldogs took a 2-1 lead after doubles play with Emma Czarnecki (Huntington Woods, MI) and Chelsea Downing (Cherry Hills, CO) picking up an 8-3 win at No. 1 doubles. The Bulldogs travel to Assumption Sunday.
April 11, 2008
BULLDOG WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE IS NOW LIVE: Catch Up With The Latest On Bryant Sports
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The latest installment of the Bulldog Weekly Sports Update brought to you by Comfort Suites is now ready to view. This week, host Pat Sullivan catches up with men's lacrosse co-captain Joseph Cottilletta to talk about the recent win over Merrimack at Gillette Stadium as well as previewing the big weekend in Bulldog Sports. VIEW NOW !
April 11, 2008
Baseball Back On Track With 10-4 Win at C.W. Post Friday
BROOKVILLE, N.Y. - The Bryant University baseball team scored three runs in the fifth inning and added another four in the eighth to pick up a 10-4 non-conference win at C.W. Post Friday afternoon.
The Pioneers (14-16) held a 2-1 advantage going into the top of the fifth frame, when C.W. Post starter Keith Karlsen loaded the bases with one out for sophomore first baseman Dylan Stone (Portsmouth, RI). Stone drew a walk to score Mark Dondero (Medfield, Mass.) before Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) singled through the left side to plate Jason Alexander (Simsbury, Conn.) and Dave Muscatello (Hopkinton, Mass.) for a 4-2 lead.
April 11, 2008
Football Spring Game Set For Saturday at 1 p.m.
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant's annual Black & Gold Football Spring Game will take place this Saturday at Bulldog Stadium. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. Admission is free and there will be a post-game BBQ for $5 for all fans. The game featuring the offensive vs. defense will conclude spring practice for the Bulldogs who will open their first year of Division I competition this fall starting with the team's season-opener at Central Connecticut on August 30.
April 11, 2008
Time of Pace Game Saturday Moved to 3 p.m.
SMITHFIELD, RI - The start of this Saturday's Bryant vs. Pace men's lacrosse game has been changed to 3 p.m. The Northeast-10 Conference game will take place at Pace Field in Pleasantville, NY. The Bulldogs (7-3) bring a four-game win streak into the game while Pace (6-3) has won three-straight and boast a 4-1 mark at home.
April 10, 2008
WALK-OFF HOME RUN LIFTS SKYHAWKS OVER BULLDOGS, 3-2, AS BRYANT CAN'T COMPLETE THIRD-STRAIGHT LATE-INNING RALLY
Easton, Mass. -- Stonehill College sophomore Ryan Healey blasted a full-count pitch deep over the right field fence with one out in the bottom of the ninth Thursday afternoon, lifting the Skyhawks to a dramatic 3-2 win over the Bryant University baseball team at Lou Gorman Field.
The homer saved the Skyhawks (15-12, 7-5 Northeast-10) from a third-straight loss at the hands of the Bulldogs (21-13, 10-4), who put together ninth-inning rallies in each of the last two games to take the first two of the three-contest series.
April 10, 2008
Women's Tennis Picks Up 9-0 Non-Conference Win Over Roger Williams
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University women’s tennis team picked up its 15th win of the season Thursday afternoon with a 9-0 non-conference win over Roger Williams at the Bryant Tennis Courts Complex.
Bryant (15-2) opened with three wins in doubles play and cruised with solid singles play under beautiful sunny skies. Chelsea Downing earned a 6-3, 6-4 win over Leah Ribchinsky at No. 2 singles and Michelle Burke followed with a 6-2, 6-1 win at No. 3 singles, defeating Joanna Nettelfield.
April 10, 2008
Volleyball Signs Standout From Colorado
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University head women's volleyball coach Theresa Garlacy is pleased to announce the signing JAZMIN STONER (Durango, Colorado) to a National Letter of Intent to enroll and participate in the sport of women's volleyball at Bryant University this fall. The announcement was made today by coach Garlacy and Director of Athletics Bill Smith.
April 9, 2008
Three Bryant Seniors Honored at Intercultural Center Awards Banquet
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Intercultural Center at Bryant recognized several seniors at the seventh annual Senior Awards Banquet for their hard work and dedication to the Bryant community over the last four years. Included were Marcus Lindsey (Bridgeport, CT), Likica Grceva (Macedonia), and Christopher Walker (Brooklyn, NY). Each were recipients of the 2008 ICC Jim Thorpe Athletic Award.
April 9, 2008
Men's Tennis Team Receives NE-10 Weekly Honors
SOUTH EASTON, MA – After a strong weekend with victories over Queens College (NY) and Southern New Hampshire University, the Bryant University Men’s Tennis Team was awarded with two players in the weekly honor.
April 9, 2008
Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Receive NE-10 Winter Sportsmanship Award
SOUTH EASTON, MA – The NE-10 Conference has announced the recipients of its Winter 2007-2008 Sportsmanship Awards.
The awards program honors one team from each of the conference’s 23 championship sports that has exemplified the spirit of sportsmanship and generally conducted themselves with a higher degree of integrity, character, and class.
April 9, 2008
Women's Tennis Team Receives NE-10 Weekly Honors
SOUTH EASTON, MA – After an impressive weekend with victories over Holy Family, AIC, and Merrimack, the Bryant University Women’s Tennis Team was awarded with three players in the weekly honor.
April 9, 2008
BULLDOGS RALLY IN NINTH AGAIN, TOP STONEHILL, 7-5, IN 12 INNINGS
EASTON, Mass. -- For the second consecutive day, the Bryant University baseball team rallied for a late-inning comeback to knock off Stonehill College, this time topping the Skyhawks, 7-5, in 12 innings at Lou Gorman Field Wednesday afternoon.
The Skyhawks (14-12, 6-6) scored single runs in the first and third frames, holding on to a 2-0 lead entering the top of the ninth.
But with Jeff Vigurs (South Windor, Conn.) and Taylor Ferguson (Charlton, Mass.) on board via a walk and single down the right field line, Stonehill reliever Brendan Shepard let up a pair of RBI singles to Mark Dondero (Medfield, Mass.) and Jason Alexander (Simsbury, Conn.) to tie the score at 2-2.
April 9, 2008
NO. 6 BRYANT MEN’S LACROSSE DEFEATS BENTLEY 12-5 FOR FOURTH-STRAIGHT WIN
WALTHAM, Mass. – Kevin Hoagland (Glastonbury, CT) scored four goals while Jim Long (Durham, NH) and Gary Crowley (Scituate, MA) added a pair of tallies as sixth-ranked Bryant University earned a 12-5 win over Bentley College Wednesday night in Northeast-10 Conference men’s lacrosse. The win was Bryant’s fourth-straight heading into Saturday’s game at Pace.
April 9, 2008
BRYANT COMES BACK IN BOTTOM OF SEVENTH TO TAKE TWO FROM STONEHILL WEDNESDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University softball team stayed perfect in league play Wednesday night, taking a pair of wins from Northeast-10 Conference opponent Stonehill College, 5-0 and 8-7 in an afternoon doubleheader at the Bryant Softball Complex.
Senior Jennifer Serrano (Stoneham, Mass.) hit her second home run of the year to dead centerfield to give Bryant (15-7, 12-0 NE-10) a 2-0 lead in Game One with just one out in the bottom of the fourth inning. An error put Ali Chouinard (Swansea, Mass.) on first for junior Kate Thomas (Bedford, NH), who knocked out her fourth triple of the year -- the first of two in Game One -- to up the Bulldogs' lead to 3-0.
April 8, 2008
LATE-INNING HEROICS PUSH BRYANT PAST STONEHILL IN NINTH, 5-4, TUESDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI. - With a three-hit, two-RBI day, sophomore catcher Jeff Vigurs (South Windor, Conn.) led the Bryant University baseball team to a ninth-inning comeback, 5-4, over Northeast-10 Conference opponent Stonehill College Tuesday afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
Down, 4-1 with two out in the bottom of the eighth, Vigurs ripped a single down the left field line to score teammates Jason Alexander (Simsbury, Conn.) and Dylan Stone (Portsmouth, RI) and bring the Bulldogs (20-12, 10-3 NE-10) to within one run entering the final frame.
A 1-2-3 ninth from rookie reliever John Michael Ryan (Worcester, Mass.) threw the momentum to the home team for good, despite having just three outs of life remaining, catching the visiting Skyhawks (14-11, 6-5) on their heels with a 4-3 lead.
April 8, 2008
Men's Tennis Cruises Past AIC 9-0 on Senior Day
SMITHFIELD, RI – It was senior day at Bryant University for the men's tennis team and under beautiful sunny skies, the senior class came through in style in leading the Bulldogs to a 9-0 win over visiting American International Tuesday afternoon at the Bryant Tennis Complex.
Prior to the match, Bryant seniors Craig Drushella (Harwich, MA), Kevin Levinson (Pawcatuck, CT), Mike Pickowicz (Bedford, NH), and Donald Silva (East Taunton, MA) were honored by coach Ron Gendron. Once the match started, the seniors took over.
April 8, 2008
Stonehill Defeats Bryant 18-5 in Women's Lacrosse Tuesday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant women's lacrosse team dropped an 18-5 decision to sixth-ranked Stonehill College Tuesday evening. Allison Faiola had a pair of goals to lead the Bulldogs. Bryant will return to action Saturday when the Bulldogs travel to Southern Connecticut for a 1 p.m. game.
April 7, 2008
BRYANT WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE: Black & Gold Football Game this Saturday; Spring Sports Teams A Combined 40-5
The Bryant University football team will conclude spring practice with the annual Black & Gold Spring Football game scheduled for this Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium. There will be a post game BBQ immediately following the game ... Bryant's spring sports teams are off to a great start to their respective seasons. Three teams are currently in first place in the Northeast-10 Conference standings with two in second place and one in third. Overall, Bryant's spring teams are 40-5 (.888) in conference play so far this season. Women's lacrosse will host first-place Stonehill Tuesday night at 7 pm.
April 7, 2008
Janine Enos Selected NE-10 Pitcher of the Week For Second Consecutive Week; Houseal Named Freshman of the Week
Smithfield, RI - For the second week in a row, senior Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) was named NE-10 pitcher of the week. Fellow starting pitcher Samantha Houseal (Mount Joy, PA) was named freshman of the week.
Enos (8-3, 1.69 ERA) dominated for the second straight week. The senior starter was 4-0 with a 0.71 ERA during a 7-1 week for the Bulldogs. During the week, Enos captured her 41st career win, a new school record. She threw three complete games including a shutout of regional power Adelphi. Enos struck out 18 batters in 28.1 innings while pponents hit just .176 against her.
April 7, 2008
TRACK AND FIELD COMPETES AT STONEHILL COLLEGE; RADZIK PROVISIONALLY QUALIFIES FOR NCAAS WITH STEEPLECHASE WIN
EASTON, Mass. -- The Bryant University men's and women's track and field teams took seventh and sixth place, respectively, at this weekend's Stonehill Skyhawk Track and Field Invitational, April 5.
Four athletes on the women's side highlighted the day-long competition, as a pair of runners and a pair from the field events walked away with first-place finishes.
Those four were led by senior Nicole Radzik (Sutton, Mass.), who bested Stonehill's Jen Gardynski by more than 13 seconds for a top time and new Bryant record in the 3000-meter steeplechase (11:18.16). Her time also provisionally qualifies her for the NCAA Championships.
April 6, 2008
BRYANT SWEEPS SUNDAY DOUBLEHEADER OVER SAINT ANSELM, 2-1 AND 4-1
SMITHFIELD, RI. -- The Bryant University baseball team avenged its series-opening loss to Saint Anselm College Sunday, sweeping an afternoon doubleheader, 2-1 and 4-1 at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
Freshman David O'Brien (Whitman, Mass.) pitched 7.1 innings of three-hit ball in Game One, allowing one unearned run while striking out two to get Bryant (19-12, 9-3) a win and move to 4-0 from the hill on the year.
The Hawks' (7-17, 3-9) lone run in the opener came in the top of the eighth, when Ben Gunn singled to lead off the inning, only to score on a Bulldog error two batters later. But the sole run would fall just short, as the Bulldogs took single runs of their own in the third and fifth.
April 6, 2008
Thresher Finishes Tied For First To Lead Men's Golf at Yale
NEW HAVEN, CT – Bryant University sophomore Jason Thresher (West Suffield, CT) earned co-medalist honors with a brilliant two rounds at the Yale Spring Opener over the weekend in New Haven. Thresher finished tied for first with a 2-over par 72 on Saturday and 1-over par round of 71 Sunday as the Bulldogs placed 11th out of 21 teams competing. For his efforts, Thresher was named the NE-10 Player of the Week.
April 6, 2008
Men's Tennis Defeats Southern NH 9-0 Sunday
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Bryant University men’s tennis team kept to its winning ways, posting a 9-0 win over Southern New Hampshire Sunday afternoon. The win moves the Bulldogs to 13-3 overall and 7-0 in the Northeast-10. The Bulldogs will return to action Tuesday hosting American International College at the Bryant Tennis Courts starting at 3 p.m.
April 6, 2008
LATE INNING HEROICS LEAD BULLDOG SOFTBALL TO DOUBLEHEADER SWEEP OF AIC SUNDAY
Springfield, Mass. - The Bryant Bulldogs pulled out a pair of hard-earned victories over American International College Sunday afternoon thanks to late inning offense and the continued strong pitching of Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) and Samantha Houseal (Mount Joy, PA).
After allowing two runs in the bottom of the seventh of game one to tie the game, the Bulldogs were bailed out by their offense 3-2. In game two, the Bulldogs were shut down by Sarah Swepston for five innings before pushing across runs in the sixth and seventh for a 2-1 victory.
The senior Enos shut the Jackets down for six innings before surrendering a pair of runs in the seventh of the first game. Enos (8-3) picked up the win when Kate Thomas (Bedford, NH) knocked in the winning run in the top of the eighth. Houseal finished the game, earning her first career save for the Bulldogs.
April 6, 2008
Women's Tennis Defeats Holy Family 8-1 Sunday Afternoon
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University women’s tennis team earned a big 8-1 non-conference win over Holy Family Sunday afternoon at the chilly Bryant Tennis Courts. The Bulldogs captured all three doubles points to open the match and got strong performances from Emma Czarnecki at No. 1 and Chelsea Downing at No. 2 in singles play.
April 5, 2008
BRYANT FALLS TO SAINT ANSELM, 3-1, SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI. - Riding a three-run, three-hit fourth inning, Saint Anselm College took a 3-1 win over the Bryant University baseball team Saturday afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
Senior Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, Conn.) threw a complete-game loss, allowing just four hits while striking out seven, but the Hawks (7-14, 3-7) were able to capitalize on one of just two walks to get the scoring started in the top of the fourth.
Rookie Dave Wirkus drew a leadoff walk to open the frame before Adam Hussey put runners on the corners with a no-out single. Matt Stone - who would eventually score Saint Anselm's third run - followed with a single of his own to plate Wirkus and get the Hawks' first run on the board.
April 5, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Defeats Merrimack 7-5 Saturday at Gillette
FOXBORO, Mass. – Junior Kevin Hoagland (Glastonbury, CT) scored three goals and goalie Michael Kennedy (Port Jefferson Station, NY) made eight saves in net as the No. 7 Bryant University men’s lacrosse team defeated sixth-ranked Merrimack 7-5 Saturday at Gillette Stadium. The Bulldogs will return to action Wednesday traveling to Waltham, MA for a game with Bentley College at 7 pm.
April 5, 2008
Gardiner Comes Through As Men's Tennis Tops Queens 5-4
SMITHFIELD, RI – Entering the week with the school’s first-ever national ranking and number three regional ranking, the Bryant men’s tennis team knew that Saturday’s match against Queens was going to be one of the toughest of the year. The Knights came in ranked No. 6 in the region and looking to move up. But behind the stellar play of Kevin Gardiner, the Bulldogs pulled out a dramatic 5-4 win to move to 12-3 on the season.
April 5, 2008
Masterful Pitching from Enos, Houseal Lead Bulldogs to Split with Regional Power Adelphi
Garden City, NY - Bulldog starters Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass) and Samantha Houseal (Mount Joy, PA) combined to allow just one unearned run in 15.2 innings Saturday to secure a split with Adelphi Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs and Houseal (4-4) dropped a heartbreaker 1-0 in game one of the doubleheader which was delayed two hours due to poor field conditions at Adelphi's field. The freshman starter shut the Panthers out for seven innings before allowing a single to Diana DiPiano to score Dely Francisco. Francisco had been placed on second to start the inning because the game went to extra innings. Panther starter Julie Schaper shut the Bulldog offense down on just 3 hits to earn the victory.
April 5, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Defeats Saint Michael's 15-9 Saturday
COLCHESTER, Vt.- The Bryant women's lacrosse team picked up a big 15-9 win on the road Saturday at Saint Michael's College. Caitlin Hansen (Spring Lake, NJ) had four goals and Delia Glover (Marston Mills, MA) added three to pace the Bulldogs to the win. Bryant hosts Stonehill under the lights on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
April 4, 2008
BRYANT SET TO PLAY THREE AT HOME AGAINST SAINT ANSELM THIS WEEKEND
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University baseball team will host a three-game set against Northeast-10 Conference rival Saint Anselm this Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6 at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
Saturday will feature a single game starting at 3 p.m. The Bulldogs and Hawks will follow with a doubleheader on Sunday starting at noon.
April 4, 2008
MEN'S LACROSSE SET TO TAKE ON RIVAL MERRIMACK IN FIRST-EVER LACROSSE GAME AT GILLETTE STADIUM SATURDAY AT 3 P.M.
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The No. 7 Bryant University men's lacrosse team returns to the turf Saturday, April 5, hosting Northeast-10 Conference rival No. 6 Merrimack College -- only it won't be Smithfield turf they'll be playing on.
Rather, the Bulldogs (5-3, 2-1 NE-10) will play the home team on Foxboro turf this weekend, when they take on the Warriors (5-1, 2-1) in the first-ever lacrosse game at Gillette Stadium. Bryant and Merrimack will face off at 3:00 p.m. in the second game of a Division I/Division II combination that will feature a noontime Cornell/Harvard matchup.
April 4, 2008
Women's Tennis Defeats AIC 9-0 Friday
LUDLOW, Mass. – The Bryant University women’s tennis team won its fifth-straight match and second in two days as the Bulldogs cruised to a 9-0 win over American International College Friday night in Northeast-10 Conference action. The Bulldogs host Holy Family Sunday at noon.
April 4, 2008
Women's Tennis Improves to 8-0 in League Play After Win at Merrimack Thursday
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - The Bryant women's tennis team made it four wins in-a-row Thursday afternoon with a 9-0 win over Merrimack College in Northeast-10 Conference action. The Bulldogs improve to 12-2 overall on the year and 8-0 in league play heading into Friday's league match at AIC Friday in Springfield.
April 3, 2008
BRYANT SPLITS THURSDAY NIGHT DOUBLEHEADER WITH NO. 5/7 FRANKLIN PIERCE, HANDS RAVENS FIRST CONFERENCE LOSS
RINDGE, NH -- The Bryant University baseball team split Thurday's doubleheader against regionally top-ranked Franklin Pierce University, falling 7-5 in Game One while taking Game Two, 6-5 at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field.
Thanks to a one-out double in the bottom of the eighth from senior designated hitter Mark Dondero (Medfield, Mass.), coupled with an error by FPU's Kevin Rivers in right field, the Bulldogs (17-11, 7-2 Northeast-10) scored the go-ahead run (Dondero) from second, earning the 6-5 win in the nightcap as well as a split with No. 5/7 Franklin Pierce (18-3, 5-1). The victory snapped the Ravens' eight-game winning streak.
April 3, 2008
Golfers Place Sixth at Flumere Invitational Wednesday
STOW, Mass. – Newcomer Michael Pyne fired a 77 and freshman Eric Tankanow carded an 80 as the Bryant men’s golf B - team placed sixth at the 35th annual one-day Lou Flumere Invitational hosted by Bentley College at Stow Acres Country Club.
The Bulldogs finished with a score of 325 behind overall winner Nichols College (312) and AIC (317). AIC’s Garrett Beyor took first place honors with a round of 72. Pyne, a transfer from UConn, finished tied for fourth with his 77. Alex Daley, Kyle Hoffman and freshman Dan Kokosa all finished tied for 52 with an 84.
April 3, 2008
Men's Tennis Nationally Ranked For First Time
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University men’s tennis team has achieved something no previous men’s tennis has before: a national ranking. Thanks to a strong fall season and a recent successful week in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, the Bulldogs enter the week ranked No. 3 in the East Region and more importantly, find themselves ranked No. 44 nationally by the ITA.
April 3, 2008
SOFTBALL TAKES TWO FROM SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE, 8-2 AND 3-1 THURSDAY BEHIND ENOS' RECORD WIN
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University softball team topped visiting Southern New Hampshire twice in Thursday's doubleheader, highlighted by a Game 1 victory from senior hurler Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) to break a Bryant school record for wins in a career.
The victory was Enos' 41st in a Bulldog uniform which passed Nicole Keene (Class of 2004) for tops on the all-time list. Enos (6-3) went seven, striking out five in the 8-2 Bulldog victory.
Jennifer Serrano (Stoneham, Mass.) led the Bulldogs (10-6, 8-0) at the plate, going 2-for-4 in Game One with a run scored and two RBI. Reigning NE-10 Player of the Week Kate Thomas (Bedford, NH) drove in three of the Bulldog runs
April 2, 2008
BRYANT ATHLETICS BANQUET TO BE HELD MAY 1 AT 7 P.M.; REGISTER NOW TO JOIN THE CELEBRATION!
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Join the celebration of another outstanding year of Bryant University athletics, as we recognize the tremendous accomplishments of our Bulldog student-athletes in the classroom, in the playing arena and in the community, Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the annual Athletic Awards Banquet.
This year's banquet will be held in the Chace Athletic Center's MAC Gymnasium and will be preceded by a Senior Reception, beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Bello Center Grand Hall.
April 2, 2008
Bender's Six Goal Effort Leads Women's Lacrosse to 16-7 Triumph at Merrimack Wednesday Night
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – Freshman Tamara Bender (Mount Vernon, NH / Souhegan HS) scored a career-best six goals and senior Caitlin Hansen (Spring Lake, NJ) netted four as the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team picked up a 16-7 win over Merrimack College Wednesday night at Warrior Field.
The win, Bryant’s third in-a-row, improves the team’s record to 6-3 overall and 4-1 in the Northeast-10. The Bulldogs will stay on the road and travel to Colchester, VT this Saturday to face the Purple Knights of Saint Michael’s in another key NE-10 game starting at 1 p.m.
April 1, 2008
TUESDAY'S GAME CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN; BRYANT TO PLAY DOUBLEHEADER AT FRANKLIN PIERCE THURSDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Due to inclement weather conditions, Tuesday's faceoff between baseball's top two regionally ranked teams -- Bryant University and No. 6/7 Franklin Pierce University -- has been postponed.
The Bulldogs (16-10, 6-1 Northeast-10) will instead travel to Rindge, NH on Thursday, April 3 for a doubleheader against the regionally top-seeded Ravens (16-2, 3-0). First pitch is 3:30 p.m.
April 1, 2008
Dramatic Seventh Inning Rally Fuels Bryant Doubleheader Sweep of Southern Connecticut
Smithfield, RI - Jessica Valentini's (Cliffside Park, NJ) RBI double capped a four run rally in the bottom of the seventh to lift the Bulldogs to a thrilling come-from-behind 5-4 victory over NE-10 rival Southern Connecticut. No comeback was necessary in game two as the Bulldogs jumped to an early 6-0 lead and cruised to a 8-0 mercy rule victory.
On a rainy and windy afternoon at the Bryant Softball Complex, the Owls jumped on Bryant starter Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.)for a run in the first inning and two more in the fourth. Enos (5-3) would go the full seven innings for the Bulldogs, allowing only one unearned run and striking out 8.
April 1, 2008
SIX BULLDOGS FROM FOUR TEAMS EARN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Six Bryant University athletes from four different teams were awarded weekly honors by the Northeast-10 Conference for their play from March 24-31. Led by a trio of Player of the Week accolades, the Bulldogs were recognized in men's and women's lacrosse, softball, and track and field.
March 31, 2008
MEN'S TENNIS TRUMPS LE MOYNE, SAINT MICHAEL'S WITH BACK-TO-BACK 9-0 WINS
EAST HARTFORD, CONN. - The Bryant men's tennis team took back-to-back 9-0 wins this weekend over a pair of Northeast-10 Conference rivals, first topping Le Moyne College in East Hartford, Conn. Saturday and then taking down Saint Michael's College Sunday in Colchester, Vt.
The victories moved the Bulldogs to 11-3 on the year while keeping them an undefeated 6-0 in conference play.
March 31, 2008
Softball's Enos, Thomas Named Northeast-10 Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week
Smithfield, RI - Senior Bulldog starter Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) was named Northeast-10 Pitcher of the Week after a 3-1 week. Enos started four games for the Bulldogs, finishing two and collecting three wins with a 0.91 ERA.
The senior's only loss came in tough-lock fashion in a 1-0 los to #16 C.W. Post. Against Pace Saturday, Enos notched 8 strikeouts in five strong innings. Enos would retire the final 13 batters to take the victory. Enos also had 26 strikeouts in 23.0 innings. With her next victory, Enos will tie the school record for career pitching victories with 40.
Kate Thomas (Bedford, NH) has been named to the Conference's weekly Honor Roll both weeks the Bulldogs have been in action. The junior outfielder hit .636 in six games last week including a five for five performance in a doubleheader sweep of Franklin Pierce. Thomas knocked two triples, a double, and a home run on the afternoon and drove in three runs while scoring four more.
March 31, 2008
Thursday's Softball Doubleheader with Southern New Hampshire Moved to Bryant
Smithfield, RI - The softball doubleheader originally scheduled for Thursday, April 3 at Southern New Hampshire has been moved to the Bryant Softball Complex because of unplayable field conditions in Manchester, NH. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00pm.
The Bulldogs will now play home games on Tuesday and Thursday of this week before returning to the road with trips to Adelphi and American International College this weekend.
The Bulldogs, 6-6 overall and 4-0 in the Northeast-10 are a combined 4-2 at the Softball Complex this season.
March 31, 2008
WOMEN TAKE PAIR OF CONFERENCE WINS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 9-0 AND 8-1
EAST HARTFORD, CONN. - The Bryant women's tennis team took a pair of Northeast-10 Conference wins over the weekend, defeating Le Moyne College, 9-0, Saturday in East Hartford, Conn. before topping Saint Michael's College, 8-1, Sunday in Colchester, Vt.
The victories moved the Bulldogs to 11-2 on the year while keeping them an undefeated 5-0 in conference play.
March 30, 2008
Softball Drops Pair of Games to #16 C.W. Post Sunday Afternoon at the Softball Complex
Smithfield, RI - In a rematch of last year's NCAA Northeast Regional final, the C.W. Post Pioneers took a pair of games from Bulldogs behind the pitching and hitting of senior Samantha Yodowitz.
In game one, Yodowitz outdueled Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) in an epic pitching matchup. The game's only run came in the fourth inning when Megan Correia singled in Melissa Hippo. Enos (4-3) took the hard luck loss, allowing six hits in seven full innings of work. The senior also struck out seven Pioneers.
Yodowitz, however was too much for the Bulldogs. She went the seven strong innings, allowing just 3 hits while striking out four. The Bulldogs' most serious threat came in the bottom of the seventh when Bryant put runners on first and third with two outs before Stephanie Mirando (North Haven, CT) was thrown out attempting to steal second base to end the game.
March 30, 2008
Track & Field Opens Outdoor Season at Rhode Island College
PROVIDENCE – The Bryant men’s and women’s track & field teams opened the 2008 outdoor season Saturday afternoon at the Rhode Island College Invitational. On a chilly afternoon, the Bulldogs opened strong with several top finishes.
In the field events, Amber Torrey took home second in the women’s shot put (10.31 meters). Rebecca Lange and Rachel Martinich placed fourth and fifth in the event. Torrey would later finish third in the discus throw and fourth in the hammer.
March 29, 2008
SATURDAY'S BASEBALL NOW DOUBLEHEADER STARTING AT NOON
SMITHFIELD, RI - Due to weather in Albany, NY, Saturday's baseball game against Saint Rose has been moved to Smithfield, RI with a doubleheader now scheduled starting at 12 pm. Sunday's game, scheduled to be played at Saint Rose, will not be played. In addition, it has been announced that Tuesday's game at Franklin Pierce will be played at Bryant starting at 3:30 pm.
March 29, 2008
Baseball Takes Two From Saint Rose At Chilly Baseball Complex Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI – Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, CT) pitched a complete game five hitter in game one while Nick Campbell (Raynham, MA) went 3-for-5 and Dylan Stone (Portsmouth, RI) drove in three runs in the second game as the Bryant University baseball team swept a Northeast-10 Conference doubleheader from Saint Rose, winning 9-1 in the opener and 9-1 in the nightcap. The wins moves Bryant to 16-10 overall and 6-1 in the Northeast-10 heading into Tuesday's showdown with Franklin Pierce in Smithfield, RI (3:30 p.m.).
March 29, 2008
#7 Bulldogs Take Crucial Game at St. Michael's 8-5 Behind Four Goals from Bryan Kaufmann
COLCHESTER, Vt.- On a sub-freezing, windy afternoon on Duffy Field at Doc Jacobs Complex, the Bryant University men's lacrosse team took an 8-5 decision over the Purple Knights of St. Michael's College. Tied at the half, the Bulldogs used a strong third period in which they outscored the Knights 4-0 to put the game away.
The Purple Knights jumped out to a 3-2 lead and peppered Bryant goalkeeper Michael Kennedy (Port Jefferson Station, N.Y./Comsewogue) with 13 shots in the first period. The senior stopped 15 shots, eight coming in that first period.
For the Bulldogs offensively, junior Bryan Kaufmann (Putnam Valley, N.Y./Mahopac) led all scorers with five points on four goals and one helper. Classmate Kevin Hoagland (Glastonbury, Conn./Glastonbury) tallied two goals and two assists, helping Bryant improve to 9-0 all-time versus the Purple Knights.
March 29, 2008
Thomas' Huge Game Lifts Bulldogs to Sweep of Pace; Bryant to Face Defending Regional Champ C.W. Post Tomorrow
Smithfield, RI- Junior Kate Thomas (Bedford, NH) went five for five with three RBIs, including a walk off home run in the first game of a doubleheader sweep of Pace. The outfielder finished the day with four runs scored and four extra base hits.
PItcher Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.) tossed a gem in in the first game, allowing only one unearned run while striking out eight in five innings. Enos (4-2) faced only three batters over the limit and retired the final thirteen batters in order. The win moves her one victory short of the school record with 39, behind only Nicole Keene (Class of '04).
A balanced offensive attack for the Bulldogs got on the board first in game one when the Bulldogs pushed across three runs, two on a bases clearing triple by Thomas.
March 29, 2008
Faiola and Hansen Lead Bulldogs to 23-11 Win Over Assumption Saturday Afternoon
Smithfield, RI - Allison Faiola (Billerica, Mass.) and Caitlin Hansen (Spring Lake, NJ) notched five goals apiece to lead the Bulldogs past the Assumption Greyhounds 23-11 on a blustery day at the Bryant Turf Field Complex.
The BUlldogs jumped out to an early 1-0 lead when Tamara Bender (Mount Vernon, NH) found the back of the net just over a minute into the game. The Bulldogs would then answer with four unanswered goals and take a 14-4 lead into halftime. The Bulldogs would cruise to the victory, outscoring the Greyhounds 9 to 7 in the second half.
March 28, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Visits Saint Michael's Saturday at 1 pm
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant men's lacrosse team returns to action Saturday when the Bulldogs, ranked No. 7 this week by the USILA, travel to Colchester, VT to face Saint Michael's College in a Northeast-10 Conference game. Face-off is set for 1 p.m. The Bulldogs are coming off a 31-3 win over American International Wednesday night.
March 28, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Hosts Greyhounds Saturday at 1 pm
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant women's lacrosse team will look to carry the momentum from Thursday's win over Franklin Pierce this Saturday afternoon when the Bulldogs host Assumption College at the Turf Complex. The game is set to start at 1 pm. Caitlin Hansen is coming off a tremendous game for the Bulldogs against Franklin Pierce. The senior tallied a career-best seven goals in the win.
March 27, 2008
BRYANT COMPLETES SWEEP OF SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE WITH 15-0 WIN THURSDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University baseball team took Northeast-10 rival Southern New Hampshire for 15 runs off 18 hits, batting around in the fifth inning, en route to the Bulldogs' second shutout of the season, 15-0, Thursday at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
Bryant went up 3-0 by the end of the fourth, scoring one in the bottom of the first and two more in the fourth frame, before exploding for a nine-run, seven-hit fifth inning that saw the Bulldogs (14-10, 4-1 Northeast-10) bat around - and seal a 2008 regular-season sweep of Southern New Hampshire (2-11, 0-5).
March 27, 2008
BRYANT SOFTBALL OPENS 2008 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE WITH PAIR OF WINS AT HOME THURSDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University softball team opened up 2008 Northeast-10 Conference play Thursday, sweeping Franklin Pierce in an afternoon doubleheader, 8-0 and 3-2.
While the Bulldogs (4-4, 2-0 NE-10) shutout the Ravens, (who played the home team Thursday due to the game being moved to Bryant due to field conditions) in Game One action, 8-0, it was much closer in the nightcap, which was called after five innings due to lack of daylight.
March 27, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Defeats Franklin Pierce, 23-12 Thursday Night
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior Caitlin Hansen (Spring Lake, NJ) scored a career-high seven goals while Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA) added five goals as the Bryant University women's lacrosse team cruised to a 23-12 win over visiting Franklin Pierce Thursday evening at the Turf Complex. Bryant will host Assumption Saturday at 1 pm.
March 26, 2008
THURSDAY'S GAME VS. SOUTHERN NH CHANGED TO 2 P.M. START AS BULLDOGS WRAP UP SEASON SERIES
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University baseball team returns to action, Thursday, March 27, when it hosts conference foe Southern New Hampshire University at the Bryant Baseball Complex. First pitch, originally slated for 3:30 p.m., has been changed to 2:00 p.m.
The Bulldogs round out regular-season play against the Penmen today, after topping SNHU, 17-2, on Tuesday.
March 26, 2008
Update on Men's Lacrosse game at Gillette Stadium April 5 - Tickets $13
FOXBORO, Mass --- In advance of the 2008 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships, which will be played at Gillette Stadium May 24-26, it was announced today that a regular-season doubleheader will be played at the stadium April 5.
In the first-ever lacrosse games to be played at Gillette Stadium Cornell University will play Harvard University (Noon) and Merrimack College will play Bryant University (3 p.m.). Tickets will be $13 and covers both games. There will be no separate charge for parking. Tickets can be purchased in advance starting Thursday, March 27 at Ticketmaster and will be sold at the day of the game.
March 26, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Defeats AIC 31-3 Wednesday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI – Connor Hayes (Mansfield, MA), Bryant Amitrano (Valley Stream, NY) and John Truscello (Holbrook, NY) all scored three goals as ninth-ranked Bryant University rolled to a 31-3 win over visiting American International College Wednesday night in Northeast-10 Conference action. Goalie Michael Kennedy (Port Jefferson Station, NY) earned his 30th career win in the game, tying him for the school record for career wins. Bryant travels to Saint Michael's Saturday (1 pm).
March 25, 2008
BRYANT ROLLS OVER SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE, 17-2, TUESDAY AT HOME
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University baseball team smacked 23 hits for 17 runs, steamrolling conference foe Southern New Hampshire University, 17-2, Tuesday afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
The Bulldogs (13-10, 3-1 Northeast-10) erupted for a 5-0 lead with a four-run third inning, a frame highlighted by a deep two-RBI, base-clearing double that fell in at the bottom of the left field fence off the bat of second baseman Dave Muscatello (Hopkinton, Mass.). Muscatello would score on the next batter, a Colin Dougherty (Lowell, Mass.) single up the middle.
March 25, 2008
Bryant's NE-10 Opener Moved to Bryant Softball Complex; Bulldogs and Ravens to Play Doubleheader Thursday at 3:00pm
Smithfield, RI - Thursday afternoon's Northeast-10 softball doubleheader between Bryant and Franklin Pierce will be played at the Bryant Softball Complex. The game was moved due to inclement weather and unplayable field conditions' in Rindge, NH.
The doubleheader will begin at 3:00pm. It is the first NE-10 game for either squad. Franklin Pierce comes into the game 1-5 and the Bulldogs are 2-4. The game means that the Bulldogs will play eight home games over a six day span. Bryant hosts Pace on Saturday, C.W. Post on Sunday, and Southern Connecticut next Tuesday.
Live stats will be available at BryantBulldogs.com.
March 25, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Heads to Bentley Tonight
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant women's lacrosse team heads up I-95 for a key Northeast-10 Conference game with Bentley College. Game-time is set for 7 p.m. in Waltham, MA. The Bulldogs come into the game 3-2 overall on the season and will look to bounce back from last Saturday's loss to top-ranked C.W. Post. Following tonight's game, Bryant will host Franklin Pierce Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the Turf Field Complex.
March 25, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Drops 17-16 Overtime Decision to Bentley Tuesday
WALTHAM, Mass. – Down by a pair of goals at the half, the Bryant women’s lacrosse team stormed back in the second half with seven goals to take a three goal lead but could not hold on as Bentley College prevailed 17-16 in overtime Tuesday night. The loss drops the Bulldogs to 3-3 overall (1-1 NE-10) heading into Thursday’s game against Franklin Pierce at the Bryant Turf Field (7 pm). Allison Faiola (5) and Delia Glover (26) combined for eight goals on the night.
March 24, 2008
Basketball Coaches Mary Burke and Max Good Named Coaches of Year by Rhode Island Media
WARWICK, R.I. - Bryant University men's and women's basketball coaches Mary Burke and Max Good were named the Division II/III Men's and Women's Coaches of the Year by the Rhode Island Media. The announcement was made today at the final media luncheon at the Radisson at T.F. Green Airport.
March 24, 2008
BRYANT WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE: Spring Sports Take Center Stage This Week
With the close of the winter sports seasons last week, the Bryant spring sports teams take center stage this week starting Monday when the red-hot baseball team opens the home season against Bentley at 3:30 p.m. Softball hosts a pair of doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday while men's and women's lacrosse will be under the lights at the Turf Complex Wednesday and Thursday. Congratulations to Bryant basketball coaches Mary Burke and Max Good for being named Coaches of the Year by the Rhode Island Basketball Media.
March 24, 2008
BRYANT FALLS TO BENTLEY, 3-1, IN 11 INNINGS IN 2008 HOME OPENER MONDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University baseball team dropped a tough 3-1 decision to Northeast-10 Conference rival Bentley College in Monday afternoon's home opener at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
The Falcons (7-13, 2-3 NE-10) needed 11 innings to down the Bulldogs (12-10, 1-3), who led, 1-0 through the top of the ninth frame.
After five-and-a-half innings of scoreless play, Bryant finally got on the board in the bottom of the sixth, when Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) hit an RBI single through the gap to score Jason Alexander (Simsbury, Conn.) who led off the inning with a double to centerfield.
March 22, 2008
BASEBALL SWEEPS BENTLEY TO OPEN 2008 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON DOUBLEHEADER
WALTHAM, Mass. - The Bryant University baseball team kicked off its Northeast-10 Conference schedule Saturday afternoon, sweeping rival Bentley College in a Saturday afternoon doubleheader, 8-7 and 3-1.
The day started off with a seven-inning effort from senior All-American righty Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, Conn.), who got the win in Game 1. But it was Bentley (6-3, 1-3 NE-10) who got the day's scoring started in the bottom of the second, when a Ross Curley single drove in Mike DeCoste to go up 1-0, making Loh pay for DeCoste's two-out walk two batters earlier.
March 22, 2008
Top-Ranked Le Moyne Pulls Away In Second Half To Post An 8-3 Win Over Men's Lacrosse Saturday
SYRACUSE, NY - Le Moyne broke open a tight first half game with six goals in the second as the top-ranked Dolphins earned an 8-3 win over seventh-ranked Bryant in men's lacrosse action Saturday. Bryant, which got a pair of goals from Bryan Kaufmann, will host AIC on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
March 22, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Falls to Top-Ranked C.W. Post, 20-9 Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant women's lacrosse team dropped a 20-9 decision to top-ranked and defending national champion C.W. Post at a chilly Turf Field Complex Saturday afternoon. Delia Glover, Allison Faiola, Lauren Albert and Caitlin Hansen all scored twice for the Bulldogs who will travel to Bentley Tuesday.
March 21, 2008
TUNE INTO THIS WEEK'S BULLDOG ROUND TV SHOW
SMITHFIELD, RI - Be sure to catch up with the latest on Bryant University Athletics by tuning into the Bulldogs Sports Roundup with Pat Sullivan. Brought to you by Comfort Suites, this week Pat sits down with baseball coach Jamie Pinzino. The Bulldogs are off to a great start to the season including a win over the No. 1 team in the country last week.
March 21, 2008
BULLDOG SPORTS ROUNDUP WITH PAT SULLIVAN
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Bulldog fans, be sure to catch this week's installment of the Comfort Suites Bulldog Sports Roundup with Pat Sullivan. This week, Pat sits down with third-year head baseball coach Jamie Pinzino to talk about the start of the 2008 season. Sullivan also previews upcoming Bulldog matchups and everything else Bryant Athletics.
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March 20, 2008
Men's Tennis Nets Pair of Conference Weekly Honors
SOUTH EASTON, MA – Following an excellent week of tennis in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Bryant men's tennis standouts Joe Rodriguez and Cristian Balestrieri were named Northeast-10 Conference Player and Freshman of the Week respectively.
March 20, 2008
Women's Tennis Pair Nets NE-10 Weekly Honor
SOUTH EASTON, MA – Bryant women's tennis standouts Emma Czarnecki (Huntington Woods, Mich.) and Katharine Francazio (Cranston, R.I.) were named Northeast-10 Conference Player and Freshman of the Week respectively after solid performances last week in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
March 19, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Makes It Three Wins In A Row with 21-5 Victory Over AIC Wednesday
CHICOPEE, MA – The Bryant women’s lacrosse team raised its record to 3-1 on the season with a 21-5 win over American International College Wednesday evening. It was the Norhteas-10 Conference opener for the Bulldogs who have now won three straight since opening the season with a loss at Division I Louisville back in February. The Bulldogs will host top-ranked and defending national champion C.W. Post on Saturday at noon.
March 18, 2008
Breton, Dobmeier, and Thomas Garner Honorable Mention on Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll
Three Bulldogs were named to this week's Northeast-10 Conference Honor Roll. Sophomore Kim Breton (Leominster, Mass.), junior Anne Dobmeier (Buffalo, NY), and junior Kate Thomas (Bedford, NH) received the honor for their performance during Bryant's six-game spring break trip to Florida. The Bulldogs were 2-4 on the trip against national powers Florida Southern and Tampa, as well as Hillsdale College of Michigan.
Breton served as the catalyst for the Bryant offense, collecting eight hits from the leadoff spot. The centerfielder was on base at a .417 clip and scored five runs on the week.
Dobmeier collected five hits for a .417 batting average and walked six times for an on-base percentage of .588. The first baseman knocked in four runs and slugged .500 on the week.
March 18, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Game vs. AIC Moved to 7 pm at Elms College
SMITHFIELD, RI - Due to field conditions at American International College, Wednesday's women's lacrosse game vs. AIC will be moved from Springfield to Chicopee, MA with a start time of 7 p.m. This will be the Northeast-10 Conference opener for the Bulldogs who take a 2-1 record into the game against the Yellow Jackets.
March 16, 2008
BULLDOGS SPLIT SUNDAY DOUBLEHEADER WITH WEST CHESTER; SNAP GOLDEN RAMS' STREAK AT 16
WEST CHESTER, Pa. - The Bryant University baseball team rounded out its Spring Break trip Sunday, splitting an afternoon doubleheader with No. 6 West Chester University, falling 4-0 before taking a 1-0 Game Two victory.
The Bulldogs (10-9) put an end to two streaks over their week-long trip, snapping the 23-game run of No. 1 Mount Olive on Thursday before putting a stop to West Chester's 16-game, season-opening run in Sunday's second bout at Serpico Stadium, 1-0.
Rookie right-handed pitcher David O'Brien (Whitman, Mass.) pitched a one-hit, complete-game shutout in the win, as the Bulldogs capitalized on a West Chester error in the top of the first to plate the contest's only run.
March 16, 2008
Bryant Comes Up Short of Trip To Finals as Top-Ranked Bentley Defeats Bulldogs 60-41 Sunday
WALTHAM, Mass. – What had the makings of a tight game early on turned into a run away as the Bentley Falcons showed why they are the top team in the land in cruising past Bryant, 60-41 to advance to the NCAA Northeast-10 Regional Championship Tuesday night where they will face Assumption College.
Bryant, making its fifth-consecutive appearance in the NCAA championships, ends its season at 18-13. This is the final season for the Bulldogs in Division II as the school moves to Division I starting next fall. The game marked the final in the career of senior standout Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ).
March 15, 2008
MEN'S BASKETBALL TO FACE C.W. POST SATURDAY IN FIRST ROUND OF NCAA'S (8:30 P.M.)
The Bryant University men's basketball team will make its fifth consecutive appearance (seventh overall) this weekend when the Bulldogs travel to Waltham, Mass. for the 2008 Northeast Regional hosted by top-seed and the nation’s No. 1 team Bentley College. Bryant (17-12) enters the eight-team regional as the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed C.W. Post (26-4) Saturday in the first round at 8:30 p.m. The winner will face the winner of the Bentley and Merrimack game in the second round Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The Regional Championship is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Bentley’s Dana Center in Waltham, MA. The regional champion will advance to the NCAA Elite Eight in Springfield, MA March 26-29 for the Division II Championship. Bryant is the only team in the Northeast Region to advance to each of the last five NCAA regional championships.
March 15, 2008
Men's Basketball Advances to Regional Semifinals With 63-56 Win Over CW Post Saturday
WALTHAM, Mass. – Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ) scored 10 of his team-high 16 points from the free throw line as the Bryant University men’s basketball team defeated C.W. Post 63-56 in the first round of the NCAA Division II Regional here Saturday night. Bryant will now advance to the regional semifinals Sunday night where they will face top-ranked Bentley College at 7:30 p.m.
March 15, 2008
MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMEDAY - First Three Games in the Book - Bulldogs Ready to Hit The Floor vs. C.W. Post
WALTHAM, Mass. - The Bryant University men's basketball team is rested and ready to go for today's NCAA Northeast Regional at Bentley's Dana Center. The Bulldogs (17-12) will take on C.W. Post (26-4) in the first round starting at 8:30 p.m. The game can been seen live online at www.ne10.tv free of charge. The winner will face Bentley Sunday night at 7:30 pm in the second round.
March 15, 2008
Thresher Finishes Tied for Second at GEICO Men's Golf Intercollegiate
SAVANNAH, GA – The Bryant University men’s golf team placed ninth overall at the GEICO Intercollegiate this weekend. The Bulldogs, fourth after day one, got a strong effort from sophomore Jason Thresher (Suffield, CT). Thresher, who was fourth overall after an opening round of 71 moved into a tie for second overall in the final standings with a round of 71 Friday and 75 Saturday.
March 15, 2008
Second-Ranked NYIT Downs Bulldogs 14-6 in Men's Lacrosse Saturday
OLD WESTBURY, NY – Second-ranked NYIT raced out to a quick 5-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back as the Bears cruised to a 14-6 win over No. 6 Bryant University in non-conference men’s lacrosse action Saturday. The loss snaps a two-game win streak for the Bulldogs (3-2). NYIT remains undefeated at 4-0. Bryant will return to action next Saturday when the Bulldogs travel to Syracuse, NY to face top-ranked Le Moyne in the conference opener at 1 p.m.
March 15, 2008
Radzik Places 14th At NCAA Indoor National's Saturday
MANKATO, Minn. – Bryant University senior cross country / track & field standout Nicole Radzik (Sutton, MA) placed 14th in the finals of the women’s 5,000 meters Saturday afternoon at 2008 NCAA Division II Indoor Championships, hosted by Minnesota State – Mankato.
March 14, 2008
BRYANT BASEBALL SWEPT BY No. 6 WEST CHESTER IN DOUBLEHEADER SATURDAY
WEST CHESTER, Pa. -- The Bryant University baseball team was swept by sixth-ranked West Chester University in Saturday afternoon's doubleheader, 6-4 and 3-0, at Serpico Stadium.
West Chester junior righty Jason Bowman pitched a complete-game, two-hit shutout in the nightcap to lead the Golden Rams to a 3-0 victory in the nightcap.
Bowman (4-0) struck out eight without giving up a walk, while facing just four batters over the minimum. Bryant (9-8) advanced only one base runner past first in the second game.
March 14, 2008
Men's Tennis Comes Up Short Friday Against Bloomsburg, 6-3
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Bryant men’s tennis team capped their Spring Break trip to Hilton Head with a tough 6-3 loss to regional power Bloomsburg Friday. The loss snaps Bryant’s six-game win streak including four strong wins this week in Hilton Head, SC. The Bulldogs dropped two of three doubles points to open the match with Jose Rodriguez and Thomas Nowak playing well in holding on for a tough 8-5 win over Ryan Chow and Daniel Phillips at No. 2 doubles.
March 14, 2008
Bulldogs Sweep Wet and Wild Doubleheader with Hillsdale College to Conclude Spring Trip
Lakeland, Fla. – After a slow start to the season, the Bulldog offense awoke in a big way Friday night as Bryant slugged its way to a doubleheader sweep of Hillsdale on a rainy night at Barnett Field on the campus of Florida Southern. With a steady rain beating down all night, the Bulldogs rallied for a 9-6 win in game one before hanging for a wild 13-5, mercy-rule win in game two.
Junior captain Stephanie Mirando’s (North Haven, CT) bases-clearing triple with the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth led the Bulldogs in game one, as Bryant was able to overcome six defensive errors.
March 14, 2008
No. 7 BRYANT FALLS TO No. 2 STONEHILL, 67-58, IN NCAA REGIONAL FIRST ROUND FRIDAY AFTERNOON
PHILADELPHIA - The No. 7 Bryant University women's basketball team couldn't hold on to a nine-point halftime lead in Friday afternoon's NCAA Northeast Regional First Round action, falling to Northeast-10 Conference rival No. 2 Stonehill College, 67-58 at Holy Family University.
The Bulldogs set the pace for the contest's first half early and with a fluency they've had throughout the 2007-08 postseason. Bryant (20-12) scored the first bucket of the game 1:15 in, when senior captain Lynne-Ann Kokoski (Hatfield, Mass.) fed the ball to sophomore standout Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) just outside the paint. With nowhere to go, O'Keefe turned to rookie Siamone Bennett (Newburgh, NY) on the post for the layup.
March 14, 2008
Women's Tennis Wraps Up Spring Trip With 6-3 Win Over Bloomsburg Friday
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Bryant women’s tennis team capped their Spring Break trip to Hilton Head in style with a strong 6-3 win over regional powerhouse Bloomsburg Friday afternoon. The win improves the team’s record to 9-2 on the season
Bryant opened the match winning two of three doubles points with Michelle Burke and Chelsea Downing holding on for an 8-5 win over Katie Hasyn and Alison Carney. Valeria Couto Cuervo and Emma Czarnecki won at No. 2 doubles, 8-3.
March 13, 2008
BASEBALL SNAPS TOP-RANKED MOUNT OLIVE 23-GAME WIN STREAK
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - Junior Pat O'Connor (Mattapoisett, MA) doubled in the game-winning run in the seventh inning, scoring Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, CT) as the Bryant University baseball team picked up an impressive 5-4 come-from-behind win over top-ranked Mount Olive Thursday evening. The win improves the team's record 9-6 this season while the loss snaps Mount Olive's 23-game win streak.
March 13, 2008
Men's Tennis Picks Up 5-4 Win over Northern Kentucky at Hilton Head
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Bryant men's tennis picked up a 5-4 win over Northern Kentucky University Thursday to move to 4-0 on the team's spring break trip to South Carolina. The win sets up a big showdown with regional powerhouse Bloomsburg Friday.
March 13, 2008
Bryant Softball Swept by Florida Southern, 5-1 and 7-3
Lakeland, Fla.- Lakeland, Fla. - Florida Southern took a pair of games from the Bryant Bulldogs Thursday night by scores of 5-1 and 7-3. The two losses drop the Bulldogs' record to 0-4 on the young season.
The Bulldogs were plagued by missed opportunities all night. In game one, the Bulldogs left seven runners on base, including six in the final four innings and four in scoring position. In game two, costly errors and misplayed sunk the Bulldogs who allowed six runs with two outs.
In game, Florida Southern starter Brittany Minton shut down the Bulldogs' offense as the Moccasins handed the Bulldogs a 5-1 loss. Minton (9-1) entered the game with a 0.21 ERA.
March 13, 2008
Women's Tennis Splits Pair Thursday in Hilton Head
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Bryant women's tennis team split a pair of matches in Hilton Head, defeating Charleston West Virginia in a rain-suspended match from Tuesday, and dropping a 7-2 decision to Northern Kentucky Thursday. The Bulldogs will wrap up the spring trip Friday with a match against regional powerhouse Bloomsburg.
March 12, 2008
BRYANT SWEPT BY TOP-RANKED MOUNT OLIVE WEDNESDAY, 12-4 AND 5-4
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. -- The Bryant University baseball team dropped a pair of contests to nationally top-ranked Mount Olive College, falling 12-4 in Game One and dropping a tight 5-4 nightcap Wednesday night.
The Bulldogs (8-6) took a 3-2 lead in the top of the second in Wednesday's opening game, after Dylan Stone (Portsmouth, RI) knocked out a two-run triple and Mark Dondero (Medfield, Mass.) followed with a double.
March 12, 2008
2008 Men's NCAA Regional Webcast Available
WALTHAM, MA - The 2008 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Northeast Regional, being played at Bentley's Dana Center from Saturday through Tuesday, will be webcast on Northeast-10 TV. There will be a limit to the number of viewers permitted to watch the games, so fans planning to watch are encouraged to sign up early. To gain access to Northeast-10 TV, log on to www.ne10.tv There will be no charge to view the games. Live Stats will also be available for all games during the tournament. Bryant will play C.W. Post Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in a first round matchup.
March 12, 2008
Men's Tennis Makes it Five-Straight With 7-2 Win Over Ithaca Tuesday
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC - A day after knocking off Kutztown for one of the biggest wins in the program's history, the Bryant men's tennis team followed up with a 7-2 win over Ithaca Wednesday afternoon. The Bulldogs will round out the trip with matches against Northern Kentucky Thursday and Bloomsburg Friday.
March 12, 2008
Bulldogs Look For First Wins of the Year Thursday Night at Florida Southern
Tampa, Fla.- After enjoying an off day with their families Wednesday, the Bryant Bulldogs will look to rebound from a pair of tough losses at #20 Tampa Tuesday night. The Bulldogs will play a doubleheader with Florida Southern starting at 5pm.
The Moccasins are perennially one of the stronger teams in Division II softball. Florida Southern is coming off an impressive 51-15 season in 2007 in which they won the Sunshine State Conference title and advanced through the difficult South Region to the College World Series. They finished the season as the third runner up.
March 12, 2008
Women's Basketball NCAA Regional To Be Webcast
The 2008 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Northeast Regional, being played at Holy Family University in Philadelphia, will be webcast on CACC.TV. There will be a limit to the number of viewers permitted to watch the games, so fans planning to watch are encouraged to sign up early. To gain access to CACC.TV, log on to www.cacc.tv. There will be no charge to view the games. The Bryant University women will take on Stonehill College in the first round on Friday at 1 pm.
March 12, 2008
Faiola Notches School Record Eight Goals To Lead Women's Lacrosse to 19-11 Win At Rollins
WINTER PARK, FL – The Bryant women’s lacrosse team took an 11-3 lead into the locker room at the half and held on to post a 19-11 non-conference victory over host Rollins College Wednesday afternoon. The win, Bryant’s second of two spring game trips to the Sunshine State, improves the team’s record to 2-1 under first year coach Jessica Davos. Rollins, which scored eight second-half goals, drops to 3-5. The Bulldogs travel to AIC next Wednesday for the conference opener.
March 12, 2008
Women's Tennis Defeats Clarion 8-1
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC - The Bryant University women's tennis team picked up an 8-1 win over Clarion Wednesday afternoon. Emma Czarnecki earned a thrilling three-set win over Cori Rombach at No. 1, rallying from an 0-1 deficit. Tuesday's match with Charleston will be completed later today.
March 11, 2008
BRYANT GIVES UP TWO IN NINTH TO FALL TO PFEIFFER, 7-6, TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Misenheimer, N.C. -- Pfeiffer University's Will Davis hit the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth to give the Falcons a 7-6 victory over the Bryant University baseball team Tuesday afternoon, snapping the Bulldogs' winning streak at five.
Davis's single brought home Ryan Brown for the second score of the inning, as Bryant (8-4) forfeited a ninth-inning lead in the loss.
Pfeiffer (14-14) took Bulldog starter Dan Lozeau (Pelham, N.H.) for four runs in the bottom of the first, when Josh Srickland hit a two-run home run for a quick 2-0 lead. A single, double and two RBI groundouts upped the Falcon lead to 4-0 after one.
March 11, 2008
BRYANT TOPS PHILADELPHIA U., 10-3, BEHIND SEVEN SHUTOUT INNINGS FROM COBB
PHILADELPHIA -- Junior Kevin Cobb (Acton, Mass.) pitched seven shutout innings, allowing just five hits while striking out four to lead the Bryant University baseball team to its fifth-straight win, a 10-3 victory over Philadelphia University at the Rams' Alumni Field Monday afternoon.
Bryant (8-3) first baseman Dylan Stone (Portsmouth, RI) got the scoring going with an RBI-single in the top of the second inning, and two more Bulldogs would cross the plate on run-scoring sacrifice flies in the third and fourth to give Cobb the 3-0 lead.
March 11, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Downs Queens (NC) 23-4 Tuesday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -- The Bryant University men's lacrosse team made it two wins in a row Tuesday afternoon with a 23-4 win over Queens (NC) in non-conference action. The Bulldogs led 7-1 after the first quarter and 15-2 at the half to improve to 3-1 on the season. Bryant will travel to Long Island Saturday for a key matchup with NYIT at 1 p.m.
March 11, 2008
MEN'S TENNIS SCORES UPSET OF NO. 28 KUTZTOWN
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The red-hot Bryant University men's tennis team picked up its biggest win of the season Tuesday afternoon with a 5-4 decision over No. 28 Kutztown. Competing in their third match in the last four days, the Bulldogs dug down deep to pull out the win against an excellent Bears team and earn the program's first-ever win against a nationally-ranked team.
March 11, 2008
Late Rally Sinks Bulldogs as #20 Tampa Sweeps Bryant in Season Opener
Tampa, Fla. - A late Tampa rally erased an early 2-0 deficit as the Spartans of Tampa University swept a Tuesday night doubleheader with the Bryant Bulldogs. The #20 Spartans scored 2 runs in the bottom of the sixth to cement the victory over the Bulldogs, who are 0-2 on the young season.
The tough-loss luck went to Janine Enos (Wareham, Mass.), who allowed just three hits and three runs while striking out four. Enos (0-1) shut down the powerful Spartan offense for four innings, before they finally got to her in the bottom of the fifth when Brandi Blout knocked a 2-out RBI double to score Tejas. An inning later, the Spartans took the 3-2 lead on a two-out, two-strike double over Thomas in right field.
The Bulldogs mounted a one-out rally in the top of the seventh when Ashley Coon (Levittown, Penn.) and Kimberly Breton (Leominster, Mass.) knocked hits. But Deanna Henriott retired the last two batters to notch her second win of the evening.
March 10, 2008
Men's Tennis Keeps Going Strong
HILTON HEAD, SC -- The Bryant men's tennis team kept up its winning ways Monday in the team's first match at Hilton Head, South Carolina for Spring Break. The Bulldogs, winners by a score of 8-1 over Merrimack on Saturday back in Rhode Island, flew into town Sunday and got the week off on a strong start with an 8-1 win over Missouri Valley.
March 10, 2008
BRYANT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SELECTED TO NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS, WILL OPEN REGIONAL PLAY VS. STONEHILL FRIDAY IN PHILADELPHIA
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University women's basketball team was selected to participate in the 2008 NCAA Division II Championships as the 64-team women's bracket was announced Sunday evening.
The seventh-seeded Bryant women (20-11) will face second-seeded Stonehill College (26-4) in the first round of the NCAA Northeast Regional Tournament this Friday in Philadelphia, Pa., in a rematch of Sunday afternoon's Northeast-10 Conference Championship, won by the Skyhawks, 90-79.
March 9, 2008
McKENNA GRAND SLAM LEADS BRYANT TO 15-5 WIN OVER FELICIAN SUNDAY AFTERNOON
LODI, N.J. -- The Bryant University baseball team kicked off its 10-game Spring Break trip with a convincing 15-5 win over Felician College Sunday afternoon at Kennedy Park.
The Bulldogs (7-3) led Felician, 8-1, through four innings after Bryant loaded the bases with just one out for junior Pat McKenna (Orange, Conn.), who broke the game open with a grand slam to left-center field. The four-run top of the fourth followed a four-run second and third for the 8-1 lead.
March 9, 2008
BULLDOGS SELECTED TO FIFTH CONSECUTIVE NCAA TOURNEY; BULLDOGS FACE CW POST SATURDAY AT 8:30 PM
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bulldogs are headed back to the Big Dance once again. The Bulldogs were among the 64 teams selected Sunday evening to participate in the 2008 NCAA Division II Championships. The Bulldogs, seeded as the No. 5 team in the region, will face fourth-seed C.W. Post this Saturday at Bentley's Dana Center in Waltham, MA at 8:30 p.m.
March 9, 2008
WOMEN FALL TO TOP-SEEDED STONEHILL, 90-79, IN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY AFTERNOON
EASTON, Mass. - Despite 27 points from Northeast-10 Second Teamer Kelsey O'Keefe, the sixth-seeded Bryant University women's basketball team fell to top-seeded Stonehill College, 90-79, in Sunday afternoon's Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Championship Game at Merkert Gym.
The Skyhawks (26-4) took advantage of a plague of Bryant turnovers early in the half, going up 17-4 after back-to-back three-pointers from Kristen McWhirter less than six minutes into Sunday's Championship game.
It took Bryant (20-11) the opening seven minutes to adjust to the fast pace set by Stonehill, but three straight treys from sophomore leading-scorer Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) closed the gap to 17-13.
March 9, 2008
Albert Nets Six Goals to Lead Women's Lacrosse Past Lees-McRae 20-11 Sunday
WINTER PARK, FL – Lauren Albert scored six goals while Caitlyn Hansen and Allison Faiola each added three tallies as the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team picked up its first win of the season with a 20-11 win over Lees-McRae Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs will face Rollins College Wednesday.
March 8, 2008
BRYANT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAMS READY TO GO DANCING
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University men’s and women’s basketball teams were selected to participate in the 2008 NCAA Division II Championships as the 64-team men’s and women’s brackets were announced Sunday evening.
The Bryant women (20-11) will face Stonehill College (26-4) in the first round this Friday at Philadelphia, PA. The two teams met Sunday in the Northeast-10 Conference Championship won by the Skyhawks 90-79. The Bulldogs are the No. 7 seed of the tournament while Stonehill is the No. 2 seed of the Northeast Region. The Bryant men are the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed C.W. Post this Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in the first round at Bentley's Dana Center in Waltham, MA.
March 8, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Back On Track with 8-3 Win Over St. Andrew's Saturday
ANNAPOLIS, MD - The Bryant University men's lacrosse team worked its way back into the win column Saturday earning an 8-3 win over Saint Andrew's at the U.S. Naval Academy. Bryan Kaufmann and Kevin Hoagland each had a pair of goals while Michael Kennedy made 12 saves in goal on the day. The Bulldogs will face Queens College (NC) this Tuesday.
March 7, 2008
Bulldogs Depart for Six Game Game Spring Break Trip to Florida
Smithfield, RI - The Bryant Bulldogs will open their 2008 season with a six-game spring break road trip to Florida. On the trip, Bryant will take on top flight competition in the University of Tampa, Florida Southern University, and Hillsdale College. The first contest will be a doubleheader with #20 Tampa Tuesday night.
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The Spartans, ranked 20th in the NFCA poll, are 18-5 on the season. The team is led by pitcher Deanna Henriott, who is 12-3 with a 1.20 ERA. Henriott tossed a complete game no-hitter in her last start against Eckerd.
March 7, 2008
No. 6 BRYANT UPSETS No. 2 FRANKLIN PIERCE, 78-65, TO ADVANCE TO NORTHEAST-10 TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP
RINDGE, N.H. - The thought passed through the minds of the bleacher full of Bryant faithful at halftime. But that was too soon to be thinking upset.
It nudged back in with 15:33 to play in the second frame as the Bulldogs glided down the floor, converting hard-nosed defense for a 48-41 advantage. But still, they were the six seed - the road team that had already beaten a three seed in Tuesday's quarterfinal. Could they really make it two upsets in a row?
But it finally sank in with about five minutes left in Friday night's Northeast-10 Conference Tournament semifinal against No. 2 Franklin Pierce. Bryant was going to win.
But the Bulldogs played as if they knew what would happen all along.
March 6, 2008
NCAA Basketball Selection Shows This Sunday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI – The 2008 NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Basketball Championship brackets will be announced exclusively on Sunday, March 9 beginning at 10:30 p.m. Eastern time. Audio and video streaming of both shows can be accessed by logging on to www.cstv.com/ncaa/divii or www.ncaa.com. Both 64-team brackets will be posted online at www.ncaasports.com immediately following the selection show.
March 6, 2008
Men's Basketball's Ezeokoli Named Third Team All-Conference
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University senior guard Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ / St. Benedict's) has been named to the Northeast-10 Conference Third Team All-Conference team the league announced this evening.
This is the Ezeokoli's second appearance on the Northeast-10 All-Conference team and his second third team honor. This season, Ezeokoli has started all 28 games for the Bulldogs and is currently leading the team in scoring on the season with 14.3 points per game.
March 6, 2008
BRYANT TRACK STANDOUT NICOLE RADZIK EARNS TRIP TO NCAA INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH 14-15
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University track & field and cross country standout Nicole Radzik (Sutton, MA) has qualified for the 2008 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships in the 5,000 meters. Radzik, who will be making her first indoor track & field championship appearance, qualified by earning the 16th and final spot in the 5,000 meters with a time of 17 minutes, 32.90. Emporia State's Jonel Rossbach posted the country's fastest time in the event of 16:54.12.
March 6, 2008
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TRAVELS TO RINDGE, NH FRIDAY TO FACE FRANKLIN PIERCE IN NE-10 SEMIFINALS AT 7 P.M.
RINDGE, N.H. -- The sixth-seeded Bryant University women's basketball team (19-10) travelS to Rindge, N.H. to take on two-seed Franklin Pierce University (24-4) Friday night in the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Semifinals. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.
Friday night's winner will advance to the conference championship to face the winner of Friday's other semifinal matchup between top-seeded Stonehill and fourth-seeded Bentley.
March 5, 2008
BASEBALL RANKED NO. 25 IN NCBWA NATIONAL POLLS; BULLDOGS MOVE TO NO. 2 IN REGIONAL POLL AFTER THREE-WIN WEEKEND
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University baseball team received a No. 25 national ranking from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) in the Week One polls, released Tuesday, March 4. The Bulldogs also climbed up one spot in the NCBWA Northeast Regional Poll and are now ranked No. 2 after taking a trio of wins out of Florida this weekend.
The Bulldogs, now 6-3 overall, were ranked No. 3 in the 2008 NCBWA Preseason Regional Poll, but after Week 1 trail only Northeast-10 Conference rival Franklin Pierce, who recieved all nine first-place votes with a 2-0 record. The Ravens are also the only other conference team ranked on the national scene, where they sit at No. 5 with a 2-0 record.
March 4, 2008
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TRAVELS TO WORCESTER TUESDAY TO FACE ASSUMPTION IN NE-10 QUARTERFINALS AT 7 P.M.
WORCESTER, Mass. -- The sixth-seeded Bryant University women's basketball team (18-10) travel to Worcester, Mass. to take on three-seed Assumption College (21-8) Tuesday night in the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Quarterfinals. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.
Tuesday night's winner will advance to the conference semifinals to face the winner of tonight's matchup between LeMoyne and Franklin Pierce. Follow all the action with the LIVE STATS link inside...
March 4, 2008
WOMEN ADVANCE TO CONFERENCE SEMIFINAL WITH 64-58 WIN OVER THIRD-SEEDED ASSUMPTION TUESDAY NIGHT
WORCESTER, Mass. -- The sixth-seeded Bryant University women's basketball team, backed by the eighth double-double of the year from sophomore Kelsey O'Keefe, came through in the roll of the underdog Tuesday night, posting a 64-58 victory over third-seeded Assumption College on the road to advance to Friday's Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Semifinal against Franklin Pierce.
The Bulldogs entered Tuesday's game with something to prove, having been swept by the Greyhounds in their two-game regular-season series, and with O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) tripled-teamed from the opening tip, the Bulldogs (19-10) had to look for other scoring options on the floor. Or so it seemed.
March 3, 2008
BULLDOG WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE: March Madness Is Here as Basketball Teams Advance To Quarterfinals
The Bryant men’s and women’s basketball teams picked up first round wins of the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference tournament over the weekend. The men will face Saint Rose Monday in Albany, NY with the winner to play the winner of UMass Lowell/Assumption Thursday ... Women’s basketball will travel to Assumption Tuesday night with the winner to advance to the semis Friday. The NCAA selection show will take place on Sunday evening with the top eight teams from the Northeast advancing to the regionals.
March 3, 2008
Men's Basketball Falls to Saint Rose 64-61 In NE-10 Quarterfinals Monday Night
ALBANY, NY – Senior Jon Ezeokoli scored 13 second half points but it was not enough as the Bryant men’s basketball team dropped a 64-61 decision to Saint Rose in a Northeast-10 Conference quarterfinal round game Monday night at Nolan Gym. The Bulldogs (17-12) will now await word on an NCAA bid when the Division II bracket is announced Sunday evening.
March 3, 2008
LAX.COM FEATURE: Catching Up With Mike Pressler
In his first year with the program, and his first year coaching DII, Pressler lead the Bulldogs to an 11-3 record and an NE-10 conference championship. As Bryant enters their last year of DII play, they will switch to a DI schedule next spring, Pressler has his work cut out for him. We were able to steal an hour of his day and talk about what’s new in Smithfield, R.I., what it’s like coaching in DII, and what it means to move on from Duke Read more of Zach Babo article on Lax.com
March 2, 2008
BASEBALL TAKES PAIR OF WINS IN SATURDAY'S PAPA JOHN'S CHALLENGE
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- The Bryant University baseball team took wins over Mercyhurst College, 6-2, and the College of Saint Rose, 12-3, Saturday in the Papa John's Palm Beach Challenge, moving its 2008 record to 5-3 on the season.
The Bulldogs opened the four-game weekend with a 6-2 afternoon win over Mercyhurst behind ace Eric Loh (Old Greenwich, Conn.). Sophomore Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) had three hits, while Dave Muscatello (Hopkinton, Mass.) and captain Pat McKenna (Orange, Conn.) each registered two hits apeice. Loh pitched six innings in the winning effort and is now 2-0 on the season.
March 2, 2008
BRYANT TAKES 3-2 WIN OVER BLOOMFIELD IN 15 INNING GAME ON BACK OF GAME-WINNING RBI FROM STONE
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- After 15 innings of hard-fought baseball, the Bryant University baseball team took a topped Bloomfield College, 3-2, Sunday afternoon in Florida.
Dan Lozeau (Pelham, NH) got the nod on the mound and threw 7.2 innings, allowing just one earned run before Mark Andrews (Hillsborough, NJ), Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn.) and Adam Vuolo (Walpole, Mass.) combined for 7.1 innings of shutout relief to close out the marathon game.
March 2, 2008
Indoor Track Finished 23rd at New England Championships at BU
BOSTON – The Bryant University men's and women's indoor track teams finished 23rd at the 2008 New England Championships at Boston University this weekend. Senior Nicole Radzik brought home a fourth-place finish in the women's 5,000 meters finishing in 17 minutes, 31.10 seconds. Alex Engel earned a PR with a fifth-place finish in the 400m finals Saturday.
March 2, 2008
WOMEN ADVANCE TO NORTHEAST-10 QUARTERFINALS WITH 73-60 WIN OVER SAINT MICHAEL'S SUNDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI - The sixth-seeded Bryant University women's basketball team opened up 2007-08 postseason play with a 73-60 win over 11th-seeded Saint Michael's College in the first round of the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Sunday afternoon at the Chace Athletic Center.
Both teams started off slow to open the game, with Bryant (18-10) keeping a slight edge over Saint Michael's (13-15) through the first nine minutes. The Purple Knights tied the score at 14-14 off a Meghan McCormack layup with 11 minutes to play, but two successful free throws from Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) put the Bulldogs back on top, where they would stay for the remainder of the frame.
March 1, 2008
Men's Basketball Pulls Away For 65-57 Win Over Penmen In First Round
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Chris Birrell (Scituate, RI) and Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ) scored 17 points apiece as the Bryant University men’s basketball team pulled away late for a 65-57 win over Southern New Hampshire in Northeast-10 Conference quarterfinal round game. The Bulldogs will now advance to Monday’s quarterfinal round when they travel to Albany, NY Monday to face second-seeded Saint Rose. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.
March 1, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Drops 11-5 Decision at CW Post Saturday
BROOKVILLE, NY – The Bryant University men's lacrosse team fell for the first time this season, dropping an 11-5 non-conference decision at sixth-ranked C.W. Post Saturday afternoon at Hickox Field. The Bulldogs, ranked fifth nationally this week, will look to rebound next Saturday when they travel to Annapolis, MD to face Saint Andrew's in a neutral site game at Rip Miller Field at 1 p.m.
February 29, 2008
Bulldog Sports Roundup Is Live
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bulldog fans, be sure to catch this week's installment of the Comfort Suites Bulldog Sports Roundup with Pat Sullivan. This week, Pat sits down with sophmore foraward Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, MA.) of the women's basketball team to preview this weekend's NE-10 playoff games. Sullivan also recaps the week in men's lacrosse and everything else Bryant Athletics. Enjoy!
February 28, 2008
Football Spring Game Saturday April 12 - Kickoff 1 p.m.
SMITHFIELD, RI - The annual Bryant University Football Spring Game will take place on Saturday, April 12 at the Bryant Turf Field Complex starting tentatively around 1 p.m. The annual Spring Game will conclude spring practice for the Bulldog Football team. A BBQ will follow the game. Season tickets for the upcoming 2008 season, Bryant's first in Division I, will be sold at the game.
February 27, 2008
2008 Softball Media Guide Available Online
The Bryant University Bulldogs are pleased to present the 2008 Softball Media Guide available online now. The Bulldogs who are a preseason #2 in the Northeast-10 and are receiving votes in the NFCA national poll begin their season March 11 at the University of Tampa.
Last year, the Bulldogs reached the regional finals of the NCAA tournament. This year's team, led by seniors Janine Enos, Jessica Valentini, and Jennifer Serrano, will look to reach the NCAA tournament for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year.
Printed media guides will be available soon.
February 26, 2008
Bryant Announces 2008 Football Schedule
SMITHFIELD, RI – A total of five home games and a road match-up at the University of Massachusetts highlight the 2008 Bryant University football schedule announced this afternoon by head coach Marty Fine. Bryant, which will begin its first year of transitioning to Division I Championship Subdivision, will begin year-one of Division I play with an 11-game schedule. The season will kick off on Saturday, August 30 when the Bulldogs travel to Central Connecticut State University for a game with the Northeast Conference member Blue Devils. Bryant will become an official member of the Northeast Conference in the fall of 2012 following the school's four-year transition to Division I.
February 26, 2008
SATURDAY'S FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC CANCELLED
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University field hockey clinic originally scheduled for this Saturday, March 1 has been cancelled.
Please check back to http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/ to stay up-to-date with upcoming and future Bulldog clinics.
February 26, 2008
Bryant Men Fall to Merrimack, 79-60 Tuesday; Bulldogs Host Southern NH Saturday at 2 pm
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. - Despite double-digit scoring from three different Bulldogs, the Bryant University men's basketball team fell to Merrimack College to round out regular-season play, 79-60, Tuesday night at the Volpe Center.
The Bulldogs will be the seventh seed of the upcoming NE-10 tournament and will host #10 seed Southern New Hampshire this Saturday at 2 pm at the Chace Athletic Center. The winner will advance to face second-seeded Saint Rose Monday night at 7 pm.
February 26, 2008
Women Finish Regular Season With 62-58 Win at Merrimack Tuesday; Bulldogs Host Saint Michael's Sunday at 2 pm
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. - Backed by the seventh double-double of the year from sophomore Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.), the Bryant University women's basketball team wrapped up its regular-season schedule with a 62-58 win over Merrimack College Tuesday night at the Volpe Center.
O'Keefe started the Bulldogs (17-10, 12-10 Northeast-10) off with eight-straight points for an 8-2 lead out of the gates. Bryant held Merrimack (9-19, 5-17) scoreless through the first three minutes of action and bucket-less through five, when Casey Miller hit a layup to move her team to 8-4. The Bulldogs host Saint Michael's in a Northeast-10 Conference first round game Sunday at 2 pm.
February 26, 2008
BRYANT ANNOUNCES WOMEN'S SOCCER 2008 SPRING SCHEDULE
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University women's soccer team will play a spring schedule through March and April 2008, including its Alumni Game on April 19, 2008.
February 25, 2008
BRYANT WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE: Basketball Gearing Up For Conference Tournament
The Bryant men’s and women’s basketball teams wrap up the regular season Tuesday night at Merrimack College. The first round of the Northeast-10 tournament starts this weekend. The men are tied for fourth in the conference standings with Stonehill. A win and a Stonehill loss would give Bryant a first round bye into Monday’s quarterfinals. Stonehill visits Saint Anselm Tuesday. The women are sixth in the standings and will likely be hosting a first round game Sunday at 2 pm.
February 25, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Ranked Sixth This Week by Inside Lacrosse; Hoagland Honored
SMITHFIELD,RI - Following its convincing 16-7 win over Adelphi Saturday, the Bryant men's lacrosse team is ranked No. 6 this week by Inside Lacrosse. The Bulldogs (1-0) will travel to Long Island this Saturday for a matchup with undefeated and seventh ranked C.W. Post. Also junior Kevin Hoagland was named co-Player of the Week in the Northeast-10 after netting four goals and three assists Saturday's win.
February 24, 2008
WILMINGTON TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER AND FIELD CONDITIONS
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Due to inclimate weather and field conditions, the Bryant University baseball team's trip to Wilmington, Dela. to faceoff against the Wildcats has been cancelled.
The Bulldogs will take the field next when they return to Florida for a four-game weekend to take on Mercyhurst, Saint Rose, Bloomfield and C.W. Post.
February 24, 2008
BRYANT MEN IN FIFTH AFTER DAY 2 OF NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
BRISTOL, RI -- Junior Tom Ferrigno (West Chester, Pa.) grabbed another first-place finish in Day 2 of the New England Swimming and Diving Champtionships Saturday, leading the Bryant University men's swim team to a fifth-place standing in the three-day competition hosted by Roger Williams University. The Bulldogs set four new Bryant records in Saturday's competition.
February 24, 2008
Men's Swimming Finishes Fifth at New England Championships
DARTMOUTH, MA - The Bryant University men's swim team finished fifth after the final day of competition at the New England Division II - III Championships. Bentley won the overall team title followed by Keene State, Norwich and Roger Williams. Tom Ferrigno was named the Swimmer of the Meet for his performances throughout the weekend. On Sunday, the junior won the 1650 in a school record and National B cut time.
February 24, 2008
Men's Tennis Picks up 8-1 Win Over Pace
EAST HARTFORD, CT- The Bryant University men’s tennis team bounced back from last week’s loss to Concordia with an 8-1 win over Pace University Saturday night at the East Hartford Tennis & Racquet Club. The Bulldogs dropped just one match on the evening at No. 1 doubles but cruised to the win thanks to strong play in singles. Christian Balestrieri earned a straight-set win at No. 1 singles while teammate Jose Rodriguez won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 2 .
February 24, 2008
Women's Tennis Defeats Pace 9-0 Saturday
EAST HARTFORD, CT- The Bryant University women’s tennis team rolled to a 9-0 Northeast-10 Conference win over Pace University Saturday evening at the East Hartford Tennis & Racquet Club. Newcomer Emma Czarnecki cruised in straight sets to earn a win at No. 1 while Chelsea Downing looked strong at No. 2 singles, winning 6-2, 6-0.
February 23, 2008
WEATHER POSTPONES BASEBALL'S TRIP TO WILMINGTON, WILL PLAY TWO GAMES MONDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Due to the continued wintery weather, the Bryant University baseball team (3-3) will have to wait until Monday, Feb. 25 to try and travel to Wilmington, Delaware to faceoff against the Wilmington University Wildcats.
The games, originally scheduled as a Saturday doubleheader and Sunday single game, will be pushed back again, and the teams will attempt to play a doubleheader Monday, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
February 23, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Rolls To 16-7 Win Over Adelphi In Season Opener Saturday
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant junior Kevin Hoagland (Glastonbury, CT) scored four goals and added three assists while junior midfielder Jim Long (Durham, NH) added three goals and one assist as the Bryant University men's lacrosse team opened the 2008 with a convincing 16-7 win over visiting Adelphi Saturday at the Bryant Turf Field Complex. The Bulldogs travel to CW Post next Saturday.
February 23, 2008
MEN IN 4TH AFTER DAY 1 OF NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS BEHIND FIRST-PLACE FINISHES FROM FERRIGNO, CIESLEWSKI
BRISTOL, RI -- Backed by a pair of individual event wins from sophomore John Cieslewski (Watertown, Conn.) and junior Tom Ferrigno (West Chester, Pa.), the Bryant University men's swim team sits in fourth place of 14 teams after Friday's Day 1 competition of the New England Swimming and Diving Championships hosted by Roger Williams University.
Ferrigno won the 200-yard backstroke Friday evening, breaking a Bryant school record with a time of 1:55.50, while Cieslewski swam to his own first-place finish in the 50-yard breaststroke in 27.20 -- also setting a new Bulldog record mark.
February 23, 2008
Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Teams Place Fourth at NE-10 Championships
NEW HAVEN, CT – The Bryant men's and women's indoor track teams placed fourth respectively at the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships at Southern Connecticut State University Saturday. Southern Connecticut won both men's and women's championships with Stonehill men taking second and the Stonehill women finishing as runners up on the women's side.
February 22, 2008
WATCH THIS WEEK'S COMFORT SUITES BULLDOG ROUNDUP
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bulldog fans, be sure to catch this week's installment of the Comfort Suites Bulldog Sports Roundup with Pat Sullivan. This week, Pat chats with head men's lacrosse coach Mike Pressler to get a preview of the team's upcoming 2008 season.
February 22, 2008
WEATHER DELAYS BASEBALL TRIP TO WILMINGTON, TEAMS WILL PLAY SUNDAY AND MONDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Due to current and projected weather conditions, the Bryant University baseball team (3-3) will wait until Sunday, Feb. 24 to travel down to Wilmington, Delaware where the Bulldogs will take on the Wilmington University Wildcats.
February 22, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Drops Opener to Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Bryant women's lacrosse team opened the 2008 season falling to Louisville, 21-3 in a non-conference game Friday afternoon at U of L Stadium. The Bulldogs, under the direction of first year coach Jess Davos, fall to 0-1 on the season while Louisville, in its first varsity season, improves to 1-0. The Bulldogs return to action Mar. 9 against Lees McRae in Winter Park, FL.
February 21, 2008
Men's Basketball Back in Action Tuesday at Merrimack
The Bryant men’s basketball looks to rebound from last Tuesday’s 63-54 loss at Stonehill College when the Bulldogs visit Merrimack, Tuesday, Feb. 26 for the regular-season finale. The Bulldogs are currently a half game behind Stonehill for fourth place in the conference standings with one game remaining. Stonehill will host Merrimack Saturday before wrapping up the regular season Tuesday night at Saint Anselm. The team that finishes fourth will have a first round bye of the conference tournament that starts with first round action Saturday, Mar. 1. The quarterfinals continue Monday, Mar. 3 with the semifinals Thursday, Mar. 6 and the finals scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 8. This will be the second meeting of the year between Bryant and Merrimack with the Bulldogs riding the hot hand of guard Peter Lambert who came off the bench to help propel the Bulldogs to an 86-75 win at the Chace Athletic Center back on Jan. 2. Lambert had a career-high 29 points and set a new school record with 9 three-point field goals.
February 20, 2008
Bulldog Picked to Finish 2nd in NE-10 Preseason Men's Lacrosse Poll
Smithfield, RI - Coming off the most successful season in Bulldog history, the Bryant men's lacrosse team has been picked second in the 2008 Northeast-10 Preseason Poll. Defending National Champion Le Moyne was picked to finish first, and took home 10 of 11 first place votes.
Bryant defeated the two-time defending National champion Dolphins last season in Smithfield to snap the team's 63-game regular season winning streak. The Dolphins returned the favor in the NE-10 championship game 5-4 en route to their third National Championship since 2004.
February 20, 2008
Bulldogs Picked Fourth in Preseason NE-10 Poll Under New Coach Jessica Davos
Smithfield, RI - The Bulldogs begin the 2008 season under new head coach Jess Davos, looking to build on their 8-6 record in 2007. Perennial power Stonehill College was picked to win an unprecedented 10th consecutive Northeast-10 Regular Season Title. The Skyhawks took 8 of 11 first place votes, to finish ahead of a crowded pack of challengers.
Bentley and Southern New Hampshire finished tied for second with 98 points. The Falcons, under Davos, made a huge leap to 11-6 last year. Following are Merrimack and Bryant who both took a first place vote. The Warriors, coached by former Bryant assistant Corrinne Baker, edged the Bulldogs by one point (87-86).
February 19, 2008
Listen To Today's Basketball Doubleheader From Stonehill
EASTON, MA - If you can't make it tonight's big doubleheader at Stonehill College, you can catch all of the live action online tonight courtesy of Stretch Internet. The women's game tips at 5:30 pm as the Bulldogs take on first-place Stonehill while the men's game will follow at 7:30 pm.
February 19, 2008
Men's Basketball Falls to Stonehill, 63-54 Tuesday Night
EASTON, MA - Guard Peter Lambert (Cumberland, RI) scored a team-high 15 points and senior Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ) added 13 points but it was not enough as host Stonehill College prevailed 63-54 at a steamy Merkert Gym Tuesday night. The loss ends Bryant's four-game win streak but more importantly, the Bulldogs slip to fifth in the conference standings, just a half game behind Stonehill with one regular season game left. Stonehill has two games left. The top four teams in the NE-10 will receive a first round bye in the conference tournament at the end of the month.
February 19, 2008
Men's Tennis Falls to Concordia 9-0
Concordia, NY---The Bryant University Men’s Tennis team was defeated by Concordia, Saturday evening in Bronxville, NY. This was the toughest loss of the season for the Bulldogs, as they were defeated by a team ranked 14th in the nation. With the loss to Concordia Bryant’s record falls to 3-2
February 19, 2008
Kokoski Nets Career-High 25 In Loss To Stonehill Tuesday Night As Bulldogs Fall 87-75
EASTON, MA - Despite a career-high 25 points from senior guard Lynne-Ann Kokoski (Hatfield, MA), the Bryant women's basketball team dropped an 87-75 Northeast-10 Conference game at Stonehill College Tuesday night. The loss drops Bryant's record 16-10 on the season (11-10 NE-10) as Stonehill, which got a game-high 27 points from 6-3 junior Kelsey Simonds, avenged an earlier season loss to the Bulldogs back in December.
February 18, 2008
BRYANT WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE: Basketball Showdown Tuesday at Stonehill; Lacrosse Teams Ready To Open Seasons This Week
It was another busy weekend for the Bulldogs as men’s and women’s basketball swept a doubleheader from Southern Connecticut, women’s swimming took third at the New England Championships, and baseball earned a pair of doubleheader splits in its season-opening weekend. Baseball will close out its trip to Florida with a doubleheader Monday. This week, basketball travels to Stonehill Tuesday for a pair of crucial conference games. Women’s lacrosse visits Louisville Friday for the season opener and men’s lacrosse hosts Adelphi in their season opener this Saturday at 1 pm.
February 18, 2008
BRYANT DOMINATES NORTHEAST-10 PLAYER OF THE WEEK ACCOLADES AFTER STRONG WEEKEND
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Big weekends for both the Bryant University baseball team and the women's swim team led to a sweeping of Northeast-10 Conference weekly awards for the Bulldogs, as announced by the conference office Monday afternoon.
February 18, 2008
BRYANT OPENS SEASON WITH 3-3 RECORD, SWEEPS BENTLEY IN FLORIDA
WINTER PARK, Fla. -- The Bryant University baseball team wrapped up its season-opening weekend in Florida with a 1-1 day on Sunday, completing the sweep of Northeast-10 rival Bentley College while dropping another contest to host Rollins College.
The Bulldogs took an 8-7 win over the Falcons in the first game on 5-of-5 hitting from senior captain Jason Alexander (two RBI, one run scored) and 3-of-6 hitting from sophomore Taylor Ferguson (one run).
February 17, 2008
Baseball 2-2 On Season After Sunday's Action
WINTER PARK, FL - The Bryant baseball team wraps up its season-opening trip to the Sunshine State Monday when the Bulldogs play Bentley and Rollins in a doubleheader. On Sunday, the Bulldogs earned a split, defeating Bentley 10-9 and falling to Rollins 8-2.
February 17, 2008
BULLDOG WOMEN SWIMMERS IN THIRD PLACE AFTER DAY 2 OF NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
NORTH DARTMOUTH, MASS. -- The Bryant University women's swim team sits in third place of the 21 teams after Day 2 of this weekend's New England Championships.
February 17, 2008
Women's Swimming Takes Third Place Honors at New England Meet; Jess Looney Named Swimmer of Meet
DARTMOUTH, MA - The Bryant University women's swim team placed third at the 2008 New England Swimming & Diving Championships hosted by UMass Dartmouth over the weekend. The Bulldogs earned 748 points and placed third out of 21 teams from throughout New England competing. Sophomore Jess Looney (Goffstown, NH) was named the Swimmer of the Meet.
February 16, 2008
BRYANT BASEBALL OPENS SEASON WITH 12-3 WIN OVER BENTLEY COLLEGE
WINTER PARK, Fla. - The Bryant University baseball team opened up its 2008 season with a convincing 12-3 victory over Northeast-10 rival Bentley College in Game One of a Saturday doubleheader played at Rollins College.
The Bulldogs (1-0) got its 12 runs off 18 hits while holding the Falcons (0-1) to just three runs off nine hits, two unearned.
February 16, 2008
Bryant Men Defeat Southern Connecticut Saturday Evening
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant senior guard Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ) scored a game -high 19 points while sophomore Cecil Gresham (pictured) added 10 points to lead the Bryant University men's basketball team to 74-57 win over visiting Southern Connecticut in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action Saturday at the Chace Athletic Center.
February 16, 2008
WOMEN TAKE DOWN DEFENDING NATIONAL CHAMPIONS SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT, 77-72, ON SENIOR DAY
SMITHFIELD, RI - The lone Bryant senior on the court Saturday afternoon, captain Lynne-Ann Kokoski (Hatfield, Mass.) walked off the floor with two seconds showing on the clock in what was possibly, but not likely, her final game within the friendly confines of her home court, the Chace Athletic Center. She walked off - to the applause and appreciation of her team and her fans on Senior Day - just one assist short of her third double-double of the season.
But her numbers weren't the ones that mattered to the senior. The only numbers that counted were the fiery red digits on the scoreboard: Bryant 77, Southern Connecticut 72.
February 16, 2008
WOMEN LEAD PACK AT NEW ENGLANDS AFTER DAY 1 BEHIND PAIR OF JESS LOONEY WINS
NORTH DARTMOUTH, MASS. -- After a strong showing in Day 1 of the New England Women's Swimming and Diving Championships -- highlighted by a pair of first-place finishes from sophomore standout Jess Looney (Goffstown, NH) -- the Bryant University women's swim team leads the pack of 21 teams with 302 points entering Saturday's competition at UMass Dartmouth's Tripp Athletic Center Natatorium.
February 15, 2008
WATCH THIS WEEK'S COMFORT SUITES BULLDOG ROUNDUP
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bulldog fans, be sure to catch this week's installment of the Comfort Suites Bulldog Sports Roundup with Pat Sullivan. This week, Pat sits down with assistant men's basketball coach Deshon Gaither in previewing this week's big games as well as a look ahead at the NE-10 playoffs.
February 15, 2008
BRYANT BASEBALL QUARTERLY MAGAZINE: WINTER EDITION
Please check out the newest issue of the Bryant Baseball Quarterly Magazine. This issue has articles from the past few months regarding the Bryant Baseball program. Stay tuned for the next installment of the newsletter, due out this April.
February 15, 2008
BRYANT FIELD HOCKEY SIGNS SIX STUDENT-ATHLETES FOR 2008
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University head field hockey coach Coni Fichera is pleased to announce the signing of six student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to enroll and participate in field hockey at the University this fall.
Bryant, which begins its move to Division I play in the 2008-09 season, is coming off a strong 2007-08 campaign in which the Bulldogs posted a 12-8 overall record and went 12-4 in the Northeast-10 Conference.
February 15, 2008
Cox Sports to Air Saturday's Men's Basketball Game
West Warwick, RI – Cox Communications will air exclusive coverage of the Bryant University men’s basketball team as the Bulldogs take on the Southern Connecticut State University Owls on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 3:30 p.m. The game will air tape delayed on Cox Sports (Cox Ch. 3) on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.
“This match-up between Bryant and Southern Connecticut provides us a great opportunity to highlight teams from our Rhode Island and Connecticut service areas. This type of programming emphasizes our commitment to provide compelling local sports programming to our customers,” said Paul Cronin, senior vice president and general manager, Cox New England.
February 15, 2008
Bryant Men's Basketball To Host Southern Connecticut Saturday at 3:30 pm
Winners of three straight and six of their last seven games, the Bryant University men’s basketball team plays host to the visiting Owls from Southern Connecticut State University in a Northeast-10 Conference basketball game Saturday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Bryant’s Chace Athletic Center. The game will be broadcast live online on www.bryantbulldogs.com and will be broadcast on COX Sports in Rhode Island with an air time of Sunday,Feb. 17 at 7 p.m . Saturday is also senior day as the Bulldogs will honor seniors Jon Ezeokoli of South Orange, New Jersey and Smithfield, RI native John Fogarty prior to the tip.
February 15, 2008
Bryant Basketball Back in Action Saturday Against Southern Connecticut
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant men's and women's basketball teams return to the hardwood of the Chace Athletic Center this Saturday afternoon hosting Southern Connecticut State University in a Northeast-10 doubleheader. The women's game can be seen live online by following the links from the Media Center starting at 1:30 pm. The men's game will be broadcast on Cox Sports 3 with an air time of Sunday evening. Bryant will honor seniors Lynne-Ann Kokoski, John Fogarty and Jon Ezeokoli prior to the start of their respective games.
February 14, 2008
Softball Picked Second in 2008 Northeast-10 Conference Preseason Poll
Smithfield, RI - The Bryant University softball team has been picked to finish second in the Northeast-10 by the league's coaches in the preseason poll. The Bulldogs finished only behind fellow perennial NE-10 power Le Moyne, who eliminated the Bulldogs from last year's conference tournament.
The Bulldogs took home 194 points, including 4 first place votes to edge out Southern Connecticut for third place. The Owls are followed by Southern New Hampshire, Merrimack, and UMass-Lowell in the top six.
Despite losing six contributors from last year's NCAA regional finalist team, the Bulldogs are expected to field a fine team this spring. The Bulldogs received votes in the NFCA preseason poll after finishing last season in the top twenty.
February 13, 2008
BRYANT PICKED TO FINISH SECOND IN NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE; THIRD IN NORTHEAST REGIONAL POLL
SMITHFIELD, RI - After a 2007 season that saw the Bulldogs finish third in the 2007 Northeast-10 Conference regular-season and storm to the championship games of both the conference tournament and the NCAA Northeast Regional, the 2008 Bryant University baseball team was selected to finish second in the NE-10 Preseason Coaches' Poll and third in the NCBWA Division II Northeast Regional Poll.
February 13, 2008
BRYANT CRUISES PAST SAINT MICHAEL'S, 70-41, WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT HOME
SMITHFIELD, RI - Four Bulldogs scored in double figures Wednesday night, as the Bryant University women's basketball team rolled to a 70-41 win over Saint Michael's College at the Chace Athletic Center.
The Bulldogs (15-9, 10-9 Northeast-10) raced out of the gates and took immediate control of the game over the Purple Knights (13-10, 9-9).
Bryant went up 10-2 with 15:55 to play when senior captain Lynne-Anne Kokoski (Hatfield, Mass.) forced a turnover from Allison Dunn in the Bulldog key and converted it for a three-point play, getting fouled on the way up to a fastbreak basket at the other end and making good on the resulting free throw.
February 12, 2008
BRYANT WELCOMES SIX NEW MEMBERS INTO ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant welcomed six new inductees into its Athletics Hall of Fame at a packed Bello Center this past Saturday evening. The six new members bring the total number of members in the Hall of Fame to 78. This year's class features five former student-athletes and one contributor: Bishop Feehan and Medway, MA native Jeff Renga '03 (Baseball); Ron Renaud '81 (Contributor); Heather Lopes '96 (women's basketball); Marcie Monaco '99 (volleyball); Philip Goss '81 (cross country); and Ray Lyons '97 (men's golf).
February 11, 2008
BASKETBALL SENIOR WEEK IS HERE; BULLDOGS HOST SAINT MICHAEL'S WEDNESDAY AND SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT SATURDAY; BASEBALL BEGINS SATURDAY
The Bryant men's and women's basketball teams will host Saint Michael's Wednesday and Southern Connecticut this Saturday at the Chace Athletic Center. Saturday's games against the Owls will be "Senior Day" as the Bulldogs will honor the senior class prior to tip-off. The men's game will be broadcast on COX-3 in Rhode Island and will air Sunday afternoon. Over the weekend, Bryant welcomed six new members into the Athletics Hall of Fame.
February 9, 2008
BRYANT CRUISES PAST AIC, 65-54, BEHIND EZEOKOLI'S 19 POINTS
SMITHFIELD, RI - Led by 19 points from Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ), the Bryant University men's basketball team topped American International College, 65-54, Saturday afternoon at the Chace Athletic Center.
The Bulldogs (14-9, 10-8 Northeast-10) raced out to a 20-9 lead over the visiting Yellow Jackets (10-12, 7-10) on the back of a trio of three-pointers, two from Ezeokoli and one by junior guard Peter Lambert (Cumberland, RI).
February 9, 2008
Track Teams Compete at Boston University Saturday
BOSTON – The Bryant University men's and women's indoor track & field teams competed at the Boston University Valentine Invitational Saturday afternoon. Leading the way for the women was junior standout Stephanie Montagano (Wakefield, MA) who took 45th in the women's 200 meters in 26.32 seconds and later added a 30th place finish in the women's 400 meters in 58.87 seconds.
February 9, 2008
BRYANT WOMEN FALL TO AIC IN DOUBLE-OVERTIME THRILLER, 76-74, DESPITE PAIR OF DOUBLE-DOUBLES
SMITHFIELD, RI - As the buzzer sounded, it fell. An off-balance attempt from one leg as the clock ticked down to zero, the three-point shot clanked off the backboard and swayed in the net as it passed through, tying the game yet again and sending the matchup into double overtime at the Chace Athletic Center Saturday afternoon, 68-68.
As the basket fell in, it seemed like the heroics of the Bryant University women's basketball team - starting with senior captain Lynne-Ann Kokoski (Hatfield, Mass.)'s buzzer beater to force a second overtime and continuing with double-double performances from freshman Siamone Bennett (Newburgh, NY) and sophomore Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) - would finally win out in front of a home crowd of 696 on Basketball Alumni Weekend.
February 8, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Preview - Defense Returns Three Starters
The Bulldogs return their entire defensive unit from last season, led by fifth-year senior Corey MacDougall (Waltham, MA) (50GB), junior Sean Pasley (Rexford, NY) (15) and sophomore Matt Murnane (Rockville Centre, NY) (61), the team's groundball leader in '07. Seniors Grady Moore (Canandaiguia, NY) (2GB) and Joe Cotilletta (Farmingville, NY) (1GB) should contribute depth to Bryant's backline.
February 8, 2008
Women's Lacrosse Sets Sights on Postseason Under Davos
The 2008 Bryant University women's lacrosse season will have plenty of new faces both on the field and on the sidelines as the Bulldogs prepare for the season opener February 22 at the University of Louisville. First year coach Jessica Davos will have to replace six seniors lost to graduation from last year's squad that posted a 9-6 overall record and 7-3 mark in the Northeast-10 Conference. Three of Bryant's top four scorers are gone after accounting for 97 goals combined.
February 7, 2008
BULLDOG WEEKLY SPORTS ROUND UP BY COMFORT SUITES
January 30, 2008
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SMITHFIELD, RI - Bulldog fans, be sure to tune into the Bulldog Sports Roundup with Pat Sullivan as this week's show recaps the recent events during the winter break as well as previewing the remaining basketball schedule and looking into the spring sports seasons. The show is made possible by Comfort Suites of Smithfield, RI.
Be on the lookout in the coming weeks as the Bryant Bulldog Roundup moves into video complete with highlights and video interviews with Pat Sullivan.
February 6, 2008
FOOTBALL SIGNING DAY: Coach Marty Fine Signs 18 Future Bulldogs for 2008
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University head football coach Marty Fine is pleased to announce the signing of 18 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to enroll and participate in football at the University this fall. The announcement was made today by coach Fine and Director of Athletics Bill Smith.
Bryant, which will begin Division I play in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) is coming off another championship season in 2007. The Bulldogs posted an 8-3 record and captured their second Northeast-10 Conference Championship and second consecutive berth in the NCAA playoffs.
February 5, 2008
Birrell's 16 Leads Bryant Men's Basketball Past Franklin Pierce Tuesday
RINDGE, N.H. – Sophomore guard Chris Birrell (Scituate, R.I.) scored 16 points while Barry Latham (Taunton, MA) added 12 points and 13 rebounds as the Bryant men’s basketball team rebounded from Saturday’s tough last-second loss at Bentley with a hard-fought 62-53 win at Franklin Pierce Tuesday night. The Bulldogs will host AIC this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Chace Athletic Center.
February 5, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Season Preview: Best Addition Is A Re-Addition In the Midfield
Experience will be another valuable asset for the Bulldogs this season as a solid group of starters are back with a year under their belt. The Bulldogs ran four midfield units during the fall.
The first unit is led by returning starters Jim Long (Durham, NH) (17g,12a), a junior, and sophomore Brad Burton (Hauppauge, NY) (7g,7a). Long is an athletic scorer who sees the field well and gives the team an added dimension offensively
"We have our first unit back from last year with Jim Long and Brad Burton," said coach Pressler. "Jim had a really good season last year and looks great coming into the new season."
February 5, 2008
Women's Basketball Falls at No. 23 Franklin Pierce
RINDGE, NH - Kelsey O'Keefe scored 11 points and Lynne-Ann Kokoski added nine but it was not enough as the Bryant women's basketball team dropped a 65-56 decision Tuesday at No. 23 Franklin Pierce. Both teams were tied at 29-29 at the half but a 13-1 run to open the second half by the Ravens sent Franklin Pierce onto victory. The Bulldogs will host AIC this Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
February 4, 2008
WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE: Hall of Fame Weekend This Saturday as Bryant Set to Induct Six New Members
The Bryant men’s and women’s basketball teams dropped a pair of tough one-point games at rival Bentley College on Saturday. The women’s team saw its late-game rally come up just short in falling to the Falcons. The men nearly pulled off the upset of the year in falling at the buzzer to No. 1 Bentley before a standing room only crowd of 3,000 plus at Bentley’s Dana Center Saturday. The teams look to rebound Tuesday at Franklin Pierce. This Saturday marks the annual Hall of Fame Induction Dinner as Bryant welcomes six new members into the hall including cross country and track standout Philip Goss (left).
February 4, 2008
Men's Basketball Travels to Franklin Pierce Tuesday Evening
The Bryant men’s basketball team looks to rebound from last Saturday’s heartbreaking loss to top-ranked Bentley College in the final seconds when the Bulldogs visit Franklin Pierce Tuesday night. Bryant defeated the Ravens, 55-53 back on Nov. 25 (Game 3) at the Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs will return home this Saturday to start a three-game homestand when the team takes on American International College (3:30 pm). Bryant will host Saint Michael’s (Wed., Feb. 13) and Southern Connecticut (Sat., Feb. 16) for Senior Day.
February 4, 2008
BRYANT MEN TOP PACE, 110-53, IN FINAL DUAL MEET OF SEASON
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Backed by three first-place times from junior standout Tom Ferrigno (West Chester, Pa.), the Bryant University men's swim team took a 110-53 win over Northeast-10 Conference foe Pace University Saturday afternoon at the University of Bridgeport.
Ferrigno touched the wall first in the 200 free (2:03.53), the 100 backstroke (1:03.53) and the 400 free (4:23.03) to lead the men, while senior captain Ray Savner (Bethlehem, Conn.) earned two victories of his own in the 100 free (57.49) and the 50 free (25.95).
February 4, 2008
Bryant Women Swim to Perfect 12-0 Record in 2007-08 Season
SMITHFIELD, RI - Perfect. It's a word to define a season - a season that defines a program.
It's not football or basketball or any other sport that needs its bleachers to be filled with cheering fans to find the motivation to win - to go 12-0. All these women need are their coaches, their male counterparts - whose 10-1 season is a story in its own right - and each other.
This is the life of the undefeated Bryant University women's swim team. Coach Katie Cameron's girls are young and were, for the most part, untested. Their leader is just a sophomore - there are no upperclassmen to relax young nerves or lend years of experience.
February 3, 2008
Women's Indoor Track Seventh at URI Mega Meet
KINGSTON, RI -- The Bryant University women’s indoor track & field team took part in the University of Rhode Island Mega Meet Saturday afternoon at URI’s Mackal Field House. The Bulldogs finished seventh out of seven teams competing with 12 points. Host URI won the meet with 249.5 points followed by UNH in second with 175 and third-place UMass at 131.5. Quinnipiac (48), Central Connecticut (19) and Rhode Island College (15) rounded out the scoring placing fourth, fifth and sixth respectively.
February 2, 2008
Bryant Men Put Scare Into Top-Ranked Bentley Before Coming Up Short, 69-68 Saturday
WALTHAM, MA - Bryant's Cecil Gresham (Bloomfield, CT) drained a three-pointer with 7 seconds left to put the visitors ahead and the Bulldogs had the best team in Division II on the ropes Saturday afternoon. The game was another classic by the two Northeast-10 Conference rivals, and perhaps the final meeting before Bryant moves to Division I next year unless the two squads meet up again in the postseason. Saturday's game featured 13 lead changes and nine ties in the game.
February 2, 2008
Men's Indoor Track Places Fourth at URI Mega Meet
KINGSTON, RI -- The Bryant University men’s indoor track & field team took part in the University of Rhode Island Mega Meet Friday evening at URI’s Mackal Field House. The Bulldogs finished in a tie for fourth with Quinnipiac with 30 total team points. Host URI was first with 271.5 points followed by UNH (144.5) and UMass (117). RIC and AIC were sixth and seventh respectively.
February 2, 2008
BRYANT FALLS SHORT AT BENTLEY, 59-58, DESPITE 14-POINT CHARGE IN FINAL MINUTE
WALTHAM, MASS. - As the clock ticked below the one-minute mark Saturday afternoon at Bentley College's Dana Center, the Bryant University women's basketball team was faced with a near-impossible task: erasing a 56-44, 12-point deficit.
At least everyone away from the bench thought so.
Not the Bulldogs. In fact, they refused to believe it so much that they nearly pulled it off, silencing the Falcons' more than 1600 fans as they closed the scoring gap with each passing second.
But despite a 14-point charge in the last 60 seconds of regulation - led by back-to-back-to-back 3-point field goals from freshman Lindsey Hudspeth (Mount Laurel, N.J.) - there would be no fairytale ending for the Bulldogs, who fell just short of what would have been their first-ever season sweep of rival Bentley College, 59-58.
February 1, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Season Preview: High Expectations Entering 2008
Coming off its most successful seasons to date, the Bryant men’s lacrosse team tasted success in 2007, winning the school’s first conference regular season title with a perfect 9-0 league record and achieving a No. 1 regional ranking for the first time in the program’s history. But despite the top ranking, the Bulldogs were denied a spot in the NCAA playoffs in May. A feeling that is still in the minds of this year’s squad as they prepare to open the 2008 season, Bryant’s final in the Northeast-10 before moving up to Division I later this spring.
January 31, 2008
BRYANT MEN AND WOMEN BOTH DEBUT AT NO. 6 IN FIRST NCAA DII NORTHEAST REGIONAL RANKINGS
SMITHFIELD, RI - Entering the final month of regular-season action, the Bryant University men's and women's basketball teams both debuted at No. 6 in the year's first NCAA Division II Northeast Regional Rankings, released by the NCAA Wednesday afternoon.
The top eight teams in each of the eight regions make the cut for the national tournament, with the top seed serving as host, if they so elect. A single-elimination tournament occurs in each bracket with the winning teams converging on the Elite Eight, held this year in Kearney, Neb.
January 31, 2008
Men's Lacrosse Practice Underway
SMITHFIELD,RI - Temperatures may still be hovering around freezing, but that hasn't stopped the Bryant men's lacrosse team which is well underway in its second week of practice. The Bulldogs, under second year coach Mike Pressler, have been working hard at the Turf Field Complex in preparation for the 2008 season opener February 23 against Adelphi at home. This season marks the final for the Bulldogs in Division II as the program will move to Division I in 2009.
January 30, 2008
LISTEN TO BULLDOG SPORTS ROUNDUP WITH PAT SULLIVAN
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bulldog fans, be sure to tune into the Bulldog Sports Roundup with Pat Sullivan as this week's show recaps the recent events during the winter break as well as previewing the remaining basketball schedule and looking into the spring sports seasons. The show is made possible by Comfort Suites of Smithfield, RI.
January 30, 2008
Men's Basketball Game vs. Southern Connecticut to Air on Cox Sports Channel 3
SMITHFIELD, RI - For the second year in a row, Bryant men's basketball will capture a state-wide television audience. Cox Sports Channel 3 of Rhode Island will broadcast the Bulldogs' Northeast-10 Conference showdown with Southern Connecticut State University on Saturday, February 16 at the Chace Athletic Center as part of "Cox On Campus." The game will be taped and aired on Cox Channel 3 on Sunday, February 17 at 7 p.m.
January 30, 2008
Cecil Gresham Nets Career-best 36 To Lead Bryant Past Saint Anselm 86-73 Wednesday
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University sophomore Cecil Gresham (Bloomfield, CT / Kingswood HS / MCI) scored a career-high 36 points and came within one three-pointer of tying a school single game record as the Bulldogs withstood a late second half charge to earn their third consecutive win by downing Saint Anselm 86-73 here Wednesday night.
The win improves the Bulldogs record to 12-8 overall and 8-7 in the Northeast-10 heading into Saturday’s showdown at No. 1 Bentley College in Waltham, MA (3:30 pm / CSTV).
January 30, 2008
Bulldogs Receiving Votes in NFCA's 2008 Preseason Poll
Smithfield, RI- Coming off the program's most successful season and highest national poll ranking, the 2008 Bulldogs enter the season receiving votes in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's preseason poll. The Bulldogs finished last season #20 in the NFCA poll last year after a late season run propelled the Bulldogs to the regional finals of the NCAA Tournament.
Even with the loss of six senior contributors including five starters and Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Year Amanda Wilbur, the Bulldogs have garnered the respect of the nation's coaches. The four preseason votes is the most in the program's history.
January 30, 2008
WOMEN ROLL OVER SAINT ANSELM, 77-56, WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON BACK OF 24 POINTS FROM O’KEEFE
SMITHFIELD, RI – Backed by a game-high 24 points from sophomore Kelsey O’Keefe, the Bryant University women’s basketball team topped Saint Anselm, 77-56, at the Chace Athletic Center Wednesday night.
January 29, 2008
Pressler Family To Receive Award by Rhode Island Media - Words Unlimited
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University men's lacrosse coach Mike Pressler and family have been named the 2007 Words Unlimited Story of the Year following a vote by the state-wide Rhode Island media association. The family will be honored at the annual Words Unlimited dinner on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.
January 29, 2008
Saturday's Men's and Women's Basketball Games at Bentley on CSTV
SMITHFIELD, RI - This Saturday's Bryant men's and women's basketball games at conference rival Bentley College will be seen live on CSTV.com as part of NCAA Division II basketball games of the week. The women's game will tip-off at 1:30 p.m. at Bentley's Dana Center in Waltham, MA with the men's game to follow at 3:30 p.m.
January 29, 2008
Former Bulldog Standout Drafted into Professional All-American Football League
2006 All-American Lorenzo Perry has been drafted in the 47th round by the Arkansas franchise of the New All American Football League. Perry left Bryant as the program's greatest player. He is the school's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns with 36 and racked up 3,259 rushing yards in his two years at Bryant after transferring from UMass-Amherst.
Perry led the Bulldogs to a share of their first NE-10 Conference championship and the program's first NCAA playoff game in 2006. His senior year he rushed for 1,924 yards and 20 touchdowns while garnering All-America recognition.
January 29, 2008
Looney takes NE-10 Swimmer of the Week honors, Nguyen gets Freshman of the Week
SMITHFIELD, RI -- After leading the women to a 126-74 win over UMass Dartmouth on Senior Night, Wed., Jan. 23 with a trio of first-place finishes and following it up another three wins in a 174-120 victory over Saint Michael's Saturday, sophomore women's swimming standout Jess Looney (Goffstown, NH) was named the Northeast-10 Conference Female Swimmer of the Week.
January 28, 2008
BULLDOG SPORTS ROUNDUP: Basketball Teams Host Saint Anselm Wednesday, Women Tied for Fifth in Conference
The Bryant men’s and women’s basketball teams picked up a pair of crucial Northeast-10 Conference victories at UMass Lowell Saturday. The teams will return to action Wednesday evening hosting Saint Anselm with a big showdown looming this Saturday when the team’s travel to Waltham, MA to face rival Bentley. The men’s and women’s swim teams continued its strong season with two more wins at St. Michael’s while indoor track resumed its schedule last week at Boston University. The Bulldogs will compete at URI this weekend.
January 28, 2008
Football Hands Out End of Season Honors at Annual Awards Dinner
FOOTBALL HANDS OUT 2007 AWARDS AT ANNUAL BANQUET SATURDAY
The Bryant University football team celebrated its 2007 Northeast-10 Conference Championship season last Saturday night with the annual year-end banquet held at the Chace Athletic Center. Head coach Marty Fine handed out several academic and all-conference recognition awards during the evening and finished the night handing out hardware to several for various major honors, including: Bryan Wood (Most Improved), Chris Peaks (Character), Cheyenne Ray (Scout Team), Jeremy Kaufmann (Special Teams), Ralph Squitieri (Offensive Lineman), James Lewis (Defensive Lineman), Charlie Granatell (Offensive Player of Year), Marcus Lindsey (Defensive Player of the Year, Black & Gold Award) and Sean Bergin (Black & Gold).
January 28, 2008
Men's Basketball Back To The Hardwood Wednesday Hosting Saint Anselm
The Bryant men’s basketball team goes for its third consecutive win Wednesday evening hosting the Hawks of Saint Anselm. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. The game will be carried live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com with Pat Sullivan and Jared Hager calling all of the live action. This will be the second meeting of the year between Bryant and Saint Anselm. The Hawks won the first meeting, 80-75 back on Nov. 20 in Manchester, NH despite 14 made three-pointers by the Bulldogs. Bryant is 5-4 at home this season but just 3-4 against Northeast-10 Conference opponents. Saint Anselm (8-10, 6-8 NE-10) comes in having dropped two straight and three of its last four.
January 26, 2008
Men's Basketball Picks Up Key NE-10 Road Win, 56-50 Saturday at UMass Lowell
LOWELL, MA – Cecil Gresham scored 17 points and Jon Ezeokoli added 16 to lead the Bryant University men’s basketball team to a 56-50 win over UMass Lowell Saturday afternoon at Costello Gym. The win improves the Bulldogs’ record to 11-8 overall and 7-7 in the Northeast-10.
January 26, 2008
Men's Swimming Takes 120-105 win at Saint Michael's Saturday
COLCHESTER, Vermont - The Bryant men’s and women’s swim teams turned in a strong all-around effort in earning a Northeast-10 Conference dual meet victory at Saint Michael’s on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldog men earned a 120-105 victory with the women cruising to a 174-120 win over the Purple Knights.
January 26, 2008
Indoor Track Teams Compete Saturday at Boston University
BOSTON – Competing for the first time since early December, the Bryant University men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams competed at the Boston University Terrier Invitational at the BU Track & Tennis Saturday. The Bulldogs turned in several strong performances including top-10 finishes by Nicole Radzik and Amber Torrey.
January 26, 2008
O'Keefe's double-double leads Bryant to 60-51 victory over UMass Lowell Saturday afternoon
LOWELL, MASS. -- Led by sophomore Kelsey O'Keefe's fourth double-double of the season (15 points, 12 rebounds), the Bryant University women's basketball team topped UMass Lowell, 60-51, Saturday afternoon at the Costello Athletic Center.
January 26, 2008
Women's Swim Cruises Past St. Michael's 174-120
COLCHESTER, Vermont - The Bryant men’s and women’s swim teams turned in a strong all-around effort in earning a Northeast-10 Conference dual meet victory at Saint Michael’s on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldog men earned a 120-105 victory with the women cruising to a 174-120 win over the Purple Knights.
January 25, 2008
2008 Bryant Softball Begins Practice Eyeing a Fifth Consecutive Trip to the NCAA Tournament
Smithfield, RI- The students of Bryant University returned to Smithfield this week for the first week of spring semester classes. Also back are the Bulldog softball team which began team practice this week. The Bulldogs are looking to build on a 2008 season in which they reached the Northeast Regional final of the NCAA Tournament, the program's fourth consecutive trip to the tournament. With returning seniors Jessica Valentini, Jennifer Serrano, and pitcher Janine Enos, hopes are high for the Bulldogs again this spring.
January 23, 2008
SEASON PREVIEW: BRYANT OPENS PRACTICE, PREPARES FOR FEBRUARY 16th OPENER
In preparation of the upcoming 2008 season, the Bryant University baseball team began practice for its spring schedule, Thursday, January 17. The Bulldogs open their season in Florida on February 16, but faceoff against a familiar opponent in Northeast-10 rival Bentley College. Gametime is 3:00 p.m.
January 23, 2008
Basketball Standouts Named To Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference Team
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University basketball standouts Peter Lambert (Cumberland, R.I.) and Lynne-Ann Kokoski (Hatfield, MA) have been named to the Northeast-10 Conference All-Academic Basketball teams for 2007-08. The announcement was made this morning by the league office.
January 23, 2008
MEN TAKE HOME WIN ON SENIOR DAY, TOP UMASS DARTMOUTH, 94-82
SMITHFIELD, RI -- In their last home meet of the 2007-08 season, the men's and women's swim teams both came away with a win over UMass Dartmouth Wednesday night at the Chace Athletic Center. The men trumped the Corsairs, 94-82, while the women cruised to a 126-74 victory.
With two seniors, captains Jamie MacDougall (Waltham, Mass.) and Ray Savner (Bethlehem, Conn.) swimming their final laps at the Chace Athletic Center, the men made the last home meet of the season a happy one. Led by three wins by junior Tom Ferrigno (West Chester, Penn.), the men won all but two events.
January 23, 2008
WOMEN STILL UNDEFEATED WITH WIN OVER UMASS DARTMOUTH ON SENIOR NIGHT, 126-74
SMITHFIELD, RI -- In their last home meet of the 2007-08 season, the men's and women's swim teams both came away with a win over UMass Dartmouth Wednesday night at the Chace Athletic Center. The men trumped the Corsairs, 94-82, while the women cruised to a 126-74 victory.
January 22, 2008
Men's Lacrosse To Host February Break Boy's Lacrosse Clinic
The Bryant University men's lacrosse team will host a February Break Boy's Lacrosse Clinic Sunday, Feb. 17 through Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Bryant Turf Field complex and the indoor Multipurpose Athletic Center on the campus of Bryant University. Cost is only $135 and is open for players at all levels of ability between the ages of 8-18.
January 21, 2008
Welcome Back Students! Check out the Promotional Calendar
January 21, 2008
SWIM TEAMS CONTINUE TO STAY HOT; BASKETBALL PICKS UP PAIR OF KEY CONFERENCE WINS AT LE MOYNE SATURDAY; TRACK BACK IN ACTION THIS WEEKEND AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY
The Bryant men’s and women’s swimming teams stayed red-hot with a non-conference win at Bridgewater State on Wednesday. The men and women’s swim teams will host UMass Dartmouth for Senior Night this Wednesday evening at the Chace Athletic Center. Men’s and women’s basketball rebounded nicely with a pair of crucial conference wins at Le Moyne last Saturday. The teams will travel to UMass Lowell this weekend. Finally, as the temperatures dip below freezing, it’s not too soon to start thinking ahead to spring as several spring sports teams begin official practice this week in preparation for their season openers.
January 19, 2008
BRYANT DEFEATS LE MOYNE ON ROAD, 73-52, SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SYRACUSE, NY - Led by a game-high 17 points from sophomore Chris Birrell (Scituate, RI) and 46 percent shooting from the floor, the Bryant University men's basketball team topped Le Moyne College, 73-52, at Grant Court Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs (10-8, 6-7 Northeast-10) entered halftime in a 33-33 draw with the Dolphins (9-9, 7-6) after Birrell led Bryant to a 40 percent clip from the floor in the first frame with nine points.
January 19, 2008
WOMEN GET BACK TO WINNING WITH 65-49 VICTORY OVER LE MOYNE SATURDAY AFTERNOON; SNAP FOUR-GAME LOSING SKID
SYRACUSE, NY - The Bryant University women's basketball team shot 22-for-27 from the free throw line and outrebounded Le Moyne College, 44-29, to cruise to a 65-49 victory over the Dolphins Saturday afternoon at Grant Court. The win saw the Bulldogs snap out of their four-game losing funk dating back to Dec. 5.
The Bulldogs (12-6, 7-6 Northeast-10) got off to their best start since early December, racing out to an 11-2 lead through the first six-and-a-half minutes on the back of smart shooting and, more importantly, a tough defensive effort from a Bryant team that came to Me Moyne struggling with just that.
January 17, 2008
WOMEN ROLL OVER BRIDGEWATER, 153-96, STAY PERFECT WITH WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN
BRIDGEWATER, MASS. -- The Bryant University men's and women's swim teams both continued their untarnished seasons with a set of wins over Bridgewater State on the road Wednesday night. The men swam to a 161.5-118.5 victory, while the women walked away with a 153-96 win in the dual meet.
January 16, 2008
Men's Basketball Drops 73-62 Decision to Southern New Hampshire Wednesday; Bulldogs Travel to Le Moyne Saturday
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Sam Carey scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds while Chase Miller and Troy Brown each added 15 points as visiting Southern New Hampshire picked up a 73-62 win over Bryant University in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball action Wednesday here at the Chace Athletic Center.
Bryant (9-8, 5-7 NE-10) entered the game second in the conference in scoring defense but Southern New Hampshire took advantage of several key offensive rebounds in shooting 54 percent from the floor in the game and out-scoring Bryant 22 to 14 in the paint. The Bulldogs will look to get back on track when they return to action Saturday at Le Moyne.
January 16, 2008
MEN CONTINUE UNTARNISHED SEASON WITH 161.5-118.5 WIN OVER BRIDGEWATER STATE
BRIDGEWATER, MASS. -- The Bryant University men's and women's swim teams both continued their untarnished seasons with a set of wins over Bridgewater State on the road Wednesday night. The men swam to a 161.5-118.5 victory, while the women walked away with a 153-96 win in the dual meet.
January 16, 2008
BRYANT CAN'T SNAP SKID, FALLS TO SOUTHERN NH, 69-61, AT HOME WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI - Backed by near 50 percent shooting from the floor and an 8-for-8 clip from the free throw line in the final minute, Southern New Hampshire University handed the Bryant University women's basketball team its fourth-consecutive loss, 69-61, and third home loss of the season Wednesday night at the Chace Athletic Center.
Despite trailing, 35-31 at the half, the Bulldogs (11-6, 6-6 Northeast-10) quickly caught up just two minutes into the second frame on a Lynne-Ann Kokoski (Hatfield, Mass.) three-point play that tied the score at 36-36.
January 16, 2008
Applications for 2008 Bulldog Soccer Academy Now Available -- APPLICATION DEADLINE JULY 1, 2008
SMITHFIELD, RI -- To be the best, you have to train with the best. The Bulldog Soccer Academy is geared towards girls ages 15-18 who want to get to the next level in the game of soccer. BSA is an intense three-and-a-half day residential training camp that
will focus on both the technical and tactical part of the game. To ensure quality instruction, enrollment is limited to the first 75 campers. Applications are available now.
January 16, 2008
Flint named New England Coach of the Year, up for National Coach of the Year honors; Malta garners scholar-athlete accolade
SMITHFIELD, RI -- After seeing his 2007 Bryant University women's soccer squad go 17-1-5, setting a new school record for victories in a season, eighth-year head coach Chris Flint adds to his postseason awards, being named the New-England Regional Coach of the Year as announced by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
January 15, 2008
Men's Basketball Back In Action Wednesday Night Against Southern NH
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant men’s basketball team will look for its second consecutive win on Wednesday evening when the Bulldogs host Southern New Hampshire at the Chace Athletic Center. Tipoff is at 7:30 pm. The game will be broadcast live and can been seen live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com. The Bulldogs snapped a two-game losing skid last Thursday with a 76-75 overtime win at Pace. Southern NH has won two-straight including a 62-45 win at Franklin Pierce Saturday. Bryant defeated the Penmen, 62-54 in Manchester, NH back on December 8. The Bulldogs will travel to Syracuse, NY to face Le Moyne Saturday.
January 15, 2008
BULLDOGS LOOK TO SNAP LOSING SKID AGAINST SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AT HOME WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University women's basketball team looks to end its losing streak at three games when it hosts Southern New Hampshire University, Wednesday night at the Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs topped the Penmen in Manchester, N.H. on Dec. 8, 61-46, and will sweep the season series with a win. Tipoff is 5:30 p.m.
January 14, 2008
Bryant Weekly Sports Update: Basketball Hosts Southern NH Wednesday and Visit Le Moyne Saturday
The Bryant men’s and women’s swimming teams returned from winter training in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands and picked up a solid pair of wins over WPI at the Chace Athletic Center Pool. Tom Ferrigno set a pair of pool records to lead the men …Bryant’s men’s and women’s basketball teams host Southern New Hampshire Wednesday starting with the women’s game at 5:30 pm. The games can be seen and heard live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com. While the Bryant campus remains on winter break, spring sports teams will be ready to open practice later this month in preparation for their respective season-openers in late February.
January 12, 2008
MEN SNEAK BY WPI TO STAY PERFECT IN 2007-08 WITH 93-90 WIN
The Bryant men’s and women’s swim teams stayed perfect Saturday afternoon with a pair of wins over Worcester Polytechnic Institute at the Chace Athletic Center pool. The women moved to 8-0 with a 104-83 victory over the Engineers, while the men edged WPI in their closest meet yet, 93-90.
The men were led by junior standout Tom Ferrigno (West Chester, Penn.), who earned pool and school records with a win in the 500-yard freestyle (4:57.57) and a second-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly (54.94). Ferrigno also swam away with a win in the 1000-yard freestyle in a time of 10:01.60.
January 12, 2008
WOMEN ROLL PAST WPI, 104-83, TO MOVE TO 8-0 ON SEASON
The Bryant men's and women's swim teams stayed perfect Saturday afternoon with a pair of wins over Worcester Polytechnic Institute at the Chace Athletic Center pool. The women moved to 8-0 with a 104-83 victory over the Engineers, while the men edged WPI in their closest meet yet, 93-90.
January 11, 2008
BRYANT WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE: Swimming Hosts WPI Saturday
While the campus remains quiet while the student body enjoys the semester break, the Bryant men’s and women’s basketball teams have been busy returning to conference action. Both teams will be in action this Tuesday evening at the Chace Athletic Center, hosting Assumption College in a pair of key Northeast-10 Conference games. The women’s game tips off at 5:30 pm followed by the men at 7:30 pm. The games can be heard live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com and seen live at www.ne10.tv. Men’s and women’s swimming is currently training in the Virgin Islands this week where they will swim against Providence College on Thursday. The teams will return home and host WPI on Saturday. Indoor track is idle until the end of the month.
January 11, 2008
Former Bryant Basketball Standouts Earn Roster Spots On A.B.A. Team
SMITHFIELD, RI - Former Bryant men's basketball standouts Chris Burns (Merrimack, NH) and Mike Williams (Manchester, CT) are currently members of the American Basketball Association (A.B.A.) Manchester (NH) Millrats. The Millrats are currently in first place in the North Division. Both Williams and Burns were members of Bryant's 2005 team that reached the NCAA Division II Championship game.
January 10, 2008
BIRRELL'S 24 POINTS LEADS BRYANT TO 76-75 OVERTIME WIN OVER PACE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY - On the back of a game-high 24 points from sophomore Chris Birrell (Scituate, RI), including five 3-pointers, the Bryant University men's basketball team beat Pace University, 76-75, in overtime Thursday night at the Goldstein Center.
Bryant (8-8, 5-6 Northeast-10) came out to take an early 15-5 lead, despite being without leading-scorer Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ). The Bulldogs maintained a double-digit advantage through the 8:44 mark, when Pace (7-7, 6-3) began to move in on the lead.
January 10, 2008
WOMEN FALL SHORT OF COMEBACK IN 80-76 LOSS TO PACE ON THE ROAD
PLEASANTVILLE, NY - The Bryant University women's basketball team nearly completed a 12-point second-half comeback, but failed rebounding in the final minute forced the Bulldogs to drop their third-straight contest, 80-76 to Pace University Thursday night at the Goldstein Center.
The Bulldogs (11-5, 6-5 Northeast-10) got off to their best start in the last three games, despite turning the ball over 13 times in the opening frame. The two teams traded baskets through most of the first half, with neither team leading by more than six points.
January 8, 2008
Men's Basketball Comes Up Short In Overtime To Assumption, 74-72
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Greg Twomey scored five of his 18 points in overtime as visiting Assumption College held off a late second half surge by host Bryant to earn a 74-72 win over the Bulldogs in Northeast-10 Conference action Tuesday night. The win improves the Greyhounds to 12-4 overall (passing last year's win total of 11) and 6-3 in league play.
Bryant, which played the entire second half and overtime period without leading scorer Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ) who left midway through the first half with an ankle injury, was led by Cecil Gresham's (Bloomfield, CT) 15 points and 13 rebounds. The loss drops the Bulldogs to 8-7 on the season (4-6 NE-10). The Bulldogs travel to Pace on Thursday evening.
January 8, 2008
BRYANT WOMEN FALL TO ASSUMPTION COLLEGE AT HOME, 58-48, IN SECOND-STRAIGHT LOSS
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University women’s basketball team fell in back-to-back contests for the first time since late November, dropping a 58-48 decision to Assumption College Wednesday night at the Chace Athletic Center.
The loss followed Saturday’s 85-71 defeat at The College of Saint Rose, and offensive pressure forced the Bulldogs to struggle from the beginning in both games.
January 7, 2008
Bryant Men Host Assumption Tuesday Night
The Bryant men’s basketball team looks to rebound from last Saturday’s 85-72 loss at Saint Rose Tuesday evening when the Bulldogs host Assumption College. Tipoff at the Chace Athletic Center is set for 7:30 p.m. This will be the second meeting of the year between the Bulldogs and Greyhounds. Assumption rallied for a 69-66 win in Worcester, MA back on Nov. 28. Bryant let a 10 point lead in the second half slip away. Chris Birrell (Scituate, RI) led all scorers with 19 points in the game as Bryant shot just 29 percent in the second half from the floor. The game can be heard live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com
January 5, 2008
SAINT ROSE DEFEATS BRYANT, 85-72; SNAPS BULLDOGS' FOUR-GAME WINNING STREAK
ALBANY, NY - Despite a career-high 26 points from sophomore forward Cecil Gresham (Bloomfield, Conn.), the Bryant University men's basketball team saw its four-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the College of Saint Rose, 85-72, Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs (8-6, 4-5 Northeast-10) went up 5-0 to start the game, taking a 10-7 lead over the Golden Knights (10-3, 7-1) at the 14-minute mark. The two teams kept it close for the majority of the first frame until Saint Rose took a 27-21 advantage with 5:14 showing on the clock.
January 5, 2008
Bryant's winning streak snapped on road by Saint Rose, 85-71, Saturday afternoon
ALBANY, NY - Saint Rose sophomore Elizabeth Buckley scored 27 second-half points and a career-high 32 total points - including hitting 6-of-9 from 3-point range - to snap the Bryant University women's basketball team's winning streak at nine games and hand the Bulldogs their first loss since Nov. 28, 85-71.
January 2, 2008
INTRODUCING THE BRYANT BASEBALL QUARTERLY MAGAZINE
With the 2008 season rapidly approaching, the Bryant University baseball team is pleased to announce the debut of the Bryant Baseball Quarterly magazine. This newsletter will provide up-to-date information, updates and results, starting with this first issue. Inside, readers will find articles from the past few months regarding the Bulldog baseball program. Want to know more? Stay tuned for the next installment, due out this February.
January 2, 2008
Men's Basketball Back In Action Tonight Hosting Merrimack
The Bryant men’s basketball team returns to Northeast-10 Conference play Wednesday evening hosting Merrimack College in a conference matchup at the Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs enter the game riding a season-best three-game win streak and above .500 for the first time this season thanks to a pair of wins last week at the annual Bryant Holiday Tournament. Behind the play of senior Jon Ezeokoli (15.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg), the Bulldogs held off Post University 65-58 in the opener and earned a 61-53 win over Philadelphia Saturday.
January 2, 2008
Lambert's Career-High 29 Leads Bryant Men to Fourth-Straight Win As Bulldogs Defeat Merrimack 86-75
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Guard Pete Lambert (Cumberland, RI) scored a career-high 29 points and connected on a school record nine 3-point field goals to lead the Bryant University men's basketball team to an 86-75 win over visiting Merrimack College in Northeast-10 Conference action Wednesday evening at the Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs return to action Saturday with a conference game at Saint Rose starting at 3:30 pm in Albany, NY.
January 2, 2008
BRYANT WOMEN WIN NINTH-STRAIGHT GAME, 69-55, OVER MERRIMACK COLLEGE TO SET NEW SCHOOL RECORD
SMITHFIELD, RI – Sophomore Kelsey O’Keefe (Warren, Mass.) scored a game-high 21 points and Jamie Campbell (Springfield, Mass.) chipped in a career-high 14 as the Bryant University women’s basketball team opens the new year with its ninth-straight win, 69-55, over Northeast-10 Conference rival Merrimack College Wednesday night at the Chace Athletic Center. The victory set a new Bryant record for consecutive wins in a season.
The Bulldogs (11-2, 6-2 NE-10) took the lead early and built to up to a 21-point advantage with just under 10 minutes to play in the first half, 29-8. The Warriors (4-9, 0-7) tried to battle back, but a 13-6 Bryant run in the final five minutes before intermission gave the Bulldogs a 42-23 halftime lead.
January 2, 2008
BRYANT RETURNS TO CONFERENCE PLAY TO HOST MERRIMACK COLLEGE AT 5:30 PM WEDNESDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University women's basketball team goes for a school-record ninth-straight win Wednesday night against Northeast-10 Conference rival Merrimack College in the Chace Athletic Center. Tipoff is 5:30 p.m.
December 29, 2007
Ezeokoli and Gresham Power Bryant Past Philadelphia, 61-53
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior guard Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ) scored 17 points and made four free throws in the final minutes as the Bryant men’s basketball team won its third in a row Saturday night, defeating Philadelphia 61-53 in the final game of the Bryant Holiday Tournament at the Chace Athletic Center. Cecil Gresham (left) had a career-best 18 points. The Bulldogs host Merrimack College Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
December 29, 2007
BRYANT TIES SCHOOL RECORD WITH EIGHTH-STRAIGHT WIN, 74-55, OVER CALDWELL COLLEGE
SMITHFIELD, RI - Junior guard Cara Johnson (Endicott, NY) scored a career-high 21 points while sophomore Jamie Campbell (Springfield, Mass.) chipped in a career-high 13 points of her own to lead the Bryant University women's basketball team past Caldwell College, 74-55, Saturday afternoon in the 2007 Bryant Holiday Classic at the Chace Athletic Center. The victory upped the Bulldogs' winning streak to eight straight, tying a Bryant record for consecutive wins.
December 28, 2007
Bryant Men Defeat Post, 65-58 Friday
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ) scored a game-high 20 points while freshman Barry Latham (Taunton, Mass.) added 13 points and seven rebounds as the Bryant men’s basketball held on for a 65-58 win over Post University in first day action at the Bryant Holiday Tournament here at the Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs host Philadelphia Saturday at 7 pm.
December 28, 2007
BRYANT WOMEN TIP OFF HOLIDAY CLASSIC WITH WIN OVER NEW YORK TECH, 69-45, FRIDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University women's basketball team topped the New York Institute of Technology, 69-45, Friday afternoon at the Chace Athletic Center in the opening game of the 2007 Bryant Holiday Classic. Lifted by 23 points from sophomore Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.), the Bulldogs upped their winning streak to seven straight with the victory.
December 27, 2007
Bryant Basketball Back In Action Hosting Holiday Tournament Friday and Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant men's and women's basketball teams will get back into action following Christmas break by hosting the annual Bryant Holiday tournament at the Chace Athletic Center this Friday and Saturday. The two day tournament will feature a full slate of games consisting of teams representing the Northeast-10 Conference, the East Coast Conference, and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC).
The Bryant women (8-2), winners of six-straight, will kick off the tournament hosting New York Tech (3-6) on Friday at 1 pm while the Bulldog men, 5-5 after last Friday's win at Adelphi, will take on Post University (5-4) of Connecticut at 5 pm.
December 26, 2007
Bryant's Danielle Malta Named Scholar All-American
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University women's soccer standout Danielle Malta (Bethel, CT) has been named to the 2007 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) / adidas Women's Soccer Scholar Athlete First Team. A total of 73 student-athletes from all divisions nationally were selected and will be honored at the NSCAA All-America luncheon January 19 in Baltimore, Maryland.
December 21, 2007
Ezeokoli Scores 18 To Lead Bryant Men Past Adelphi, 51-50 Friday
GARDEN CITY, NY – Bryant guard Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ) scored a game-high 18 points on 6 of 18 shooting from the floor to lead the Bryant men’s basketball team to a 51-50 win over Adelphi in non-conference action Friday evening at Woodruff Hall. The Bulldogs will return to action hosting the Bryant Holiday Classic at the Chace Athletic Center Dec. 28-29. Bryant will face Post University (CT) on Friday the 28th at 5 pm and will host Philadelphia Saturday at 7 pm.
December 21, 2007
Bryant Softball Hosts 8th Annual Snowball Clinic with expert instruction by Players and Coaches
Bryant head softball coach Lisa-Ann Wallace has led Bryant softball to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances including two conference championships. She has also produced 22 all-conference players and the last three Northeast-10 Conference Players of the Year.
Coach Wallace will now bring her nearly two decades of coaching experience to youth softball players grades 5-8 and 9-12 at the 8th annual Bryant Snowball Clinic on Saturday, February 23, 2008.
December 21, 2007
Bryant's Greigre To Compete at World Indoor Track Championships in March
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University senior sprinter Haifz Greigre (Attleboro, Mass.) has been selected to participate in the 2008 Track & Field World Indoor Championships which will take place March 7-9, 2008 in Valencia, Spain. Greigre will participate for his native Liberian National Team and will run in the 4x400 meter relay event that is scheduled for Sunday, March 9.
December 20, 2007
WOMEN BACK IN ACTION TONIGHT TO HOST POST UNIVERSITY AT 5:30
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University women's basketball team returns to action for the second-straight night when the Bulldogs host the Eagles of Post University Thursday night at the Chace Athletic Center. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs and is the last contest before the winter break. Tipoff is at 5:30 p.m.
December 20, 2007
BRYANT WOMEN WIN SIXTH STRAIGHT WITH 72-44 VICTORY OVER POST UNIVERSITY THURSDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University women’s basketball team, led by 16 points from sophomore Kelsey O’Keefe (Warren, Mass.), upped its winning streak to six games as it topped CACC opponent Post University, 72-44, Thursday night at the Chace Athletic Center.
The 8-2 Bulldogs got a strong start against the 0-7 Eagles, going up 10-3 after six minutes of play. Bryant steadily increased its lead throughout the half, opening up a 15-point margin with 6:17 showing on the clock before half.
December 19, 2007
Men's Basketball Returns to Action Friday At Adelphi
The Bryant men’s basketball team, idle for exams since a 59-56 loss to Stonehill back on Dec. 12, will hit the road Friday for a non-conference game at Adelphi. Tip-off is set for 7 pm. It will be the only game for the Bulldogs during a span of 16 days as Bryant will return to action Friday, Dec. 28 hosting Post University in the Bryant Holiday Classic at the Chace Athletic Center.
This will be the only meeting of the year between Bryant and Adelphi. The two teams last meet in the first round of last year's Division II Regional tournament in Waltham, Mass.
December 19, 2007
BRYANT WOMEN TOP BRIDGEPORT, 67-57, BEHIND TRIPLE-DOUBLE FROM KOKOSKI WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI – Backed by senior captain Lynne-Ann Kokoski’s first career triple-double, the Bryant University women’s basketball team improved its winning streak to five games with a 67-57 victory over the University of Bridgeport in non-conference action Wednesday night at the Chace Athletic Center.
The matchup – originally slated for last Sunday in Bridgeport, Conn., but postponed due to inclement weather – got off to a slow start for both the Bulldogs (7-2) and the Purple Knights (3-5), who played to a 10-9 Bryant lead after nearly 10 minutes of action.
December 18, 2007
Bryant University Announces Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2008
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2008. This year's class features five former student-athletes and one contributor who will be inducted during the annual Hall of Fame and Induction Dinner on Saturday, February 9, 2008 in the Bello Center's Stepan Grand Hall. The announcement of this year's hall of fame class was made today by Director of Athletics Bill Smith.
The six new members of the hall of fame, as chosen by a 10-person committee, are: Jeff Renga '03 (Baseball); Ron Renaud '81 (Contributor); Heather Lopes '96 (women's basketball); Marcie Monaco '99 (volleyball); Philip Goss '81 (cross country); and Ray Lyons '97 (men's golf).
December 17, 2007
Women's Basketball Reschedules Bridgeport Game To Wednesday at 6 pm
SMITHFIELD, RI - Sunday's women's basketball game at the University of Bridgeport that was postponed due to weather, has been rescheduled for this Wednesday, Dec. 19 starting at 6 p.m. in the Chace Athletic Center. It will be a busy week for the Bulldogs who will host Post University (CT) at the Chace Athletic Center on Thursday evening at 5:30 pm.
December 17, 2007
BRYANT WOMEN'S SOCCER PLACES PAIR ON ALL-AMERICAN FIRST TEAM
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant women's soccer team was well represented on the 2007 NSCAA Division II All-America squad, boasting the program's first-ever All-American First Teamers in junior defender Danielle Malta (Bethel, Conn.) and senior midfielder Tricia Spada (Dedham, Mass.).
December 16, 2007
Bryant Student-Athletes Spread Holiday Cheer To Local Families
Bryant Student-Athletes have been generous during past holiday seasons and this year is no different. The Bulldogs recently took park in a food drive with the Smithfield Food Bank, supporting nine LaPerche Elementary school families in need during the holiday season. In addition to collecting several hundred pounds of non-perishable food items to be shared with the LaPerche families and the Smithfield Food Bank, the student-athletes also collected $350 in cash for the purchase of holiday turkeys.
December 16, 2007
Women's Soccer Places Five on All-Region Squad; Bulldogs Finish 13th in Final Ranking
SMITHFIELD,RI - The Bryant University women's soccer team placed five individuals on the 2007 NSCAA/adidas All-Region Team as voted on by the region's coaches. In addition, the Bulldogs closed out the 2007 season ranked No. 13 in the final NCAA Division II National Poll.
December 14, 2007
Men's Lacrosse Places Six on Preseason All-America Team
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University placed six men’s lacrosse players on the 2008 Inside Lacrosse / Face-Off Preseason All-America team. Senior goalie Michael Kennedy (left) was named First Team Preseason All-America with Bryan Kaufmann and Corey MacDougall earning Second Team Preseason Honors. Kevin Hoagland, Jim Long, and Matt Murnane round out the preseason team with Honorable Mention recognition.
December 14, 2007
Men's Lacrosse Ranked Seventh in Preseason Poll
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University men’s lacrosse team was picked seventh in the Face-Off Yearbook Preseason Top-10 poll for 2008. The Bulldogs posted an 11-4 overall record last season and coming off its most successful season under coach Mike Pressler. The Bulldogs posted a perfect 9-0 record in capturing the program’s first Northeast-10 Conference title and just missed out on earning a spot in the NCAA Division II Championship.
December 12, 2007
Men's Basketball Falls to Stonehill, 59-56 Wednesday
SMITHFIELD, RI –Randall Stallworth hit a 10-foot jumper – his only basket of the game - with a minute to go and AJ Rudowitz scored on a follow-up after a miss by Stallworth with 21 seconds left as visiting Stonehill College pulled away for a 59-56 win over host Bryant University in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball action Wednesday at the Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs will travel to Adelphi, Dec. 21 for a 7 pm game.
December 12, 2007
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HOSTS NO. 15 STONEHILL WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 5:30
The Bryant University women's basketball team looks to add onto its three-game winning streak Wednesday night at the Chace Athletic Center, when the Bulldogs take on the Northeast-10 Conference's top team in the undefeated No. 15 Skyhawks. The game can be heard live online for FREE at www.bryantbulldogs.com. Fans can watch the game live for $6.99 at www.NE10.tv.
December 12, 2007
WOMEN'S HOOPS HANDS NO. 15 STONEHILL FIRST LOSS OF SEASON, 59-53, AT HOME WEDNESDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI – On the back of a game-high 17 points from Kelsey O’Keefe (Warren, Mass.), the Bryant University women’s basketball team handed previously undefeated No. 15 Stonehill College its first loss of the 2007-08 season, 59-53, at the Chace Athletic Center Wednesday night.
The faceoff between the Bulldogs (6-2, 5-2 Northeast-10) and the Skyhawks (9-1, 6-1) started out with back and forth misses from both sides, limiting the score to 2-2 through the first four minutes of play.
December 11, 2007
SOPHOMORE CAITLAN JOHNSON NAMED TO 2007 ECAC DIVISON II ALL-STAR SQUAD
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Sophomore midfielder Caitlan Johnson (Walpole, Mass.) capped off a stellar 2007 season Monday afternoon when she was named to the ECAC Division II All-Star team, becoming the Bryant University field hockey team's lone representative and one of 10 Northeast-10 Conference players to garner ECAC All-Star honors.
December 11, 2007
Women's Soccer Places Three on Daktronics All-Region Squad
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant women's soccer team was well represented on the 2007 Division II Daktronics All Region Women's Soccer team announced recently. Senior Tricia Spada (Dedham, Mass.) and junior Danielle Malta (Bethel, Conn.) were both named First Team All-Region by Daktronics while junior Alaina Iannazzi (Methuen, Mass.) was named Second Team All-Region by Daktronics.
December 11, 2007
WOMEN'S SOCCER TO HOST 2008 ALUMNI GAME ON APRIL 19
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The 2008 Bryant University women's soccer alumni game will be held on April 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. on Sutton Field. To register, please visit the Bryant alumni relations website.
December 10, 2007
Bryant Weekly Sports Update: Track Teams Look Strong at Harvard; Basketball Hosts Stonehill Wednesday
The Bryant University men's and women's basketball teams will return to action Wednesday evening, hosting Stonehill College at the Chace Athletic Center. The women's game will tip-off at 5:30 pm followed by the men's game at 7:30 pm. Both games can be heard live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com while fans can catch all of the live action courtesy of www.ne10.tv. The men's and women's indoor track teams head into the winter break after a strong performance at the Harvard Open Saturday. Two school records fell on the weekend. Swimming is on break and will head to the island of St. Thomas to train in early January.
December 10, 2007
Men's Basketball Hosts Stonehill Wednesday Night at 7:30 pm
The Bryant men's basketball looks for its second win in a row Wednesday evening as the Bulldogs play host to Stonehill College for a Northeast-10 Conference game at the Chace Athletic Center. Tipoff is at 7:30 pm. The game can be heard live online for FREE at www.bryantbulldogs.com. Fans can watch the game live for $6.99 at www.NE10.tv.
December 10, 2007
Volleyball's Garry and Grceva Named Honorable Mention All-America by the AVCA
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University seniors Tiffany Garry (Frankfort, IL) and Likica Grceva (Natick, MA) were both named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division II Honorable Mention All-America team. The pair helped lead Bryant to the Northeast-10 Conference title and the school's 10th NCAA appearance in 2007.
December 10, 2007
Bryant Volleyball Signs Two Standouts For 2008
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University women's volleyball coach Theresa Garlacy is pleased to announce the signing of student-athletes HILARY ANDREWS (Tipp City, Ohio) and MARIA SCOCCA (Melrose, Mass.) to National Letters of Intent to enroll and participate in women's volleyball at Bryant in the fall of 2008.
December 8, 2007
BRYANT MEN DEFEAT SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE, 62-54, SATURDAY BEHIND 14 POINTS FROM EZEOKOLI
MANCHESTER, NH - The Bryant University men's basketball team came back to .500 on the season, taking home a 62-54 victory over Southern New Hampshire University Saturday afternoon at the SNHU Fieldhouse.
Bryant (4-4, 3-3 Northeast-10) went on a 10-2 run right out of the gates for an early lead that wouldn't last long. The Penmen (2-5, 1-5) would tie it at 10-10 before spotting the Bulldogs another hefty lead, 21-12 with just under 10 minutes to play in the half.
December 8, 2007
Records Fall As Track Shines At Harvard Open Saturday
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – One of the strengths of the Bryant men’s and women’s track & field teams in recent years has been in the sprints and relays. On Saturday, in only the second indoor meet of the season, the Bulldogs played to their strengths once again with a tremendous performance at the Harvard Open at Gordon Track.
December 8, 2007
WOMEN DOMINATE SECOND HALF TO TOP SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE ON THE ROAD, 61-46
MANCHESTER, NH - Backed by a game-high 19 points from sophomore forward Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.), the Bryant University women's basketball team dominated the second-half of Saturday's matchup against conference rival Southern New Hampshire to win its third-straight contest, 61-46, on the road at the SNHU Fieldhouse.
The Bulldogs (5-2, 4-2 Northeast-10) went up early, leading 17-8 at the eight-minute mark before the Penmen began to steadily climb back into the game. Backed by 5-for-7 shooting from Megan Shay, including a trio of baskets from three-point land, Southern New Hampshire (3-4, 3-3) entered the break leading Bryant, 33-31.
December 7, 2007
BRYANT BULLDOG SPORTS UPDATE WITH PAT SULLIVAN NOW ONLINE
Bulldog fans, catch with the latest on Bryant Athletics with Pat Sullivan and the Bryant University Bulldog Coaches Show brought to you each week by Comfort Suites. This week, Pat sits down with senior guard Lynne-Ann Kokoski as well as previews the men's and women's basketball weekend ahead.
December 7, 2007
Lindsey and Squitieri Named to Football All-New England Team
BOSTON - Bryant University senior's Marcus Lindsey (Bridgeport, CT) and Ralph Squitieri (Orangeburg, NY) have been named to the 2007 New England Football Writers Division II/III All-New England. The announcement was made this week by the New England Football Writers. Lindsey and Squitieri will be honored at the annual writers banquet on Thursday, December 13 in Wilmington, Mass.
December 7, 2007
Bryant Men's Tennis Ranked No. 5 Regionally by the ITA
SMITHFIELD, RI - After a successful fall tennis season, the Bryant University Men’s Tennis Team is ranked fifth in the East Region in the first Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division II Regional Poll.
Bryant is the highest ranked team in the Northeast-10 Conference, followed by Stonehill College which is ranked at No. 8 in the ITA East Region poll. This is the highest ranking in school’s history for a men’s tennis team.
December 7, 2007
Women's Tennis Ranked No. 5 in East Region
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant women's tennis team is ranked No. 5 in the East Region in the first Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) regional poll released in November. The Bulldogs are the highest Northeast-10 Conference team ranked. Sophomore Chelsea Downing is ranked No. 15 individually while the doubles tandem of Downing and Michelle Burke of Barrington, RI are ranked No. 9 in the East Region.
December 7, 2007
Men's Cross Country Receives Northeast-10 Conference Sportsmanship Award
SOUTH EASTON, Mass. - The Bryant University men's cross country team has been selected by the Northeast-10 Conference as the recipient of the 2007 Fall Sportsmanship Award. The fall awards were handed out by the league in sports of football, men's and women's cross country, field hockey, volleyball, men's golf, and men's and women's soccer.
December 6, 2007
Men's Basketball Looks to Bounce Back Saturday at Southern New Hampshire
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant men's basketball team looks to bounce back from Tuesday's loss to top-ranked Bentley this Saturday afternoon when the Bulldog travel to Manchester, NH to face Southern New Hampshire at 3:30 pm. Bryant has won four straight games against the Penmen including both meetings last year.
December 6, 2007
Bulldogs Track Stars Run Away With Honors
EASTON, Mass. - Senior indoor track standouts Hafiz Greigre (Attleboro, MA) and Nicole Radzik(Sutton, MA) received weekly honors from the Northeast-10 Conference following outstanding performances at the Northeastern University Husky Winter Carnival last week.
December 4, 2007
No. 1 Bentley Defeats Bryant in Men's Basketball 68-45 Tuesday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bentley guard Jason Westrol (Brielle, NJ) scored 17 points on 7 of 10 shooting from the floor while Lew Finnegan (Lexington, MA) and Nate Fritsch (Durham, NC) each added 14 as the top-ranked Falcons cruised to a 68-45 win over host Bryant University in Northeast-10 Conference action before 1,452 at the Chace Center Tuesday night. The Bulldogs will look to rebound when they visit Southern NH Saturday afternoon for a 3:30 pm game.
December 4, 2007
WOMEN TOPPLE NO. 21 BENTLEY, 56-55, ON LAST SECOND BASKET FROM KOKOSKI
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant senior captain Lynne-Ann Kokoski's only basket of the day was the only one that mattered.
With just 10 seconds remaining in Tuesday night's faceoff between rivals Bryant University and Bentley College, Kokoski - the lone senior on a young Bulldog squad - converted on her last of nine attempts from the field to boost Bryant to a 56-55 upset win over the No. 21 Falcons at the Chace Athletic Center.
Backed by a crowd of 1,075 fans, the Bryant women's basketball team (4-2, 3-2 Northeast-10) started out on a tear, going on a 9-2 run to through the first six minutes of play on the back of a layup and a trey from junior guard Cara Johnson (Endicott, NY).
December 3, 2007
BULLDOG WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE: Basketball Hosts Bentley Tuesday Night
The Bryant men's and women's swim teams placed fourth respectively at this past weekend's Northeast-10 Conference Championships in New Haven, CT. Bryant Amitrano placed first in the men's 50 freestyle while Tom Ferrigno was first in the 400 IM. Men's and women's basketball hosts Bentley College this Tuesday evening starting with the women's game at 5:30 pm. Bryant students wearing black will become eligible to win an iPOD Video Nano. The Bentley men are ranked No. 1 in Division II while the Bentley women are ninth.
December 3, 2007
Men's Basketball Hosts Bentley Tuesday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant men's basketball team looks to snap a four game losing skid to Bentley College Tuesday night when the top-ranked Falcons come to the Chace Athletic Center for a 7:30 pm Northeast-10 Conference game. The game can be heard live online while fans can also follow the game with LIVE STATS.
December 3, 2007
Women's Basketball to Host No. 9 Bentley Tuesday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant women's basketball team looks to shock Bentley College again in 2007-08 when the ninth-ranked Falcons come to the Chace Athletic Center Tuesday night for a 5:30 pm Northeast-10 Conference game. The game can be heard live online while fans can also follow the game with LIVE STATS.
December 2, 2007
MEN'S SWIMMING TAKES FOURTH IN NORTHEAST-10 CHAMPIONSHIPS
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The Bryant men's and women's swim teams finished fourth overall in the Northeast-10 Conference Championships that concluded Sunday night at Southern Connecticut State University. The women ended the three-day event with 448.5 points, trailing Southern Connecticut (905), Le Moyne (875.5) and Bentley College (608). The men finished with 552 points, trailing Southern Connecticut (900.5), Bentley College (698) and Le Moyne (581.5).
December 2, 2007
WOMEN'S SWIMMING FINISHES FOURTH AT NORTHEAST-10 CHAMPIONSHIPS
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The Bryant men's and women's swim teams finished fourth overall in the Northeast-10 Conference Championships that concluded Sunday night at Southern Connecticut State University. The women ended the three-day event with 448.5 points, trailing Southern Connecticut (905), Le Moyne (875.5) and Bentley College (608). The men finished with 552 points, trailing Southern Connecticut (900.5), Bentley College (698) and Le Moyne (581.5).
December 1, 2007
Ezeokoli Scores His 1,000th Career Point in Men's Basketball's 70-52 Win Over UMass Lowell Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University senior guard Jon Ezeokoli scored 16 points including the 1,000th of his career in leading the host Bulldogs to a 70-52 win over visiting UMass Lowell here Saturday. The win improves the Bulldogs to 3-3 on the season (2-2 NE-10) heading into Tuesday night’s showdown with top-ranked and undefeated Bentley College (7:30 pm) at the Chace Athletic Center.
December 1, 2007
MEN'S SWIMMING IN FOURTH AFTER DAY 2 OF NE-10 CHAMPIONSHIPS
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Bryant men's and women's swim teams are currently fourth overall after the second day of the Northeast-10 Conference Championships Saturday night at Southern Connecticut State University. The women have 298.5 points, trailing Southern Connecticut (538), Le Moyne (534.5) and Bentley College (377). The men have 364 points, also good for fourth through 40 events, trailing Southern Connecticut (531), Bentley College (422) and Le Moyne (368).
December 1, 2007
Indoor Track Opens Season at Northeastern Winter Carnival; Pair of Records Fall
BOSTON, Mass. - Two school records fell last Saturday as the Bryant men's and women's indoor track & field teams opened the winter season at the Northeastern University Husky Winter Carnival. Hafiz Greigre set a new mark in the 400 meters while freshman Stephanie Kirk broke the school record in the 55 meter hurdles. The teams will travel to the Harvard Invitational Saturday.
December 1, 2007
WOMEN TOP UMASS LOWELL, 71-37, SATURDAY BEHIND STRONG DEFENSIVE EFFORT
SMITHFIELD, RI - Behind a game-high 16 points from junior guard Cara Johnson (Endicott, NY), the Bryant University women's basketball team toppled UMass Lowell, 71-37, at the Chace Athletic Center Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs were looking for redemption after a disappointing 79-49 loss on the road to Assumption College Wednesday night, and that's exactly what they found, coming back to .500 in the Northeast-10 Conference (2-2) and moving to 3-2 overall with the victory.
December 1, 2007
Women's Basketball Looks to Bounce Back Today vs. Lowell
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant women's basketball team will look to bounce back from Wednesday's loss at Assumption when the Bulldogs play host to UMass Lowell at the Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs are 2-2 overall this season, 1-1 in Northeast-10 Conference, 1-2 in league play. The game can be heard live on www.bryantbulldogs.com along with LIVE STATS. You can also watch the game at www.NE10.tv for $6.99.
December 1, 2007
WOMEN IN FOURTH AFTER DAY 2 OF NE-10 CHAMPIONSHIPS
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Bryant men's and women's swim teams are currently fourth overall after the second day of the Northeast-10 Conference Championships Saturday night at Southern Connecticut State University. The women have 298.5 points, trailing Southern Connecticut (538), Le Moyne (534.5) and Bentley College (377). The men have 364 points, also good for fourth through 40 events, trailing Southern Connecticut (531), Bentley College (422) and Le Moyne (368).
November 30, 2007
Men's Swimming Third After Day One of NE-10 Championships
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Bryant men's and women's swim teams are currently third overall after the first day of the Northeast-10 Conference Championships Friday evening at Southern Connecticut State University. The men have 115 points, trailing Southern Connecticut (153) and Bentley College (129). The women are also third with 112 points, trailing Southern Connecticut (160) and Le Moyne (147).
November 30, 2007
Women's Swimming Third After Day 1 Of NE-10 Championships
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Bryant men's and women's swim teams are currently third overall after the first day of the Northeast-10 Conference Championships Friday evening at Southern Connecticut State University. The men have 115 points, trailing Southern Connecticut (153) and Bentley College (129). The women are also third with 112 points, trailing Southern Connecticut (160) and Le Moyne (147).
November 29, 2007
Women's Soccer Standout Danielle Malta Named Third Team All-American by Daktronics
SAN ANGELO, Texas - Bryant University junior defender DANIELLE MALTA (Bethel, Conn.) was named to the 2007 Daktronics NCAA Division II Women's Soccer All-America Third team announced this week. Sports Information Directors from NCAA Division II schools and conferences selected the All-America teams.
November 28, 2007
BULLDOG SPORTS ROUNDUP: Pat Sullivan Bryant Sports Roundup Previews Basketball Season
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant Sports Roundup with Pat Sullivan brought to you by Comfort Suites is back on the air. Listen to this week's show as Pat previews the Bryant basketball season. Pat sits down with women's coach Mary Burke prior to the Bulldogs heading to Assumption Wednesday night.
November 28, 2007
Men's Basketball Drops Tough 69-66 Decision at Assumption Wednesday
WORCESTER, MASS. – Courtland Bluford keyed a late second half run and finished with 12 second half points as Assumption College rallied from behind to knock off visiting Bryant University 69-66 in Northeast-10 Conference men’s basketball action Wednesday evening.
November 28, 2007
Women's Basketball Falls to Assumption 79-49
WORCESTER, MASS. – Assumption junior guard Bethany Plasski (Fall River, MA) scored 24 points and senior forward Sara Czarnecki (Cumberland, RI) added a career-high 12 points as the host Greyhounds rolled to a 79-49 win over visiting Bryant Wednesday night at Laska Gym. The win improves the Greyhounds to 6-2 overall on the season (2-1 in the Northeast-10). Bryant drops to 2-2 on the year and 0-2 in conference play.
November 27, 2007
Men's Basketball Visits Assumption Wednesday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University men’s basketball team hits the road this Wednesday for a Northeast-10 Conference game at Assumption College in Worcester, MA Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The Bulldogs (2-2, 1-1 NE-10) are coming off a 55-53 win over Franklin Pierce in the home opener Sunday afternoon at the Chace Center. Guard Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ) had a game-high 26 points as the Bulldogs overcame 30 percent shooting on the afternoon to earn their first conference win of the season. For his efforts, Ezeokoli earned NE-10 Weekly Honor Roll recognition on Monday.
November 27, 2007
Men's Basketball Signs Guard Don Trifari to National Letter of Intent
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University men's basketball coach Max Good is pleased to announce the signing of guard DON TRIFARI (Towaco, NJ) to a National Letter of Intent to enroll and participate in men's basketball at Bryant in the fall of 2008.
November 27, 2007
Bryant Women's Lacrosse Hosting Holiday Clinic
Bryant University will conduct a Bulldog Holiday Girl's Lacrosse Clinic December 27-29 on the Bryant campus in Smithfield, RI. The clinic will feature Bryant coach Jessica Davos and Wheton College coach Mary Jacobs. Cost is $130. Read more and signup today.
November 27, 2007
Swimming Heads to Southern for Northeast-10 Conference Championships This Weekend
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant men’s and women’s swimming teams will head down to New Haven, CT this weekend to take part in the Northeast-10 Conference Swimming & Diving Championships on the campus of Southern Connecticut State. The championship will kickoff on Friday and conclude Sunday.
November 27, 2007
Women's Basketball Looks to Rebound From Sunday's Loss Wednesday at Assumption
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant women’s basketball team looks to bounce back from Sunday’s 65-54 loss to Franklin Pierce at home when the Bulldogs head up Route 146 to face Assumption College in a Northeast-10 Conference game at Laska Gym. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.
November 27, 2007
Women's Swimming Heads to Southern For NE-10 Championships
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant men’s and women’s swimming teams will head down to New Haven, CT this weekend to take part in the Northeast-10 Conference Swimming & Diving Championships on the campus of Southern Connecticut State. The championship will kickoff on Friday and conclude Sunday.
November 26, 2007
Bulldog Bites Cookbook to Benefit Make-A-Wish Now On Sale
The Student-Athlete Advisory Council of Bryant University has compiled a collection of favorite food and beverage recipes of Bryant student-athletes, family, and friends to benefit Make-A-Wish. Cookbooks are available now, just in time for the holiday season for just $15. All proceeds from the cookbooks will benefit Make-A-Wish. They make a great holiday gift so order your copy today!
November 25, 2007
Men's Basketball Pulls Out 55-53 Win Behind Ezeokoli's 26
SMITHFIELD, RI – Senior guard Jon Ezeokoli (South Orange, NJ) scored a game-high 26 points, 20 coming in the second half, to lead the Bryant University men’s basketball team to a 55-53 Northeast-10 Conference victory over Franklin Pierce here Sunday afternoon. The win improves the Bulldogs to 2-2 on the season and 1-1 in league play heading into Wednesday game at Assumption College.
November 25, 2007
BRYANT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL FALLS TO FRANKLIN PIERCE, 65-54, IN 2007-08 HOME OPENER
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University women's basketball team fell in its home opener, 65-54, to Northeast-10 rival Franklin Pierce University Sunday afternoon at the Chace Athletic Center, despite a team-high 14 points from junior guard Cara Johnson (Endicott, NY).
Sophomores Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) and Kristin Mraz (Johnstown, NY) each chipped in 10 points for the Bulldogs (2-1, 1-1 NE-10) as well, but it wouldn't be enough to take down sophomore standout Johannah Leedham and the rest of the 4-0 Ravens (2-0 NE-10).
November 24, 2007
Volleyball's Grceva and Garry Named AVCA All-Region
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant senior’s Likica Grceva (Natick, Mass.) and Tiffany Garry (Frankfort, IL) were named to the AVCA All-Northeast Region team. This is Grceva’s first all-region honor while Garry is making her third appearance on the all-region team.
Grceva and Garry were both named All-Conference in 2007 in leading the Bulldogs to the conference’s regular season and tournament title. Grceva was recognized as the tournament championship’s most valuable player. The duo also represented the Bulldogs on the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship team after guiding Bryant to its 10th NCAA appearance.
November 19, 2007
Men's Lacrosse Announces Team Captains For 2008
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University men's lacrosse coach Mike Pressler is pleased to announce Corey MacDougall (Waltham, Mass.), Joe Cotiletta (Farmingville, NY), Kevin Hoagland (Glastonbury, Conn.) and Bryan Kaufmann (Putnam Valley, NY) team captains for the upcoming 2008 season.
November 17, 2007
Radzik Places 40th at NCAA Division II Cross Country Championship
JOPLIN, Missouri – Bryant University senior cross country standout Nicole Radzik (Sutton, Mass.) concluded her stellar career with a 40th place showing at the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championship race Saturday. Radzik, the Northeast-10 Conference and NCAA Northeast Regional Champion, finished in a time of 21 minutes, 50 seconds in the national meet. Seattle Pacific’s Jessica Pixler was the overall winner, finishing in 20:29.
November 15, 2007
Nine Football Players Named All-Conference; Granatell Offensive Player of Year; Marty Fine Named Coach of the Year
SOUTH EASTON, Mass. – The Bryant University football team captured the 2007 Northeast-10 Conference Championship and as a result were rewarded with nine players named all-conference and garnering two major awards. Fourth-year coach Marty Fine was named Coach of the Year after guiding the Bulldogs to an 8-2 overall record and second consecutive berth in the NCAA playoffs. Senior quarterback Charlie Granatell (Franklin Lakes, NJ) was named Second Team All-Conference and was voted by the league coaches as the Offensive Player of the Year for 2007.
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