July 27, 2009
BRYANT'S MARTY FINE TO ASSIST "COACH TO CURE MD" THIS FALL
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University football coach Marty Fine will join thousands of college football coaches across the country on September 26 for Coach to Cure MD, a battle to help defeat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the leading genetic killer diagnosed among children.

July 27, 2009
WOMEN'S SOCCER HOSTS ONE-DAY CLINIC AUGUST 10
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University women's soccer team will conduct a one-day clinic on Monday, August 10 at the Bryant Turf Complex. In the event of rain, the clinic will take place on Tuesday, August 11.

July 23, 2009
BRYANT VOLLEYBALL RECOGNIZED BY AVCA FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN 2008-09
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University volleyball team was recognized among a record 409 programs to earn the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for its success in the classroom during the 2008-09 school year, as announced by the AVCA Monday.

July 17, 2009
ANNUAL BLACK & GOLD A BIG SUCCESS !
SMITHFIELD, RI - Thanks to everyone who participated and volunteered for the hugely successful Black & Gold Golf Tournament Friday afternoon at Crystal Lake Golf Club. More than 100 golfers turned out to help raise money for Bryant University Athletics.

July 16, 2009
BRYANT FOOTBALL PLACES EIGHT ON PRESEASON ALL-INDEPENDENT TEAM
SMITHFIELD, RI – The college football season may be only a month away but the Bryant University football team has already garnered some early preseason honors. A total of eight Bulldogs have been named to the Phil Steele 2009 Division I Preseason All-Independent Team announced this week.

July 16, 2009
CONGDON ENDS GREAT RUN AT MASS STATE AMATEUR BY COMING UP SHORT IN SEMIFINALS
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University golf standout Scott Congdon (Foxboro, MA) defeated Antonio Grillo of Farm Neck GC Thursday morning in the quarterfinals of the 101st Massachusetts Amateur Championship at The Country Club in Brookline, MA. He would fall to Frank Vana Jr. of Marlborough CC in the semifinals, 3 to 1 to close out a tremendous tournament.

July 15, 2009
GOLF'S O'CONNELL AND CONGDON ADVANCE TO STATE AMATEUR QUARTERFINALS
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University's Jim O'Connell '06 (back) and senior Scott Congdon '10 (front) have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts State Amateur Championships respectively.

July 14, 2009
2009 Bryant University Black & Gold Golf Outing
Smithfield, RI- This year's annual Black & Gold Golf Outing will be held July 17, 2009 at the Crystal Lake Golf Club in Burrilville, RI. Last year's successful outing was also held at Crystal Lake. The Black & Gold Club Golf Outing is held to raise money for the school's Black & Gold Club. The Black & Gold Club is the Athletics department's main fundraising arm, and goes to supporting student-athletes and coaches through scholarships and capital projects. The format of the event will be Texas Scramble. The cost is $160 per golfer or $600 per foursome.

July 6, 2009
BERLIN'S GRISWOLD FINDING SUCCESS AT BRYANT
When Plainville's David Soltis officially joins the Bryant University baseball team, he'll be joining another local star in former Berlin High pitcher Matt Griswold. Griswold went 1-1 with a 3.48 ERA in 16 appearances as a sophomore for the Bulldogs last year. "The easiest thing about coming back as a sophomore is you're more familiar with everything," Griswold said. "Freshman year you don't know what to expect. I feel like it's easier to work harder. I felt a lot more comfortable."

June 17, 2009
BULLDOGS STAY ON THEIR GAME, COMPETE IN SUMMER LEAGUES ACROSS COUNTRY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Just weeks after completing another successful season in 2009 -- the program's inaugural Division I campaign - with a 32-22 record, many Bryant University baseball players are back on the diamond as they continue to compete in summer leagues around the country.

June 16, 2009
BRYANT STUDENT-ATHLETES EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University student-athletes have not only enjoyed tremendous success on the field, but continue to excel in the classroom too. In the spring of 2009, Bryant’s student-athletes posted a combined 2.97 GPA overall, marking the highest overall GPA in school history. Four programs posted a team-average GPA better than a 3.0.

June 15, 2009
POLVANI HEADLINES PAIR OF BULLDOGS TO EARN ABCA NORTHEAST REGION HONORS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Headlined by junior hurler Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn.), the Bryant University baseball team continues to scoop up postseason accolades after just one season of Division I play, placing a pair on the ABCA All-Northeast Region teams, as announced Sunday. He is joined by Northeast Region Second Team selection Jeff Vigurs (South Windor, Conn.).

June 15, 2009
WOMEN'S SWIMMING SIGNS FIVE TO NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University head women's swim coach Katie Cameron is pleased to announce the signing of five student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to enroll and participate in women's swimming at the University this fall. The announcement was made today by Cameron and Director of Athletics Bill Smith.

June 11, 2009
MCKENNA DRAFTED IN 27TH ROUND BY DETROIT TIGERS
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University baseball senior shortstop Pat McKenna (Orange, CT) was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 27th round (810th overall) during Wednesday’s Major League Baseball draft. He becomes the first Bryant baseball player drafted since Doug Johnson was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the fifth round (142nd overall) in the 2002 draft.

June 11, 2009
GOLF STANDOUT JASON THRESHER NAMED FIRST TEAM ALL-NEW ENGLAND AND TAKES HOME GCAA HONOR FOR 2009
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University golf standout Jason Thresher (West Suffield, CT) has been named First Team All-New England by the Division I New England Golf Association. Earlier this week, Thresher earned All-Region honors by the Golf Coaches Association after enjoying a tremendous junior season for the Bulldogs.

June 10, 2009
US LACROSSE TABS 2010 U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TRAINING TEAM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- US Lacrosse announced Wednesday the 40 players who have qualified for the 2010 U.S. men's national training team following a three-day tryout at Bryant University. All 40 players, tabbed by a 14-member player selection committee, advance with an opportunity to compete in the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championship in Manchester, England from July 10-24, 2010. Bryant head coach Mike Pressler will serve as head coach for Team USA.

June 8, 2009
BRYANT HOSTING TEAM USA LACROSSE TRYOUTS
Top college and professional lacrosse players from around the country will be competing this week at Bryant University for 40 spots on U.S. Men’s Training Team that will participate in practices and exhibitions games on three weekends during September and October.

June 5, 2009
POLVANI NAMED PITCHER OF THE GAME IN 2009 NEIBA COLLEGE BASEBALL ALL-STAR GAME
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University junior Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn.) threw two no-hit innings and was named Pitcher of the Game as he led the University Team to an 11-0 shutout of the College Team in the 35th Annual New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) All-Star Game Thursday night at Campanelli Stadium.

June 3, 2009
POLVANI NAMED PITCHER OF THE YEAR AS BULLDOGS PUT SIX ON ALL-INDEPENDENT TEAM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University baseball team had six players earn Division I All-Independent honors, including starting pitcher Eric Polvani, who was named All-Independent Pitcher of the Year while also being placed on the All-Independent first team as announced Wednesday. Joining Polvani on the first team were catcher Jeff Vigurs and relief pitcher Mark Andrews, while shortstop Pat McKenna, outfielder Nick Campbell and starting pitcher Kevin Cobb were all named to the second team.

May 29, 2009
BRYANT HEAD SOFTBALL COACH LISA-ANN WALLACE TO RIDE IN PAN-MASS CHALLENGE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head softball coach Lisa-Ann Wallace will be riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge on August 1-2, taking on the two-day, 198-mile bike ride through Massachusetts to help raise money for cancer research and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

May 28, 2009
POLVANI EARNS FIRST TEAM ALL-NEW ENGLAND HONORS; VIGURS, CAMPBELL, COBB NAMED TO SECOND TEAM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University starting pitcher Eric Polvani earned first team All-New England honors while junior catcher Jeff Vigurs, junior outfielder Nick Campbell and senior starting pitcher Kevin Cobb were all selected to the second team as announced Thursday by the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association. The four Bulldogs will all be eligible to participate in the 2009 NEIBA All-Star game on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Campanelli Stadium in Brockton, Mass.

May 28, 2009
GREER SELECTED THIRD OVERALL IN 2009 MLL DRAFT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University graduate student Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) was selected by the Long Island Lizards with the third overall pick in the 2009 Brine Major League Lacrosse (MLL) Draft Wednesday night in Hoboken, N.J.

May 27, 2009
EnterpriseNews.com: Raynham’s Campbell becomes Bryant’s all-time career hits leader as a junior
Nick Campbell of Raynham needed only three seasons to break the Bryant University record for hits in a baseball career. By the time the former Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High standout plays his final game next spring, Campbell should own a few more of the Bulldogs’ marks.

May 27, 2009
2009 BASEBALL YEAR IN REVIEW
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- After years of success at the Division II level, the Bryant University baseball team had to rise up to the challenge of Division I competition in 2009, and rise up they did to the tune of 32 wins, with an incredible 30 coming against DI teams. One of the most successful seasons of any Division I reclassifying team, head coach Jamie Pinzino led the squad to a record of 32-22 with a .593 winnings percentage, second behind Florida Gulf Coast for tops among reclassifying teams.

May 27, 2009
BRYANT SWIMMING CONCLUDES COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LINCOLN-CUMBERLAND
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant University men's and women's swim teams concluded a four-week long community service project with the Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln-Cumberland, where the teams helped young boys and girls improve their swimming skills.

May 22, 2009
2009 SOFTBALL SEASON REVIEW
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Playing in their first season at the Division I level, the Bryant University softball team finished with a very respectable 11 wins overall, including posting a 5-5 record against future Northeast Conference opponents. The record does not tell the whole story however, as the Bulldogs showed tremendous improvement throughout the season, playing tough against some of the top teams in the Northeast region.

May 21, 2009
GREER NAMED 2009 USILA SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICAN
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University men's lacrosse graduate student and 2009 Tewaaraton Trophy finalist Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) was named a 2009 Second Team All-American, his fourth career All-America selection, as announced by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Tuesday morning.

May 20, 2009
PFAU NAMED SENIOR SCHOLAR-ATHLETE BY THE NEW ENGLAND INTERCOLLEGIATE LACROSSE ASSOCIATION
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University men's lacrosse senior Alex Pfau (Bel Air, Md.) was named to the Ninth Annual Division I All-New England Senior Scholar-Athlete team for his outstanding academic performance in 2008-09, as announced by the NEILA Wednesday afternoon.

May 19, 2009
GREER NAMED TO USILA NORTH TEAM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University men's lacrosse captain Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) will represent the first-year Division I Bulldogs at the 68th United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association's North/South Games, to be played at Harvard Stadium Friday afternoon as announced by the USILA Monday night.

May 19, 2009
GLOVER HONORED WITH RIAIAW AWARD
NEWPORT, R.I.- After completing one of the most successful four-year careers of any athlete to come through Bryant University, Delia Glover (Marston Mills, Mass.) was honored with the RIAIAW Award in a ceremony last week at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island .

May 18, 2009
BRYANT ATHLETICS NOW ON YOUTUBE AND TWITTER
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant Athletic department is pleased to announce the launch of its own YouTube and Twitter sites. You can now check out Bryant video highlights on YouTube while receiving up to the minutes updates on Bulldog Athletics through Twitter.

May 18, 2009
BASEBALL FINISHES SEASON RANKED FIFTH IN NEW ENGLAND IN FINAL NEIBA POLL
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University baseball finished its inaugural Division I season ranked fifth overall in New England according to the final NEIBA Coaches poll released on Tuesday. The Bulldogs were 32-22 on the year and went 12-7 against New England Division I competition and 14-7 overall against New England teams.

May 16, 2009
ANNUAL REPORT: BRYANT ATHLETICS COMPLETES FIRST YEAR OF DIVISION I
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University Athletics Department completed its first year of Division I this past season. Every program picked up a Division I victory on the season with several finding success right away including baseball posting 32 victories.

May 16, 2009
TRACK COMPETES AT IC4A CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY
PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY – The Bryant University track & field team competed at the IC4A Championships at Princeton University. Alex Engel, competing in the men’s 400 meters, ran a very impressive time as the junior finished fourth in his heat with a time of 48.45, placing him 21st overall.

May 13, 2009
BULLDOGS FALL TO DARTMOUTH, 7-4, IN SEASON FINALE WEDNESDAY
HANOVER, N.H. – The Bryant University baseball team ended their 2009 season on Wednesday, falling to Ivy League Champions, Dartmouth, 7-4 in Hanover, N.H. Bryant finished its inaugural Division I season 32-22 overall, and 13-6 against New England DI competition.

May 13, 2009
Wicked Local Raynham: Former Bridgewater-Raynham star Nick Campbell sets all-time hit mark at Bryant
RAYNHAM- The hits just keep on coming for former Bridgewater-Raynham baseball star Nick Campbell. Campbell, now a junior outfielder at Bryant University, recently broke the all-time Bulldog career hit record.

May 12, 2009
O’CONNOR HELPS BULLDOGS TO DOUBLEHEADER SWEEP, 10-3 AND 4-3, OVER VERMONT
BURLINGTON, VT – Pat O’Connor went two-for-four with four RBI as the Bryant baseball team exploded for 10 runs on 12 hits to take down Vermont, 10-3, in game one of a doubleheader on Tuesday. The Bulldogs also took the night cap, 4-3, to win their fifth-straight game. Bryant improved to 32-21 with the sweep and 12-4 against New England Division I teams.

May 12, 2009
GREER, HENNESSEY NAMED NEILA ALL-NEW ENGLAND FIRST TEAM SELECTIONS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University men's lacrosse standouts Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) and Andrew Hennessey (Wading River, N.Y.) have been named to the 2009 Turfer/NEILA All-New England First Team, as chosen by New England coaches and announced Tuesday afternoon.

May 11, 2009
VIGURS LIFTS BRYANT TO 5-4 WALK-OFF WIN OVER NORTHEASTERN IN MONDAY AFTERNOON THRILLER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, Conn.) hit a two-out, two-run walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift Bryant to a 5-4 victory over Northeastern Monday afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex in the team’s 2009 home finale.

May 9, 2009
TRACK ENJOYS IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCES AT NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP
AMHERST, MA – The 2009 Bryant University men’s and women’s outdoor track & field season continued with a strong final performance at the New England Championships hosted by UMass-Amherst. The Bryant men finished 22nd with 12 points scored while the women did not score.

May 8, 2009
BULLDOGS HOST NORTHEASTERN IN FINAL HOME GAME MONDAY; TRAVEL TO VERMONT TUESDAY, DARTMOUTH WEDNESDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant University baseball team will finish off what has been a very successful inaugural Division I season, as they take their 29-21 record into the final four games. The Bulldogs will host Northeastern on Monday in their final home game of the 2009 season, before heading to Vermont for a doubleheader on Tuesday, and Dartmouth for their season finale Wednesday.

May 8, 2009
LAX.COM: BRYANT LACROSSE-THE DI PUSH, THIRD AND FINAL INSTALLMENT AVAILABLE TO VIEW NOW
Bryant University men's lacrosse and Lax.com have come together to document the Bulldogs' move to Division I. Check out what happens when the pads - and the cameras - are on in this third and final installment of Bryant: The DI Push.

May 8, 2009
TRACK'S ALEX ENGEL ADVANCES TO 400M FINALS AT NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
AMHERST, MA – The Bryant University men’s and women’s track & field kicked off the two-day 2009 New England Track & Field Championships Friday with several strong performances. Freshman Anthony Monteiro (pictured) set a school record in the men's 110 meter hurdles.

May 8, 2009
BURKE INDUCTED INTO RHODE ISLAND INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE HALL OF FAME WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University women's basketball coach Mary Burke was among 12 individuals inducted into the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Hall of Fame Wednesday night at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, R.I.

May 7, 2009
BRYANT STUDENT-ATHLETES EARN NEC SCHOLAR AWARDS
SOMERSET, NJ – Four Bryant University student-athletes have been named to the Northeast Conference Winter Commissioner’s Honor Roll and 18 additional student-athletes have been named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll announced this week by the conference office. The Commissioner’s Honor Roll honors those with a 3.75 or better grade point average. All Scholar-Athlete award winners must have earned a minimum of 60 semester hours, maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 and participated with distinction as a member of a varsity team.

May 7, 2009
TRACK & FIELD HEADS TO NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams will head to Amherst, MA for the 2009 New England Championships this Friday and Saturday.

May 6, 2009
New Haven Register: McKenna Enjoying Surge in Power
At 5 feet 10 and 170 pounds, Orange resident Pat McKenna casts an unimposing shadow each time he steps into the batter’s box. As a leadoff hitter, he doesn’t quite fit the mold typical of a home run hitter.Appearances can be deceiving. So far this season, McKenna, a senior shortstop at Bryant, has 12 home runs — double his previous high of six set as a junior.

May 6, 2009
LAX.COM: BRYANT LACROSSE-THE DI PUSH PART TWO DOCUMENTATION OF BULLDOGS' JOURNEY INTO DIVISION I CONTINUES
Bryant University men's lacrosse and Lax.com have come together to document the Bulldogs' move to Division I. Check out what happens when the pads - and the cameras - are on in Smithfield, R.I. as the Lax.com crew continues to follow the men's lacrosse team. Tag along as the Bulldogs embark on their inaugural DI season in Part Two of Bryant: The DI Push.

May 6, 2009
GREER NAMED 2009 TEWAARATON TROPHY FINALIST
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University men's lacrosse senior Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) was named among the five finalists for college lacrosse's most coveted honor, the 2009 Tewaaraton Trophy, awarded to the nation's best men's and women's lacrosse player, as announced by the Tewaaraton Committee on Tuesday afternoon.

May 6, 2009
BRYANT UNIVERSITY MEN’S SOCCER SIGNS 11 STUDENT-ATHLETES TO NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University head men’s soccer coach Seamus Purcell is pleased to announce the signing of 11 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to enroll and participate in men’s soccer at the University this fall. The announcement was made today by coach Purcell and Director of Athletics Bill Smith.

May 6, 2009
DOBMEIER EARNS ALL-INDEPENDENT HONORABLE MENTION SELECTION
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University’s Anne Dobmeier (Buffalo, N.Y.) was honored with a 2009 Division I All-Independent honorable mention selection as voted on by the 13 Independent coaches and administrators Wednesday afternoon.

May 4, 2009
BRYANT VOLLEYBALL AND THE COMMUNITY, A TRADITION CONTINUES: 2009 RHODE ISLAND SPECIAL OLYMPICS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Once again in 2009, as it has for the past 15 years, the Bryant University volleyball team got involved in their community, volunteering at the 2009 Northern Rhode Island Special Olympics, hosted on Bryant's campus Saturday.

May 3, 2009
THRESHER LEADS BRYANT TO SECOND PLACE FINISH AT NORTHEAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
ChampionsGate, Fla. – The Bryant men’s golf team was nothing short of impressive in their debut at the Northeast Conference Championship tournament over the weekend, finishing with a three-day, 54-hole total of 896 that would have placed the team in second place if they were eligible for team competition.

May 2, 2009
CAMPBELL BREAKS PROGRAM CAREER HITS RECORD AS BULLDOGS TOP WHEATON, 13-3, ON SENIOR DAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - A home run in the bottom of the sixth inning off the bat of junior centerfielder Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) would do more than put an eventual 13-3 Bryant victory out of reach for visiting Wheaton College Saturday afternoon on 2009 Senior Day at the Bryant Baseball Complex. With the shot, his second hit of the game, Campbell rewrote the Bryant baseball record books, becoming the all-time leader in career hits with 249.

May 2, 2009
BULLDOGS STAND THIRD ENTERING FINAL DAY OF PLAY AT NEC CHAMPIONSHIPS
ChampionsGate, Fla. – Although not eligible to compete for the Northeast Conference tournament title, the Bryant University golf team is making some noise at their first ever conference tournament championship, as they sit third with a two-day total of 597 to sit in third place.

May 2, 2009
BULLDOGS FALL TO SACRED HEART, 3-2, IN SEASON FINALE SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team fell, 3-2, to Sacred Heart in their final game of their inaugural Division I season at the Bryant Softball Complex on Saturday. The Bulldogs honored seniors Anne Dobmeier and Stephanie Mirando in a ceremony following the game, as the two put on the black and gold for the final time.

May 1, 2009
BRYANT RECOGNIZES HISTORIC YEAR AT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – It was an historic year for Bryant University Athletics in 2008-09 and Friday night at the annual Athletics Awards Banquet, the Bulldogs celebrated the program first year competing in Division I.

May 1, 2009
BASEBALL WELCOMES WHEATON ON SATURDAY FOR SENIOR DAY AT 1 PM; WILL HONOR SIX SENIORS IN PREGAME CEREMONY
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant baseball program will host its 2009 Senior Day on Saturday afternoon when they host Wheaton College at 1 p.m. The team will honor seniors Jon Beauregard, Kevin Cobb, Chris Foundas, Dan Lozeau, Pat McKenna and Pat O’Connor in a pregame ceremony, as they play in their second-to-last home game with the program.

May 1, 2009
MEN’S GOLF FINISHES FIRST ROUND OF PLAY AT NEC CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY
ChampionsGate, Fla. – Playing in their first ever Northeast Conference Championship tournament, the Bryant University golf team finished a great first round on Friday, shooting a 295 as a team at ChampionsGate Golf Club in ChampionsGate, Florida on Friday.

April 30, 2009
COBB GOES THE DISTANCE TO LEAD BULLDOGS PAST BEARS, 10-2, THURSDAY AFTERNOON
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Kevin Cobb allowed just two runs while pitching all nine innings and Nick Campbell went three-for-five with three RBI as the Bryant baseball team took a 10-2 win over Brown University on Thursday at Murray Stadium.

April 30, 2009
SOFTBALL HOSTS SENIOR DAY ON SATURDAY; TAKE ON SACRED HEART AT 12 P.M.
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant University softball program will play its final game on the 2009 season on Saturday, when they host Sacred Heart University at 12 p.m. at the Bryant Softball Complex. The Bulldogs will honor seniors Anne Dobmeier (Buffalo, N.Y.) and Stephanie Mirando (North Haven, Conn.) in a pregame ceremony with festivities to follow after the game.

April 29, 2009
BROWN SWEEPS DOUBLEHEADER FROM BRYANT, 7-3 AND 2-1, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Bryant University baseball team lost a pair of games to Brown, 7-3 and 2-1, Wednesday afternoon at Murray Stadium. Nick Campbell had four hits in the two games, giving him 243 for his career which ranks him second all-time at Bryant.

April 29, 2009
BRYANT DROPS PAIR OF PITCHER’S DUELS, 2-0 AND 1-0, TO ALBANY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
ALBANY, N.Y. - The Bryant University softball team fell in a pair of pitcher's duels at Albany on Wednesday afternoon, losing 2-0 and 1-0 to the Great Danes. Bulldog starter Samantha Houseal (Mount Joy, Pa.) was excellent in both contests, giving up just three runs on eight hits in 12 innings over the two games while striking out five.

April 28, 2009
UCONN KNOCKS-OFF BRYANT, 17-5, TUESDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Jeff Vigurs went two-for-three with an RBI and two doubles, but it was not enough as they Bulldogs fell to UConn, 17-5, Tuesday afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex. It was the first loss at home for Bryant, as they are now 6-1 on the year in Smithfield.

April 28, 2009
LACROSSE MAGAZINE: Greer: Playing for Pressler Meant More
The career of the most prolific goal scorer in college men's lacrosse history didn't end under the bright lights of the NCAA tournament, nor under the watchful eye of a nationally televised audience. Exactly 372 fans took in Bryant University's 13-3 victory over Holy Cross last Wednesday in Smithfield, R.I., a day that marked the end of Zack Greer's scintillating career as a college attackman.

April 28, 2009
COON AND HOUSEAL COME UP BIG IN SOFTBALL'S 1-0 WIN OVER UCONN TUESDAY
STORRS, CT – Junior Ashley Coon’s (Levittown, PA) first-inning RBI single produced the only run the game but it would be all the Bulldogs would need as the Bryant softball team picked up a 1-0 win over the University of Connecticut Tuesday afternoon.

April 27, 2009
BASEBALL WELCOMES UCONN ON TUESDAY; HEADS TO BROWN FOR THREE GAMES THIS WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bulldogs return to the Bryant Baseball Complex this week as they host the University of Connecticut on Tuesday before traveling to play Brown on Wednesday and Thursday. Bryant went 1-4 overall last week, falling to Boston College and winning one-out-of-four against Le Moyne over the weekend. The Bulldogs enter the week with a 27-18 record, and will put their perfect 6-0 record at home on the line.

April 27, 2009
MEN'S GOLF COACH INDUCTED INTO WOONSOCKET HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Bryant University's men's golf coach, Arthur "Archie" Boulet, has been recently inducted into the Woonsocket High School Athletic Hall of Fame for his outstanding athletic achievements throughout his high school career.

April 27, 2009
WPRI.com: Bryant has nation's leading scorer (VIDEO)
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) - He's the all-time leading goal scorer in Division I college lacrosse. And since his arrival in Smithfield, Bryant graduate student Zack Greer has kept pouring on the goals. Eyewitness sports reporter JP Smollins takes a look at the program. Video link inside!

April 27, 2009
BRYANT TRAVELS TO UCONN, ALBANY THIS WEEK; HOST SACRED HEART FOR SENIOR DAY ON SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant University softball team will play its final games of its Division I season this week. as they travel to UConn and Albany this week before hosting Sacred Heart on Saturday for Senior Day 2009. The Bulldogs will take on the Pioneers, who qualified for the Northeast Conference tournament this year, at 12 pm, followed by Senior Day festivities.

April 27, 2009
SCHOOL RECORD FALLS SUNDAY AT BROWN TRACK INVITATIONAL
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – It’s been a goal they’ve had their eyes set on for quite some time and now the men’s 4x400 meter relay team can say they are the fastest in school history. The quartet of Mike DiBella (Upper Saddle River, NJ), Alex Engel (Spencer, MA), Andrew Fitzgerald (New Hartford, CT) and Tom O’Connor (Westwood, MA) eclipsed the two year old record with a time of 3:16.59 at the Brown University Springtime Invitational.

April 26, 2009
POLVANI PITCHES BRYANT TO 9-1 WIN OVER LE MOYNE IN GAME ONE SUNDAY; FALL, 4-1, IN GAME TWO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Junior Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn.) threw eight shutout innings to win his sixth game of the season as the Bulldogs took down Le Moyne, 9-1, in game one of a doubleheader Sunday afternoon. Bryant lost game two, 4-1, as the Dolphins took three-out-of-four in the series.

April 26, 2009
BULLDOGS SPLIT DOUBLHEADER WITH FDU; FALL 6-2 IN GAME ONE, WIN GAME TWO 4-0 TO GET TENTH WIN OF THE SEASON
TEANECK, N.J. – Samantha Houseal (Mount Joy, Pa.) threw a complete game shutout and Anne Dobmeier (Buffalo, N.Y.) drove in two runs in Bryant’s 4-0 win over Fairleigh Dickinson Sunday, earning a split of the doubleheader after losing game one, 6-2.

April 25, 2009
DOLPHINS TAKE TWO FROM BULLDOGS, 4-3 AND 10-3, SATURDAY; MCKENNA PLAYS IN PROGRAM RECORD 211TH GAME
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Senior Pat McKenna (Orange, Conn.) set a Bryant University baseball record, playing in his 211th career game against Le Moyne College on Saturday, but the Bulldogs fell, 4-3 and 10-3 in the doubleheader. Bryant has now lost seven-straight contests to fall to 26-17, and will play two more against the Dolphins on Sunday.

April 25, 2009
WOMEN'S LACROSSE FALLS TO VILLANOVA 23-16 IN FINALE SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant freshman Mary Green scored four goals and added two assists Saturday but it was not enough as the Bulldogs fell to Villanova 23-16 on Senior Day.

April 23, 2009
BULLDOGS SPILT DOUBLEHEADER WITH BROWN; WIN GAME ONE, 11-3, FALL IN GAME TWO, 13-7
SMITHFIELD, R.I – The Bryant University softball team split a doubleheader with Brown on Thursday afternoon, winning game one, 11-3, before losing game two, 13-7. The 11 runs in game one were the most for the Bulldogs this season, as they combined for 18 runs on 24 hits in the two contests.

April 22, 2009
RAIN CANCELS BASEBALL GAME WEDNESDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The baseball game between the Bulldogs and Stonehill College was called in the bottom of the second inning due to rain. Bryant had a 1-0 lead at the time. No make-up date has been announced.

April 22, 2009
GREER TIES NCAA DIVISION I SCORING RECORD AS BULLDOGS TAKE 13-3 WIN OVER HOLY CROSS IN 2009 SEASON FINALE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A goal and two assists were all Bryant University men’s lacrosse senior Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) needed to match the NCAA Division I all-time points scored record, and that’s exactly what he did Wednesday night as the Bulldogs took a 13-3 win over Holy Cross in their 2009 season finale at the Bryant Turf Complex.

April 22, 2009
SOFTBALL HOSTS BROWN IN DOUBLEHEADER THURSDAY; TRAVEL TO FAIRLEIGH DICKINGSON SUNDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- Coming off a tough, extra-inning loss to URI on Saturday, the Bryant University softball team will return home for the first time since April 7, hosting Brown University for a doubleheader on Thursday afternoon in what could be the final home game of the year.

April 21, 2009
BOSTON COLLEGE DOWNS BRYANT, 16-8, TUESDAY AFTERNOON; CAMPBELL MOVES UP TO THIRD ON ALL-TIME HIT LIST
CHESTNUT HILL, MASS. – Boston College scored nine times in the first two innings to put the Bulldogs in an early hole that they could not climb out of, as the Bryant baseball team fell, 16-8, on a wet and rainy day in Chestnut Hill on Tuesday. Nick Campbell picked up two hits for Bryant in the game, moving up to third on the program's all-time hit list with 235.

April 21, 2009
BULLDOGS FINISH THIRD AT MOUNT ST. MARY’S SPRING INVITATIONAL
LITTLESTOWN, PA. – The Bryant University golf team combined to shoot a final round of 294, 15 shots better than their first round performance, taking home third place out of 13 teams at the Mount St. Mary’s Spring Invitational on Tuesday.

April 21, 2009
BULLDOGS TAKE ON HOLY CROSS IN SEASON FINALE WEDNESDAY NIGHT, LOOK FOR 10TH WIN TO CLOSE OUT INAUGURAL DIVISION I SEASON (7 p.m.)
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men's lacrosse team has already achieved its top team goal (a winning season), earned votes in both national polls (receiving a pair this week from the Inside Lacrosse Media Poll) and impressed the likes of Division I coaches across the country. But Wednesday night at the Turf Complex, in Bryant's season finale and 2009 Senior Night against Holy Cross, the Bulldogs will look to reach another plateau in their inaugural Division I season - earning double-digit wins with their 10th victory of the year.

April 21, 2009
MEN'S TENNIS DEFEATS HARTFORD 6-1 TUESDAY
HARTFORD, CT – The Bryant University men’s tennis team evened its record to 9-9 on the season with a solid 6-1 win over the University of Hartford Tuesday afternoon. The Bulldogs return home Wednesday afternoon to host Brandeis University for Senior Day at the Bryant Tennis Center.

April 21, 2009
MEN'S TENNIS HOST BRANDEIS FOR THEIR LAST MATCH OF SEASON
Bryant University's men's tennis will wrap up their season, on Senior Day with a match against Brandeis University. Before the match the team will honor lone senior, Jose Rodriguez (Trujillo, Peru).

April 20, 2009
BASEBALL TRAVELS TO BC, LE MOYNE THIS WEEK; HOSTS STONEHILL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant baseball team looks to bounce-back this week after being swept in a four-game series over the weekend at Florida Atlantic. The Bulldogs will travel to BC for a game on Tuesday before hosting Stonehill on Wednesday afternoon, and then heading up to Le Moyne for a four-game series next weekend.

April 20, 2009
MEN’S GOLF TIED FOR FOURTH AFTER FIRST ROUND AT MOUNT ST. MARY’S INVITATIONAL
LITTLESTOWN, PA. – Led by Jason Thresher’s (West Suffield, Conn.) one-over-par, 73, the Bryant University men’s golf team stands tied for fourth place after the first round at the Mount St. Mary’s Spring Invitational.

April 19, 2009
FLORIDA ATLANTIC USES EIGHTH INNING RALLY TO GET PAST BULLDOGS, 5-4, SUNDAY
BOCA RATON, FLA. – Florida Atlantic scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, coming back from down 4-1 to claim a 5-4 win over the Bulldogs in the final game of a four-game series on Sunday.

April 19, 2009
DEFENSE BEATS OFFENSE IN ANNUAL BLACK & GOLD SPRING FOOTBALL GAME
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Sophomore B.J. Aponte (New Britain, CT) rushed for 68 yards on 18 carries but it was the Bryant defense that stood tall Sunday as the Gold (Defense) defeated the Black (Offense) 39-26 at the annual Black & Gold Spring Football Game before more than 2,000 sundrenched fans on a gorgeous afternoon at Bulldog Stadium. The game concludes the spring football season for the Bulldogs who will open the 2009 season hosting Southern Connecticut State on September 5.

April 19, 2009
TRACK & FIELD TEAMS ENJOY SUCCESSFUL DAY AT HOLY CROSS; MEN PLACE SECOND OVERALL
WORCESTER, MA – Several Bryant University track & field athletes posted personal and season-best marks as the Bulldogs enjoyed yet another successful weekend. Competing at the Holy Cross Quad Meet, the women finished seventh while the men, behind three first-place finishes took home second in the team standings.

April 19, 2009
WOMEN'S LACROSSE SCORES 20 GOALS BUT COMES UP SHORT AT LIU SUNDAY
BROOKLYN, NY - The Bryant University women's lacrosse team equaled a season-high 20 goals but came up short falling to Long Island University 22-20 Sunday afternoon.

April 18, 2009
KID'S DAY A SUCCESS !
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council hosted a successful Kid’s Day Saturday morning at Bryant’s Sutton Field. More than 50 kids turned out to take part in various games and skill sessions with Bryant’s student-athletes.

April 18, 2009
BULLDOGS DROP PAIR TO OWLS, 12-10 AND 13-5, ON SATURDAY
BOCA RATON, FLA. - The Bryant baseball team fell in a pair of games at Florida Atlantic Saturday afternoon, losing 12-10 and 13-5 in a doubleheader in Boca Raton. The Owls have won the first three games of the four games series, with the teams finishing up the set on Sunday afternoon.

April 18, 2009
TOP ATTACK UNIT EXPLODES FOR 11 GOALS, LEADS BULLDOGS PAST BELLARMINE, 14-4, SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT HOME
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Led by four goals apiece from captains Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) and Kevin Hoagland (Glastonbury, Conn.), the Bryant University men's lacrosse team earned its ninth win of the season with a 14-4 victory over Bellarmine University at Bulldog Stadium Saturday afternoon.

April 18, 2009
URI SNEAKS PAST BRYANT, 4-3, IN EXTRA INNINGS SATURDAY
KINGSTON, R.I. – The Bryant softball team waged battle with the University of Rhode Island for the second time this season, and for the second time the Rams came away with an extra inning win, taking a 3-2 over the Bulldogs in Kingston on Saturday.

April 17, 2009
BRYANT FALLS IN GAME ONE, 9-5, TO FLORIDA ATLANTIC IN BACK-AND-FORTH BATTLE FRIDAY NIGHT
BOCA RATON, FLA. – Florida Atlantic University scored runs in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings to take a late lead that they would not let go of, as they beat the Bulldogs, 9-5, Friday night in Boca Raton.

April 17, 2009
BULLDOGS TAKE ON BELLARMINE, GO FOR BACK-TO-BACK WINS SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT BULLDOG STADIUM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - With the team's No. 1 goal - a winning season - already in hand, the Bryant University men's lacrosse team is refocused and ready for the next challenge. And that challenge approaches, as Bellarmine University comes to Bulldog Stadium Saturday at 1 p.m.

April 17, 2009
BULLDOGS TRAVEL TO TAKE ON INTRASTATE RIVAL, URI, SATURDAY AFTERNOON (1 PM)
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- Playing in their first game since April 7, the Bryant University softball team will travel to URI to take on the Rams on Saturday afternoon for the second meeting this season between the two squads.

April 17, 2009
EAGLES DEFEAT BULLDOGS 15-2 IN WOMEN'S LACROSSE FRIDAY
NEWTON, MA – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team dropped a 15-2 decision to Boston College Friday afternoon. Delia Glover (Marston Mills, MA) and Mary Green (Merrick, NY) each had a goal to the pace the Bulldogs who travel to LIU Sunday for a 1 pm game.

April 16, 2009
BRYANT STUDENT-ATHLETES TO SPONSOR KIDS DAY OUT THIS SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI - On Saturday, April 18th, the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) will be hosting Kids Day Out. This program is an interactive day camp for children from the ages of seven and up. The day will start at 9am with games and events in which all Bryant University sports teams will be represented. There will be stations on campus for children to engage in several different activities led by our own student-athletes including fun games, sports, as well as mentoring sessions.

April 15, 2009
SPRING FOOTBALL GAME SUNDAY AT 1 PM; BULLDOGS TO RAFFLE OFF A NEW CAR
Bryant University will conclude spring football practice with the annual Black & Gold Spring Game on Sunday, April 19 at Bulldog Stadium. A pre-game student BBQ with live music provided by WJMF will be open to all Bryant students starting at 12:30. A post-game BBQ for all parents will take place immediately following the game in Salmonson Dining Hall at a cost of $6.50.

April 15, 2009
Bulldogs Earn Their First National D-I Ranking
Smithfield, RI - In their first year competing at Division 1 level, the Bryant University Men’s Tennis Team appeared in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association ranking for the first time ever this week, ranked #167 out of almost 300 division I tennis programs.

April 15, 2009
BRYANT VOLLEYBALL SIGNS FOUR FOR 2009 SEASON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - After a strong inaugural season of Division I play in 2008, the Bryant University volleyball team is ready to jumpstart Year Two, and head coach Theresa Garlacy is pleased to announce the addition of a quartet of talented incoming freshmen to the Bulldogs' returning core, a group that will put the Bulldogs in prime shape to take on the Northeast Conference in 2009.

April 14, 2009
O’CONNOR, POLVANI LEAD BULLDOGS PAST NORTHEASTERN, 8-4, TUESDAY AFTERNOON
BROOKLINE, MASS. – Senior Pat O’Connor (Mattapoisett, Mass.) went two-for-five with a home run and three RBI to help Bryant get a big win over Northeastern, 8-4, at Friedman Diamond Tuesday afternoon.

April 14, 2009
MEN'S TENNIS COMES UP SHORT AT FAIRFIELD TUESDAY
FAIRFIELD, CT - The Bryant University men's tennis team, fresh off an emotional win over Sacred Heart Monday, dropped a 5-2 decision at Fairfield Tuesday afternoon.

April 14, 2009
BRYANT FALLS TO IONA, 20-10, ON ROAD TUESDAY AFTERNOON
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Junior Allison Faiola (Billerica, Mass.) scored four goals while six other Bulldogs chipped in tallies of their own, but it wouldn't be enough to keep the Bryant University women's lacrosse team from dropping a 20-10 decision to Iona College on the road Tuesday.

April 13, 2009
BASEBALL RANKED SECOND IN NORTHEAST BY NEIBA AND PING! BASEBALL
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A 3-1 week against New England baseball teams, including beating URI for the second time this season moved the Bryant baseball team up from number three to number two in New England according to the newest New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association poll.

April 13, 2009
BULLDOGS HIT THE ROAD TO PLAY NORTHEASTERN, FLORIDA ATLANTIC THIS WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After winning three out of four games last week, including two wins at home, the Bryant baseball team will hit the road for five games this week, taking on Northeastern on Tuesday before making the trip to Florida Atlantic for a four game series starting on Friday.

April 13, 2009
THRILLING COMEBACK HELPS MEN’S TENNIS TAKE DOWN SACRED HEART, 4-3, MONDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- After falling behind 3-0 through the first three points of the match, the Bryant men’s tennis team rattled off four-straight wins to take down Sacred Heart, 4-3, at the Bryant Tennis Complex on Monday. I

April 13, 2009
TRACK TEAMS BACK IN ACTION SATURDAY AT HOLY CROSS INVITE
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University men's and women's track & field teams will look to shake off the cold rain from last Saturday's meet at Brown when the Bulldogs travel up the road to take part in the Holy Cross Invitational this weekend.

April 13, 2009
WOMEN'S LACROSSE LOOKS TO GET BACK IN WIN COLUMN TUESDAY AT IONA
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University women's lacrosse team looks to get back in the win column Tuesday afternoon when the Bulldogs travel to Iona College for a 3 pm game.

April 11, 2009
THRESHER TIES FOR FIRST AS BULLDOGS FINISH THIRD AT NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Jason Thresher (West Suffield, Conn.) shot a three-over par, 110, to tie for first place at the New England Championships and lead the Bulldogs to a third place finish overall out of 11 teams at Triggs Memorial Golf Course Saturday.

April 11, 2009
WOMEN'S LACROSSE FALLS TO COLUMBIA 19-11
NEW YORK - The Bryant University women's lacrosse team fell to Columbia 19-11 Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs, who got four goals and one assist from Delia Glover and a goal and assist from Eliza Demarseilles (pictured), will travel to Iona Tuesday.

April 10, 2009
BASEBALL VS. UMASS LOWELL TIME CHANGED TO 2 PM TODAY AT THE BRYANT BASEBALL COMPLEX
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant- UMass Lowell game scheduled for this afternoon has been changed to a 2 pm start time. The game will take place at the Bryant Baseball Complex and the Bulldogs will honor the 2008 team that won a program record 43 games a year ago.

April 10, 2009
BULLDOGS SLUG THEIR WAY TO 14-8 WIN OVER UMASS LOWELL FRIDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bulldogs belted out 14 runs on 18 hits on the afternoon to take down former Northeast-10 conference rival UMass Lowell, 14-8, at the Bryant Baseball Complex on Friday. Jeff Vigurs and Pat O'Connor each drove in three runs to pace the Bulldog attack.

April 10, 2009
MEN'S GOLF SECOND AFTER DAY 1 OF NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
PROVIDENCE – The Bryant University men’s golf team is currently second out of eleven teams competing at the 2009 New England Division I Championships this weekend at Triggs Memorial Golf Course.

April 10, 2009
KAUFMANN SCORES 200TH CAREER POINT AS BULLDOGS SECURE WINNING SEASON WITH 14-8 WIN OVER PRESBYTERIAN FRIDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - With a goal and an assist on the evening, Bryant University men's lacrosse senior captain Bryan Kaufmann (Putnam Valley, N.Y.) notched his 200th career point as the Bulldogs secured their eighth victory of the year, 14-8 over Presbyterian College Friday night at the Bryant Turf Complex, guaranteeing their most sought-after team goal: a winning season in their inaugural Division I campaign.

April 10, 2009
SOFTBALL TEAM GETS INTO EASTER SPIRIT WITH WOMEN’S CENTER OF RHODE ISLAND
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant University Softball team took time out of their schedule to participate in a community service project with the Women’s Center of Rhode Island to make Easter baskets for children who are helped by the center.

April 9, 2009
LATE RALLY PUSHES BROWN PAST BRYANT, 8-6, THURSDAY AFTERNOON
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown University rallied for five runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to turn a three run deficit into a two run lead as the Bears edged past the Bulldogs, 8-6, at Murray Stadium on Thursday afternoon.

April 9, 2009
BULLDOGS TAKE ON PRESBYTERIAN FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7 P.M. IN SEARCH OF ULTIMATE SEASON GOAL: A WINNING SEASON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Their season's greatest goal has eluded them once already. But now, 10 days removed from their last contest, the No. 1 goal of the Bryant University men's lacrosse team - an above .500 record - seems close enough to touch. And this Friday night at the Bryant Turf Complex (7 p.m.), the Bulldogs will do their best to not let that chance slip away again.

April 9, 2009
TRACK & FIELD BACK IN ACTION SATURDAY AT BROWN
The Bryant University men’s and women’s track & field teams will return to action this Saturday when the Bulldogs head down to Providence to take part in the Brown Invitational. The meet will take place at Brown Stadium beginning at 9:30 am with the men’s and women’s javelin throw. The running events will kickoff at 11 am with the women’s 3000 meters.

April 8, 2009
BULLDOGS STAY UNBEATEN AT HOME WITH 8-2 WIN OVER HARVARD
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University baseball team rallied for six runs in the second inning off of Crimson starter Will Keuper, as the Bulldogs improved to a perfect 5-0 at home with an 8-2 win over Harvard Wednesday afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex.

April 8, 2009
LACROSSE MAGAZINE SPOTLIGHTS BRYANT'S KAREN HEALY
March 12, 2009 was a historic date. When Bryant, coached by Karen Healy, played at Howard, coached by Jessica Morgan, it was it was the first time two African-American head coaches ever met in Division I women’s lacrosse.

April 7, 2009
POLVANI, BULLDOGS FINISH SEASON SWEEP OF RAMS WITH 5-1 WIN TUESDAY
KINGSTON, R.I. – Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn.) threw a complete game, nine innings while allowing only one run and striking out nine, as the Bryant baseball team defeated URI for the second time this season, 5-1, Tuesday afternoon.

April 7, 2009
MEN’S GOLF FINISHES THIRD AT REHOBOTH BEACH SPRING INVITATIONAL
REHOBOTH BEACH, DEL.- Kyle Hoffman (Pawtucket, R.I.) shot a two-over par, 73, to lead the charge as the Bryant men’s golf team finished third at the Rehoboth Beach Spring Invitational on Monday.

April 7, 2009
UCONN SQUEAKS PAST BRYANT, 2-1, TUESDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I – The Bryant University softball team played the University of Connecticut tough, but fell to the Huskies, 2-1, Tuesday afternoon on a cold and windy day at the Bryant Softball Complex.

April 7, 2009
BROWN CRUISES TO 21-6 WIN OVER BULLDOGS IN WOMEN'S LACROSSE TUESDAY NIGHT
PROVIDENCE, RI - Delia Glover (Marston Mills, MA) scored three goals while junior Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA) added a pair but it was not enough as Brown scored 15 first-half goals and cruised to a 21-6 win over the Bulldogs in women's lacrosse action Tuesday night at Stevenson Field.

April 6, 2009
BASEBALL TRAVELS TO PLAY URI TUESDAY; HOST HARVARD, UMASS LOWELL THIS WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant baseball team will host two home games this week after traveling to URI on Tuesday, as they welcome Harvard on Wednesday and UMass Lowell on Friday to the Bryant Baseball Complex.

April 6, 2009
SOFTBALL HOSTS UCONN TUESDAY AFTERNOON (4 PM) AT THE BRYANT SOFTBALL COMPLEX
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Having won three of their last four contests, the Bryant University softball team gets ready for just one game this week, as they battle the Huskies of the University of Connecticut on Tuesday afternoon at the Bryant Softball Complex.

April 6, 2009
WOMEN’S LACROSSE TRAVELS TO BROWN TUESDAY NIGHT
The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team is back in action Tuesday night when the Bulldogs travel to Brown University for a 7 pm game. Bryant will be looking for its fourth win of the season and looking to bounce back from Friday’s 14-9 loss at Quinnipiac.

April 5, 2009
MCKENNA JOINS 200-HIT CLUB AS BULLDOGS FALL, 3-2 AND 4-3, IN DOUBLEHEADER SUNDAY AT NYIT
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. – Pat McKenna (Orange, Conn.) hit a single to right field in the third inning of game one in a doubleheader at NYIT, giving him 200 hits for his career as the Bulldogs fell, 3-2 and 4-3, in a pair of down-to-the-wire contests on Sunday.

April 5, 2009
MEN'S TENNIS FALLS TO BOSTON COLLEGE 5-2 SUNDAY
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - The Bryant University men's tennis team fell to Boston College 5-2 Sunday evening to drop to 7-8 overall on the year. Monday's scheduled match at Fairfield has been rescheduled for April 14.

April 5, 2009
MARTIN POWERS BULLDOGS PAST QUINNIPIAC, 6-1, IN GAME ONE; FALL, 4-0, IN GAME TWO
SMITHFIELD, R.I – Freshman Lindsay Martin went two-for-three with four RBI, including slugging her first career home run as the Bryant softball team defeated Quinnipiac, 6-1, in game one of a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs fell in game two of the twin bill, 4-0.

April 4, 2009
COBB, LOZEAU STAY PERFECT AS BULLDOGS TAKE DOUBLEHEADER, 4-2 AND 19-6, OVER NYIT
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. - Kevin Cobb (Acton, Mass.) and Dan Lozeau (Pelham, N.H.) each picked up wins on the mound, as the Bryant baseball team swept a doubleheader from New York Tech, 4-2 and 19-6, on Saturday.

April 4, 2009
FOOTBALL CONDUCTS FIRST SCRIMMAGE OF SPRING SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team held its first full scrimmage of the spring Saturday morning as the Bulldogs ran through several plays in a controlled scrimmage. The annual Black & Gold Spring Game will be on Sunday, April 19 at Bulldog Stadium (1 pm).

April 4, 2009
BALESTRIERI WINS IN STRAIGHT SETS IN BRYANT'S 4-3 LOSS TO NJIT SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University men's tennis team got singles wins from Cristian Balestrieri, Kevin Gardiner and Nicholai Hill (pictured) but it was not enough as the Bulldogs dropped a tough 4-3 decision to visiting NJIT Saturday.

April 4, 2009
TRACK CONTINUES EXCELLENT SPRING SEASON WITH GREAT SHOWING AT STONEHILL
EASTON, MA – The Bryant University men’s and women’s track & field teams continued their excellent season with another solid all-around performance by both the men’s and women’s track & field teams Saturday at the Skyhawk Invitational hosted by Stonehill College.

April 4, 2009
WOMEN'S TENNIS FALLS TO NJIT 6-1
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University women's tennis team wrapped up the 2008-09 season with a 6-1 loss to NJIT Saturday at the Bryant Tennis Courts.

April 3, 2009
2009 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED; FIVE HOME GAMES HIGHLIGHT SCHEDULE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Five home games, including the first-ever matchup with Hofstra University, highlight the 2009 Bryant University football schedule, announced today by head coach Marty Fine. Bryant’s 11-game schedule will feature three first-time matchups and includes a trip to Albany, N.Y. to face the two-time defending NEC champion University at Albany.

April 3, 2009
MEN'S TENNIS RETURNS HOME TO HOST NJIT SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT 1:30 PM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The men’s tennis team returns home from Worcester, Mass. and a 7-0 win over Holy Cross this past weekend to host NJIT this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in its first home match on the Bryant campus this season.

April 3, 2009
TRACK AND FIELD TRAVELS TO STONEHILL FOR SKYHAWKS INVITATIONAL SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University track and field teams are back in action this weekend as they head to Easton, Mass. on Saturday, April 4 to compete in the Skyhawk Invitation at Stonehill College.

April 3, 2009
WOMEN'S LACROSSE DROPS 14-9 DECISION AT QUINNIPIAC FRIDAY
HAMDEN, CT – Delia Glover (Marston Mills, MA) scored five goals but it was not enough as Quinnipiac held off the Bulldogs 14-9 in women’s lacrosse action Friday afternoon. With the loss, Bryant drops to 3-7 on the season while Quinnipiac, behind four goals from Ashley Valentine and Nicole Fiore improve to 6-2.

April 3, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK TO WIN BACK-TO-BACK CONTESTS AS THEY TRAVEL TO QUINNIPIAC FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON BOUT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- After a stellar performance against Central Connecticut State that saw the Bryant University women's lacrosse team take a 12-8 win over its future conference foe, the Bulldogs return to the road Friday afternoon for a 4 p.m. matchup with another Northeast Conference opponent in Quinnipiac at the Quinnipiac Field Hockey & Lacrosse Turf in Hamden, Conn.

April 3, 2009
WOMEN'S TENNIS HOSTS NJIT IN ONLY HOME MATCH OF THE SEASON SATURDAY AT 1:30 P.M.
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The women’s tennis team returns to the Bryant courts this weekend to host its first and only home match of the season. The Bulldogs will be hosting fellow Division I transitioner NJIT at 1:30 p.m. as they look to end their inaugural DI season with their fourth win of the year.

April 2, 2009
SKAGERLIND’S FOUR HITS LIFTS BRYANT PAST BROWN, 4-3, THURSDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Freshman Jamie Skagerlind (Holden, Mass.) went four-for-four with two RBI as the Bryant baseball team won their 20th game of the year, taking down Brown, 4-3, Thursday afternoon. The win improved the Bulldogs to a perfect 4-0 mark at home while claiming their eighth-straight victory.

April 2, 2009
MEN’S SOCCER HOSTS AIC IN FIRST SPRING GAME OF 2009
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant University men's soccer team won their first spring game on 2009, defeating old Northeast-10 foe, AIC, 1-0 at the Bryant Turf Fiield Complex on Saturday morning.

April 1, 2009
WALLACE GETS WIN NUMBER 200 AS BULLDOGS SWEEP DOUBLEHEADER AT CCSU
WEST HARTFORD, CONN. – The Bryant softball team swept a doubleheader from Central Connecticut on Wednesday, winning by finals of 4-0 and 7-3, as head coach Lisa-Ann Wallace collected her 200th career win with the program. Wallace, who is the all-time winningest coach in the history of the program, improved her record to 201-193-1 with the two wins.

April 1, 2009
BRYANT’S MARY BURKE AND KELSEY O’KEEFE NAMED DIVISION I COACH OF THE YEAR AND CO-PLAYER OF THE YEAR BY RHODE ISLAND MEDIA
SMITHFIELD, R.I. –Bryant University women’s basketball head coach Mary Burke and junior co-captain Kelsey O’Keefe (Warren, Mass.) were named Division I Coach of the Year and Co-Player of the Year, respectively, by Rhode Island media, announced Monday afternoon at the final Cox Media Luncheon of the 2008-09 season.

April 1, 2009
BOLTON SETS SCHOOL RECORD WITH 20 SAVES IN WOMEN'S LACROSSE WIN
SMITHFIELD, RI – Junior Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA) and senior Lauren Albert (South Windsor, CT) each scored three goals while junior goalie Jessica Bolton (Belgrade Lakes, ME) set a new school record with 20 saves as the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team picked up a 12-8 win over visiting Central Connecticut on a cold and rainy evening Wednesday at the Turf Field Complex.

March 31, 2009
BRYANT MAKES IT SEVEN-STRAIGHT WITH, 9-3, WIN OVER MAINE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Chris Foundas improved to 3-0 on the mound this season, as the Bryant baseball team took out Maine, 9-3, Tuesday afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex. All three wins for Foundas have come in Smithfield, as the senior scattered eight hits over six innings while striking out four to help the Bulldogs to their seventh-straight victory.

March 31, 2009
BULLDOGS HELD OFF BY NO. 12 BROWN, 11-7, TUESDAY NIGHT AT HOME
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Despite a near comeback late in the fourth quarter, the Bryant University men's lacrosse team couldn't even the score as No. 12 Brown University held off the Bulldogs for an 11-7 victory Tuesday night at the Bryant Turf Complex.

March 31, 2009
BULLDOGS HEAD TO CENTRAL CONNECTICUT FOR DOUBLEHEADER WEDNESDAY, HOST QUINNIPIAC IN TWIN BILL SUNDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team gets ready for a pair of doubleheaders this week, as they travel to Central Connecticut on Wednesday afternoon before hosting Quinnipiac for a twin bill on Sunday.

March 30, 2009
BASEBALL LOOKS TO KEEP WINNING STREAK ALIVE WITH HOME GAMES AGAINST MAINE AND BROWN THIS WEEK; TRAVEL TO PLAY NYIT IN WEEKEND SERIES
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University baseball team added a pair of home games this week, taking on Maine on Tuesday and Brown on Thursday at the Bryant Baseball Complex. The team will then make a weekend trip to New York to take on NYIT over the weekend.

March 30, 2009
BASEBALL EARNS NUMBER THREE RANKING IN LATEST NEIBA POLL
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- With an 18-7 record in their first month of Division I play, the Bryant University baseball team earned a number three ranking in the latest New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association Coaches’ Poll, including receiving two first place votes.

March 30, 2009
BASEBALL ADDS HOME GAME WITH MAINE TUESDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I – Bryant University baseball coach Jamie Pinzino has announced another addition to this week’s baseball schedule. The Bulldogs will host the University of Maine Black Bears on Tuesday, March 31 at 3 p.m. at the Bryant Baseball Complex. Last week, Bryant announced the addition of Brown to the schedule as the Bulldogs and Bears will play a non-conference game on Thursday (April 2) at the Bryant Baseball Complex starting at 3:30 pm.

March 30, 2009
COACH, PLAYERS REUNITE AS BULLDOGS HOST NO. 13/11 BROWN IN INTRASTATE SHOWDOWN TUESDAY NIGHT AT 7 P.M.
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Before any Bulldog set even a foot on a field to open the inaugural Division I season in 2009, the Bryant University men's lacrosse team set one clear goal: a winning season. Eight wins. That's what it would take. And now, on the biggest of stages for a program new to the Division I ranks, the Bulldogs will have their chance to get win No. 8 against their final ranked opponent of the season when they host No. 13/11 Brown University in an intrastate matchup Tuesday night at the Bryant Turf Complex.

March 29, 2009
BULLDOGS DROP TWO AT WAGNER ON SUNDAY, 7-6 AND 5-4
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Bryant softball team fell in a pair of close contests at Wagner on Sunday, losing to their future Northeast Conference foes, 7-6 and 5-4, in a road doubleheader.

March 29, 2009
GREEN SCORES THREE BUT WOMEN'S LACROSSE FALLS 19-9 SUNDAY AT SACRED HEART
FAIRFIELD, CT – Freshman Mary Green (Merrick, NY) scored three goals while senior Delia Glover (Marston Mills, MA) and Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA) each had two but it was not enough as Sacred Heart downed Bryant 19-9 in non-conference women’s lacrosse action Sunday.

March 28, 2009
BULLDOGS FINISH FOUR-GAME SWEEP OF BLACKBIRDS; TAKE TWO ON SATURDAY, 3-2 AND 7-2
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Junior catcher Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, Conn.) hit a one out, two-run home run in the ninth inning in game one on Saturday, as the Bulldogs once again used late inning dramatics to get past Long Island, 3-2. Bryant came back in game two with a, 7-2, victory, finishing a four-game sweep of the Blackbirds and pushing their winning streak to a season-high six-straight.

March 28, 2009
KAUFMANN, HOAGLAND, WEISENBERG BREAK OUT IN LAST-SECOND THRILLER OVER LEHIGH, 14-13, SATURDAY AFTERNOON
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Led by four goals apiece from senior attackmen Bryan Kaufmann (Putnam Valley, N.Y.) and Kevin Hoagland (Glastonbury, Conn.) and freshman midfielder Max Weisenberg (Long Beach, N.Y.), the Bryant University men's lacrosse team overcame an early deficit and held off a surging Lehigh University side late in the contest to take a 14-13 victory over the Mountain Hawks Saturday afternoon at the Ulrich Sports Complex.

March 28, 2009
MEN’S TENNIS TAKES, 7-0, WIN OVER HOLY CROSS SATURDAY
WORCESTER, MASS. – The Bryant University men’s tennis team was perfect Saturday afternoon against Holy Cross, winning all seven possible points to take the duel match victory, 7-0, on the road. The victory improved the Bulldogs to 7-6 on the season.

March 28, 2009
SOFTBALL FALLS TO URI, 3-2, IN EXTRA-INNING BATTLE
SMITHFIELD, R.I – Shauna Hobbins score the game-winning run in the top of the ninth inning on a controversial wild pitch, as URI squeaked out a win over Bryant, 3-2, in extra innings at the Bryant Softball Complex on Saturday afternoon.

March 28, 2009
BRYANT TRACK SHINES AT ANNUAL INVITATIONAL SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University men’s and women’s track & field enjoyed a very successful afternoon hosting the annual Bryant University Track & Field Invitational Saturday afternoon at the Bryant Track & Field Complex. The Bulldogs turned in several fine performances in the non-scoring meet in only the team’s second outdoor meet of the year.

March 27, 2009
MCKENNA’S BLAST HELPS BRYANT TO, 3-1, COMEBACK WIN OVER LONG ISLAND IN GAME ONE FRIDAY; TAKE GAME TWO, 15-7
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Pat McKenna hit a game-tying solo home run with a 3-2 count and two outs in the top of the seventh inning, helping Bryant to a dramatic, 3-1, come-from-behind win over Long Island in game one of a double-header Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs took game two, 15-7, to sweep the twin bill.

March 27, 2009
FORMER COACH, PLAYER REUNITE ON SIDELINES AS BULLDOGS TRAVEL TO LEHIGH IN SEARCH OF THIRD-CONSECUTIVE WIN SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University head men's lacrosse coach Mike Pressler has been grateful for every game his Bulldogs have played in their inaugural Division I season, and along the way he has faced off against a number good friends, coaches and former players alike. But Saturday's 3 p.m. bout against the Patriot League's Lehigh University is different.

March 27, 2009
Women's Lacrosse Falls to Monmouth 13-5 Friday
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team dropped a 13-5 non-conference decision at Monmouth University Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs got three goals from junior Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA) but were outshot 29 to 17 in the game.

March 27, 2009
WOMEN'S TENNIS FALLS TO LONG ISLAND 5-2
BROOKLYN, NY – The Bryant University women’s tennis team dropped a 5-2 non-conference tennis match Friday afternoon to Long Island University. The Bulldogs earned both points on defaults, one at No. 3 doubles and one at No. 6 singles.

March 26, 2009
SAAC CLEANUP A SUCCESS
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) hosted its first community service event of the year on Sunday, March 22nd. More than 70 student-athletes, led by SAAC co-chairs Steven Branch, Maureen Atkins, Kundayi Mawema and Jessica Clark, woke up early this past weekend to join together for a Campus Cleaning Day. The goal of this event was to clean up all the cans and trash in the senior townhouse area of the campus.

March 26, 2009
BASEBALL ADDS HOME DATE WITH BROWN APRIL 2 AT 3:30 PM; GAME FRIDAY AT LIU CHANGED TO DOUBLE-HEADER
SMITHFIELD, R.I – Bryant University baseball coach Jamie Pinzino has announced the addition of a single non-conference baseball game with Brown University to be played on Thursday, April 2 at 3:30 p.m. at the Bryant Baseball Complex in Smithfield, RI.

March 26, 2009
CASSESE AND PRESSLER: A PLAYER-COACH RELATIONSHIP
When Kevin Cassese was at Comsewogue High School in New York, he participated in both football and lacrosse, with his first love being on the gridiron. As time moved along however, Cassese was told that Division I college football was not in his future, and some even thought he would be unable to play any sport at the top collegiate level. That news did not sit well with Cassese, who used the skepticism to fuel his journey to Duke University, where he played under head coach Mike Pressler and developed into one of the country’s top lacrosse players. Now, ten years later, Cassese will have a chance to go head-to-head with Pressler this coming weekend as the Bryant Bulldogs make their way to the Ulrich Sports Complex for a game that will bring Cassese’s journey into high level lacrosse full-circle.

March 26, 2009
HARVARD TAKES A PAIR FROM THE BULLDOGS THURSDAY; SQUEAK OUT GAME ONE, 2-1, WIN GAME TWO, 8-1
SMITHFIELD, R.I – The Harvard University pitching staff allowed the Bulldogs to score just two runs in two games on Thursday afternoon, taking both games over the Bryant softball team, 2-1 and 8-1, at the Bryant Softball Complex.

March 25, 2009
FOUNDAS, MCKENNA HELP BULLDOGS PAST URI, 7-1, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI – Senior Chris Foundas (Needham, Mass.) went 6.1 innings, allowing just one run to earn his second win of the season as the Bryant baseball team improved to 14-7 on the year with a, 7-1, victory over URI on Wednesday afternoon.

March 25, 2009
SPRING FOOTBALL GETS UNDERWAY
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University football team opened spring practice at the football practice field as nearly 90 returning players suited up under sunny but brisk skies Wednesday afternoon. Head coach Marty, now entering his sixth season, had the team run through various position drills and work stations during the two-hour practice.

March 25, 2009
TRACK & FIELD READY TO HOST INVITATIONAL SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University men’s and women’s track & field teams are gearing up for a busy weekend as the Bulldogs host the annual Bryant Track & Field Invitational this Saturday at the Bryant Track Complex. Saturday’s meet, the team’s first home Division I meet, will feature all the Division I track & field teams in the state with Providence, Brown and the University of Rhode Island scheduled to compete.

March 24, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON WRAP-UP: BULLDOGS TAKE HOME EIGHT WINS IN FIRST DIVISON I SEASON
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- Up against one of the most difficult schedules that a first year Division I program could face, the Bryant University men’s basketball team came away with an 8-21 record, highlighted by a three-game road win streak at the beginning of February and six wins against Northeast Conference opponents.

March 24, 2009
PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN ZACK GREER NAMED LOWE'S SENIOR CLASS AWARD SEMIFINALIST
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University graduate student Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) has been named among the 30 Division I men's lacrosse semifinalists for the 2009 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, as announced by the award committee earlier this month.

March 24, 2009
BULLDOGS CONTINUE HOME STAND WITH THREE MORE GAMES THIS WEEK; TAKE ON HARVARD IN TWIN BILL THURSDAY, WELCOME URI ON SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant softball team finishes up an eight-game home stand with three more this week as they battle the Crimson of Harvard on Wednesday in a double-header before hosting URI for a game on Saturday afternoon. The team then travels out to Wagner to battle the Seahawks in a twin bill on Sunday.

March 24, 2009
BRYANT ASSISTANT COACH LAUREN AMUNDSON NAMED HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH AT STONEHILL COLLEGE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Former assistant coach Lauren Amundson was named head volleyball coach at Division II Stonehill College Monday afternoon, as announced by Stonehill Athletic Director Brendan Sullivan. Amundson spent two seasons with the Bulldogs, helping the program transition into the Division I ranks in 2008.

March 23, 2009
BASEBALL GAME WEDNESDAY MOVED TO THE BRYANT BASEBALL COMPLEX AGAINST URI; BULLDOGS TRAVEL TO LONG ISLAND FOR FOUR-GAME SET STARTING FRIDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant baseball team will return home on Wednesday to take on URI, after going 4-3 last week including an, 8-5, upset win in their home opener against Boston College last Wednesday.

March 23, 2009
SPRING FOOTBALL BEGINS WEDNESDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University football team will return to the practice field for the first time since last fall this Wednesday afternoon when the Bulldogs begin spring football practice. Wednesday’s practice, set to begin at 4 pm, will be the first of 15 total practices this spring leading up to the annual Black & Gold Spring Football Game set for Sunday, April 19 at 1 pm.

March 22, 2009
COBB PICKS UP FOURTH WIN AS BULLDOGS DEFEAT MONMOUTH 2-1 SUNDAY
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Bryant University baseball team rallied from a 1-0 deficit with a run in the seventh and a run in the top of the ninth to earn a 2-1 win over Monmouth University and earning a split in the four-game series with the Hawks. Bryant improves to 13-7 on the season while Monmouth drops to 7-8.

March 22, 2009
LARSON, HARRINGTON LIGHT UP GOAL IN BULLDOGS’ DRAMATIC 15-11 WIN OVER PENN SUNDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - A 4-1 deficit to open the game wouldn't deter a comeback for the Bryant University men's lacrosse team, as sophomore Matt Larson (Cheshire, Conn.) and freshman Travis Harrington (Vestal, N.Y.) lit up the net with a combined nine goals in the Bulldogs' breakout win over the University of Pennsylvania, 15-11, Sunday afternoon at the Bryant Turf Complex.

March 22, 2009
BRYANT DROPS PAIR TO MAINE ON SUNDAY; FALL 12-7 IN GAME ONE, 6-0 IN GAME TWO
SMITHFIELD, R.I – The Bryant University softball team finished off the weekend with a pair of losses to the University of Maine, falling 12-7 in game one and 6-0 in game two on Sunday afternoon at the Bryant Softball Complex.

March 21, 2009
LOZEAU LEADS BASEBALL TO 5-1 WIN SATURDAY AS BULLDOGS SPLIT DOUBLEHEADER
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ- Bryant senior Dan Lozeau (Pelham, NH) pitched seven strong innings allowing just one run on three hits and senior Pat O’Connor (Mattapoisett, MA) blasted his fifth home run of the year to lead the Bryant baseball team to a 5-1 win over Monmouth. Bryant would drop the second game, 5-3. The two teams close out the series with a single game Sunday at 1 pm.

March 21, 2009
BULLDOGS FALL, 3-0, IN TIGHT GAME WITH BOSTON COLLEGE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant softball team surrendered just three runs, all coming in the fourth inning, to Boston College Saturday afternoon, but it was just enough for the visiting Eagles to get past the Bulldogs, 3-0, at the Bryant Softball Complex.

March 21, 2009
TRACK & FIELD OPENS OUTDOOR SEASON WITH ANOTHER RECORD PERFORMANCE AT NORTHEASTERN
DEDHAM, MA – Spring was certainly in the air Saturday as the Bryant University men’s and women’s track & field teams opened their outdoor season at the all-day Husky Invitational hosted by Northeastern University. Following a record-breaking indoor season, the Bulldogs wasted little time setting another school mark in the first outdoor meet of the season.

March 20, 2009
CAMPBELL RECORDS HIT NUMBER 200, BUT BULLDOGS FALL AT MONMOUTH, 8-1, FRIDAY AFTERNOON
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Junior centerfielder Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.), drove a double down the right field line to record his 200th career hit, but it was not enough as the Bulldogs fell to Monmouth, 8-1, Friday afternoon. It was the first game of a four game set that will continue with a double-header Saturday afternoon.

March 20, 2009
BULLDOGS RETURN HOME FOR PAIR OF WEEKEND GAMES AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY AND PENN
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - After a tough Spring Break trip that saw the Bryant University men's lacrosse team face a pair of ranked teams en route to a 1-2 record, the Bulldogs return home to play in front of a friendly home crowd for the first time since late February. The Bulldogs will bookend the weekend with home games, first hosting first-year program University of Detroit Mercy on Friday at 7 p.m. before facing off against Ivy League opponent Penn on Sunday afternoon in 1 p.m. bout at the Bryant Turf Complex.

March 20, 2009
GREER SCORES BIG AS BULLDOGS GET BACK TO WINNING, TAKE 15-6 VICTORY OVER THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY FRIDAY NIGHT AT HOME
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Graduate student Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) scored six goals while linemates Bryan Kaufmann (Putnam Valley, N.Y.) and Kevin Hoagland (Glastonbury, Conn.) notched five points apiece to lead the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team to a 15-6 victory over the University of Detroit Mercy Friday night at the Bryant Turf Complex.

March 20, 2009
SOFTBALL WELCOMES BOSTON COLLEGE AND MAINE TO SMITHFIELD THIS WEEKEND
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After splitting their home opener against Holy Cross on Tuesday, the Bryant softball team welcomes a pair of top-notch New England softball programs to the Ocean State for a pair of weekend double-headers as Boston College and Maine visit Smithfield, R.I. All of the action begins Saturday with the Bulldogs taking on BC at 12 p.m. followed by BC and Maine at 2 p.m.

March 20, 2009
Outdoor Track & Field Set To Open Season Saturday at Husky Invitational
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams will open the 2009 spring schedule this Saturday when they head up the road to Dedham, MA to take part in the 2009 Husky Spring Invitational hosted by Northeastern University.

March 19, 2009
NFL Scout Takes A Look At Bulldog Standouts
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University senior defensive end Don Smith (Attleboro, MA) and junior linebacker Andre Whyte (Bennington, VT) worked out for a scout with the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday morning. The pair went through several speed and agility tests during the workout session.

March 19, 2009
THE JOURNAL NEWS: Kaufmann part of interesting time at Bryant
Over the last four seasons, Bryan Kaufmann has played an unexpected role in a story line that's captivated the world of college lacrosse. He's part of the new beginning at Bryant University.

March 19, 2009
LONG BEACH HERALD: Reaching for big time lacrosse
As Bryant University lacrosse begins its journey as a Division I program this spring, a former Long Beach High School star is along for the ride at the small Rhode Island college that hopes to reach big time heights.

March 19, 2009
O'KEEFE NAMED 2009 SECOND TEAM ALL-INDEPENDENT SELECTION, GRESHAM EARNS HONORABLE MENTION NOD
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University women's basketball junior captain Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) and men's basketball junior Cecil Gresham (Bloomfield, Conn.)were honored with 2009 Division I All-Independent nods, as selected by the 14 Independent coaches and administrators Wednesday afternoon. The leading scorer for each of their respective teams, O'Keefe was named to the All-Independent Second Team while Gresham earned an Honorable Mention bid.

March 18, 2009
MCKENNA POWERS BULLDOGS TO, 8-5, UPSET WIN OVER BOSTON COLLEGE IN HOME OPENER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior captain Pat McKenna went three-for-three with two homeruns to lead the Bryant baseball team past Boston College, 8-5 in their home opener on Wednesday afternoon. It was the second win for the Bulldogs over an ACC school, as the team improved to 11-5 on the season and 2-0 against the ACC.

March 18, 2009
Baseball's Nick Campbell Presented With The 2008 Rawlings Gold Glove Award
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University junior outfielder Nick Campbell (Raynham, MA) was presented with his 2008 Rawlings Gold Glove Award prior to the first pitch of Thursday's game against Boston College at the Bryant Baseball Complex.

March 18, 2009
Women's Tennis Falls to Fairfield 7-0
FAIRFIELD, CT – The Bryant University women’s tennis team dropped a 7-0 decision at Fairfield University Wednesday afternoon at the Walsh Athletic Center Tennis Courts. The Bulldogs, with the loss, drop to 3-7 overall on the year while the Stags improve to 6-1.

March 17, 2009
Baseball Picks Up Split With Holy Cross; Cobb Gets Win In Opener
WORCESTER, MA - The Bryant University baseball team returned to the New England region for the first time this year and split a double-header with Holy Cross Tuesday afternoon. The Bulldogs won the opener, 4-2 before falling in the second 5-3. Bryant (10-6) will host Boston College Wednesday afternoon in the home opener at the Bryant Baseball Complex. First-pitch is set for 3:30 p.m.

March 17, 2009
Men's Tennis Falls to Brown 7-0 Tuesday
PROVIDENCE, RI— The Bryant University men’s tennis team dropped a 7-0 non-conference decision at Brown University Tuesday afternoon. It was the second loss this season to the Bears. The Bulldogs were swept in all three doubles matches and Brown followed with straight-set victories in all six singles matches that followed.

March 17, 2009
BRYANT SPLITS HOME OPENER WITH HOLY CROSS; WIN GAME ONE, 3-2, FALL IN SECOND GAME, 11-3
SMITHFIELD, R.I – Anne Dobmeier hit a two-out, two run homerun in the first ever Division I softball game played at Bryant University to lift the Bulldogs to a home opening, 3-2, win over visiting Holy Cross Tuesday afternoon. Bryant fell in game two of the twin bill, 11-3.

March 17, 2009
BULLDOGS WRAP UP INAUGURAL DIVISION I SEASON WITH 11-18 RECORD, STAND AS WINNINGEST DI WOMEN'S TEAM IN RHODE ISLAND
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Highlighted by a five-game winning streak and six Northeast Conference wins, the Bryant University women's basketball team wrapped up a stellar inaugural Division I season with an 11-18 final record, surprising future conference rivals and other DI opponents alike with its competiveness and success in the first year of reclassification.

March 16, 2009
BASEBALL RETURNS FROM VIRGINIA; PLAYS HOME OPENER WEDNESDAY VERSUS BOSTON COLLEGE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Coming off a tremendous road trip that saw the Bulldogs go 9-2, the Bryant baseball team returns to the northeast for seven games this week, including a double-header at Holy Cross on Tuesday and their 2009 home opener against Boston College on Wednesday afternoon.

March 16, 2009
BULLDOGS OPEN DIVISION I HOME SCHEDULE WITH TUESDAY DOUBLEHEADER, STAY HOME FOR BOUTS AGAINST BOSTON COLLEGE AND MAINE
The Bryant University softball team returns to Smithfield, R.I. Tuesday afternoon for the first of eight-straight home games just one day after spending Spring Break competing in the Rebel Games in Kissimmee, Fla. The Bulldogs open the home stretch with a Tuesday doubleheader against Holy Cross (3 p.m.).

March 15, 2009
BULLDOGS SPLIT DOUBLE-HEADER WITH JMU; FALL, 9-4, IN GAME ONE, COME FROM BEHIND TO TAKE GAME TWO, 8-7
NEW MARKET, VA. – Freshman Mike DelPonte drove a two-out, two-run go-ahead homerun to right field as part of a seven run seventh inning as the Bryant University baseball team completed a dramatic comeback in an, 8-7, win over James Madison in game two of a double-header on Sunday. The Bulldogs took two-out-of-three from the Dukes, after dropping game one, 9-4.

March 15, 2009
BULLDOGS DROPPED BY NO. 5/7 TERPS, 13-6, SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO ROUND OUT SPRING BREAK TRIP
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – A pair of goals from senior captain Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) and senior Jim Long (Durham, N.H.) wouldn’t be enough to offset 32 turnovers Sunday afternoon, as the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team fell to No. 5/7 Maryland, 13-6, at Ludwig Field to round out their three-game Spring Break trip.

March 14, 2009
BULLDOGS SLUG OUT, 22-8, WIN OVER JAMES MADISON SATURDAY IN GAME ONE; GAME TWO POSTPONED
NEW MARKET, VA. – The Bryant University baseball team used an offensive onslaught that saw the squad score a season-high 22 runs on 23 hits to win their eighth game in nine tries, beating James Madison, 22-8, Saturday afternoon.

March 14, 2009
THRESHER’S FINAL ROUND 70 LEADS BULLDOGS TO 2ND PLACE FINISH AT GEICO INTERCOLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT
DELAWARE, OHIO- Jason Thresher shot a two-under par, 70, in the final round of the GEICO Intercollegiate Tournament to finish fourth individually and lead Bryant to a second-place finish out of 14 teams on Saturday.

March 14, 2009
BULLDOGS END SPRING BREAK ROAD TRIP AT NO. 5/7 MARYLAND SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN ONE OF SEASON'S BIGGEST CONTESTS
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - After nine days and two games, the Bryant University men's lacrosse team is ready to head back to Smithfield, R.I. and wrap up its 2009 Spring Break trip. Almost.

March 14, 2009
Women's Lacrosse Wins Second-Straight as Bulldogs Defeat Saint Francis (PA) 20-10
LORETTO, PA – Delia Glover (Marston Mills, MA) scored six goals and Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA) added four tallies and seven assists as the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team picked up its second consecutive win Saturday defeating Saint Francis (PA) 20-10 in non-conference action.

March 13, 2009
BULLDOGS STAND IN FOURTH AFTER ROUND 2 AT GEICO INTERCOLLEGIATE
DELAWARE, OHIO- The Bryant University golf team improved their round one performance by seven strokes, shooting a 300 in round two but fell back to fourth place at the GEICO Intercollegiate Tournament.

March 13, 2009
BULLDOGS SWEEP IN FINAL DAY OF REBEL GAMES; TAKE OUT BUCKNELL, 5-2, AND YOUNGSTOWN STATE, 2-1
KISSIMMEE, FLA. – After losing five of their first six games at the Rebel Games over spring break, the Bryant University softball team finished off the week with a pair of solid victories, beating Bucknell, 5-2, and Youngstown State, 2-1, in extra innings.

March 12, 2009
BRYANT BASEBALL TAKES OUT RICHMOND, 4-2, THURSDAY IN RUBBER GAME OF THREE-GAME SET
RICHMOND, VA. – Senior Pat O’Connor roped a two-run double to right center in the top of the seventh inning to drive in what would prove to be the game-winning RBI as the Bryant University baseball team grabbed a, 4-2, win over Richmond on Thursday to take two-out-of-three from the Spiders in the series.

March 12, 2009
MEN’S GOLF TIED FOR SECOND AFTER DAY ONE AT GEICO INTERCOLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT
DELAWARE, OHIO- Alex Daley (Hudson, Mass.) shot a 73 to finish one over par and tie him for fourth place overall as he led a Bryant attack that shot a 307 overall to tie them with Seton Hall for fourth place after round one at the GEICO Intercollegiate Tournament on Friday.

March 12, 2009
Men's Tennis Goes A Perfect 3-0 in Florida - Bulldogs Defeat St. Joseph's 4-3 Thursday
ORLANDO, FL – The Bryant University men’s tennis team closed out a very successful Spring Break trip to the Sunshine State Thursday as the Bulldogs picked up a hard-fought 4-3 win over Saint Joseph’s Thursday afternoon. After wins over Creighton and South Dakota and Thursday’s win over the Hawks, the Bulldogs have now won four-straight and improve to 6-5 on the season.

March 12, 2009
Faiola's Five Goals Lifts Women's Lacrosse First Win Of Season, 15-4 Over Howard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Behind five goals from junior Allison Faiola (Billerica, MA), the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team picked up their first win of the season downing Howard University 15-4 Thursday afternoon. With the win, Bryant improves to 1-4 on the season while Howard drops to 0-5.

March 12, 2009
Women's Tennis Defeats St. Joseph's 5-2 to Conclude Florida Trip with 2-1 Record
ORLANDO, FL – The Bryant University women’s tennis team closed out its Spring Break trip to Florida with a big 5-2 win over Saint Joseph’s Thursday afternoon. The win moves the Bulldogs to 3-6 on the season overall and 2-1 on the three-match trip to the Sunshine State.

March 11, 2009
Baseball Picks Up 10-4 Win Over Richmond Wednesday
RICHMOND, VA - The Bryant University baseball team picked up a 10-4 win over Richmond Wednesday afternoon. The Bulldogs and Spiders will close out the three-game series Thursday with a 2 p.m. game.

March 11, 2009
BULLDOGS MAKE IT THREE IN A ROW WITH, 5-2, WIN OVER SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
ORLANDO, FLA.- The Bryant University men’s tennis team cruised to a, 5-2, win over South Dakota State University Tuesday, making it three dual-match wins in a row for the Bulldogs as they improve to 2-0 on their spring break trip in Orlando.

March 11, 2009
Women's Tennis Defeats South Dakota State 4-3
ORLANDO, Fla. – After falling to Creighton Monday, the Byrant women’s tennis team picked up a big 4-3 win over South Dakota State in Orlando, Florida.

March 10, 2009
BULLDOGS HAVE FIVE-GAME WIN-STREAK SNAPPED; LOSE CLOSE, 7-6, GAME AT RICHMOND
RICHMOND, VA. – Sophomore Billy Barber hit an RBI double down the left field line in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the University of Richmond past Bryant, 7-6, Tuesday afternoon, snapping the Bulldogs’ five-game win streak.

March 10, 2009
BRYANT GOLF FINISHES FIFTH AT LONNIE BARTON MEMORIAL INVITATIONAL
BROOKLYN, N.Y.- The Bryant University Golf team made a 17-stroke improvement from day one of the Lonnie Barton Memorial, shooting 311 as a team in the second day of play Tuesday to finish in a tie for fifth place in the tournament with Long Island University.

March 10, 2009
BULLDOGS FALTER AGAINST NO. 14/18 LOYOLA, FALL, 15-11, DESPITE HALFTIME LEAD
BALTIMORE – Despite a hat trick from junior Bryant Amitrano (Valley Stream, N.Y.) and a 6-4 halftime lead, the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team couldn’t hold on for the win against No. 14/18 Loyola College Tuesday afternoon, falling, 15-11, at Diane Geppi-Aikens Field.

March 10, 2009
MEN’S TENNIS KNOCKS-OFF CREIGHTON, 4-2, MONDAY NIGHT
ORLANDO, FLA.- The Bryant University men’s tennis team won their second-straight match on Monday night, beating Creighton, 4-2, in Orlando.

March 10, 2009
SOFTBALL LOSES EXTRA-INNING BATTLE WITH SIU-EDWARDSVILLE, 6-2; DOWNED BY MAINE, 10-4, TUESDAY
KISSIMMEE, FLA. – The Bryant University softball team battled to a, 0-0, tie through the first seven innings with SIU-Edwardsville, but a five-run ninth inning broke the game open as the Cougars defeated the Bulldogs, 6-2, in extra innings. Bryant also fell in its second game, losing, 10-4, to the University of Maine.

March 10, 2009
BRYANT UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S SOCCER SIGNS TEN STUDENT-ATHLETES TO NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University head women’s soccer coach Chris Flint is pleased to announce the signing of ten student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to enroll and participate in women’s soccer at the University this fall.

March 9, 2009
BULLDOG FAMILY MOURNS LOSS OF HALL OF FAME SUPPORTER
The entire Bryant University Athletics Department would like to extend our thoughts and prayers following the loss of our good friend, Pete Sullivan, this past week. A member of the Bryant University Athletics Hall of Fame, Sullivan will be missed by all.

March 9, 2009
BULLDOGS SHOCK HOKIES, 7-5; BEAT RADFORD, 5-4, TO EXTEND WIN STREAK TO FIVE
BLACKSBURG, VA. – Senior catcher Jeff Vigurs went two-for-three with three RBI to lead the Bryant University baseball team past ACC powerhouse Virginia Tech, 7-5, Monday afternoon. The squad turned around in the second game and beat Radford, 5-4, for their fifth-straight win, improving to 5-0 on their spring break trip.

March 9, 2009
BULLDOGS IN SIXTH AFTER FIRST DAY AT LONNIE BARTON MEMORIAL
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Jason Thresher shot a team-best 79 to tie him for 18th overall and help Bryant to a sixth place standing after one day of play at the Lonnie Barton Memorial Invitational.

March 9, 2009
BROTHERS FACE OFF, EX-TEAMMATES REUNITE AS BULLDOGS LOOK FOR FIRST TOP-15 WIN AGAINST LOYOLA TUESDAY AFTERNOON
BALTIMORE, Md. - The Bryant University men's lacrosse team got its three-game Spring Break trip started in winning style with a 7-6 topping of Mount St. Mary's, but now the Bulldogs must look toward tougher competition.

March 9, 2009
BULLDOGS SPLIT IN DAY TWO OF REBEL GAMES; TOP IPFW, 4-1, FALL TO VALPARAISO, 12-0
KISSIMMEE, FLA. – Samantha Houseal struck out 13 batters in a complete game effort while picking up the, 4-1, win against IPFW in the first of two games for the Bulldogs in day two of the Rebel Games. Bryant dropped the second game to Valparaiso, 12-0.

March 8, 2009
BULLDOGS TAKE TWO FROM DELAWARE STATE 14-1 AND 6-2 IN DOUBLE-HEADER SUNDAY; FINISH THREE-GAME SWEEP
DOVER, DEL. – The Bryant University baseball team took both games of a double-header over Delaware State, cruising to a three-game sweep over the Hornets with 14-1 and 6-2 wins on Sunday.

March 8, 2009
BULLDOGS FINISH SEVENTH AT FAIRFIELD INVITATIONAL
FAIRFIELD, CONN.- The Bryant University golf team finished with a two-day total of 640 to finish seventh of ten teams at the Fairfield Spring Invitational. Charleston Southern won the tournament with a team total of 588, shooting a 286 on Saturday.

March 8, 2009
BULLDOGS BATTLE THE MOUNT SUNDAY AFTERNOON, COME OUT ON TOP, 7-6, TO JUMPSTART SPRING BREAK ROAD TRIP
EMMITSBURG, Md. - While a hat trick from senior captain Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) paced the Bryant University men's lacrosse team to a 7-6 win over future NEC rival Mount St. Mary's Sunday afternoon at Waldron Family Stadium, it was a late goal from sophomore Matt Larson (Cheshire, Conn.) with under two minutes to play that would give the Bulldogs the win, jumpstarting a three-game Spring Break road trip with the most contested victory of Bryant's young season.

March 8, 2009
SOFTBALL FALLS, 6-3, TO SOUTH DAKOTA, 6-0, TO YALE IN DAY ONE OF REBEL GAMES
KISSIMMEE, FLA. – The Bryant University softball team fell in a pair of games on Sunday as they opened up play at the Rebel games with a 6-3 loss to South Dakota and a 6-0 loss to Yale.

March 7, 2009
ENGLISH GOES DEEP THREE TIMES TO LEAD BULLDOGS PAST HORNETS, 16-7, FOR FIRST DIVISION I WIN
DOVER, DEL. – Sophomore outfielder Jordan English (Windsor Locks, Conn.) went four-for-five, hitting three homeruns while driving in five to pace a Bulldog offensive attack that piled up 19 hits as they grabbed their first Division I win, beating Delaware State, 16-7, on the road Saturday afternoon

March 7, 2009
MEN’S GOLF STANDS IN 7TH AFTER DAY 1 AT FAIRFIELD INVITATIONAL
FAIRFIELD, CONN- Sophomore Alex Daley (Hudson, Mass.) shot a 75, finishing three-over par for the day and putting him in a day for eighth place individually, as he led the Bryant men’s golf team to a seventh place standing out of ten teams after Day 1 at the Fairfield Spring Invitational on Friday.

March 7, 2009
BULLDOGS OPEN SPRING BREAK ROAD TRIP WITH BOUT AGAINST FUTURE CONFERENCE RIVAL MOUNT ST. MARY'S SUNDAY AT 1 P.M.
EMMITSBURG, Md. - As it embarks this week on a nine-day, three-game Spring Break road trip, the Bryant University men's lacrosse team looks to get back on the side of winning early, opening up Sunday afternoon against future Northeast Conference opponent Mount St. Mary's at Waldron Family Stadium.

March 7, 2009
INDOOR TRACK & FIELD CONTINUES OUTSTANDING SEASON AT IC4A'S THIS WEEKEND
BOSTON -- Coming off a tremendous performance at the 2009 Northeast Conference Indoor Track Championship and New England Championships, the Bryant University men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams were back in action on the first day of 2009 IC4A Indoor Championships at Boston University.

March 6, 2009
BASEBALL SERIES AT DELAWARE STATE MOVED TO SINGLE GAME SATURDAY AND TWINBILL SUNDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After snow and rain kept the Bulldogs off the field for four-straight days, the Bryant baseball team will head on a ten-day spring break road trip, playing 11 games in that stretch as they look for their first Division I win.

March 6, 2009
EIGHT NAMED TO NFHCA 2008 DIVISION I NATIONAL ACADEMIC SQUAD
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University Department of Athletics and head coach Shaunessy Saucier are pleased to announce the recognition of the eight members of the Bulldog field hockey team named to the 2008 NFHCA Division I national academic squad.

March 6, 2009
BULLDOGS TAKE SPRING BREAK TRIP TO KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA FOR REBEL GAMES
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- After taking home their first Division I victory in their last trip to Florida, beating Saint Francis (PA) in the Florida Gulf Coast Tournament, the Bryant University softball team will take one last trip to the Sunshine State for the Rebel Games over spring break. The squad will play eight games, taking on South Dakota, Yale, IPFW, Valparaiso, SIU-Edwardsville, Maine, Bucknell and Youngstown State.

March 6, 2009
Women's Lacrosse Falls to Wagner 11-8
STATEN ISLAND, NY - The Bryant University women's lacrosse team fell to Wagner College 11-8 Friday afternoon. The loss drops Bryant's record to 0-4 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Howard next Thursday.

March 4, 2009
BASEBALL CANCELLED AT HARTFORD DUE TO SNOW; TEAM GETS READY FOR 10-DAY SPRING BREAK ROAD TRIP
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The weather has not been kind to the Bryant University baseball team over the last few days, as they have had four games cancelled over the last four days. After rain and snow got the Bulldogs stuck down in Georgia, the Bulldogs were scheduled to play Hartford in games Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, but were forced to cancel since snow still covers the fields.

March 4, 2009
BRYANT OUTSHOOTS, BUT CAN'T TOP ARMY, FALLS TO BLACK KNIGHTS, 11-5, WEDNESDAY NIGHT
WEST POINT, N.Y. - Despite outshooting Army, 37-34, the Bryant University men's lacrosse team couldn't convert as its fell to the Black Knights, 11-5, snapping its three-game winning streak on a brisk Wednesday evening at Michie Stadium.

March 3, 2009
BULLDOGS HIT THE ROAD, LOOK TO EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO FOUR STRAIGHT AGAINST TOUGH ARMY SIDE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - With three-consecutive wins under its belt, the Bryant University men's lacrosse team prepares to hit the road again, en route to yet another tough opponent in Army, looking to extend its streak to four games Wednesday afternoon at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y.

March 2, 2009
US LACROSSE NAMES 84 PLAYERS FOR 2010 U.S. MEN'S TEAM TRYOUTS AT BRYANT UNIVERSITY
BALTIMORE - US Lacrosse has announced that 84 players have been selected to try out for the 2010 U.S. men's lacrosse team that will compete in the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championship in Manchester, England from July 10-24, 2010. The tryouts will be held from June 7-10, 2009 at Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I.

March 2, 2009
Women's Basketball Falls to Mount St. Mary's 71-68
EMMITSBURG, MD - The Bryant University women’s basketball team dropped a 71-68 decision in the season-finale Monday evening at Mount St. Mary’s.

March 2, 2009
BULLODGS FINISH FIRST DIVISION I SEASON WITH STRONG ECAC CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCES
CAMBRIDGE, MASS.- The Bryant men’s and women’s swim teams finished their first season of Division I competition Sunday at the ECAC Championships, with the men finishing 15th overall, scoring 69 points, and the women 21st, scoring 18 points.

March 1, 2009
BULLDOGS DROP PAIR TO MERCER ON ROAD ON OPENING DAY, 6-2 AND 10-9, SATURDAY NIGHT
MACON, Ga. - After rain cancelled Friday's matchups and delayed Saturday's doubleheader, the Bryant University baseball team finally got in its opening games of the 2009 season, falling to Mercer University, 6-2 and 10-9, Saturday night at Claude Smith Field.

March 1, 2009
FERRIGNO’S SIXTH PLACE FINISH HIGHLIGHTS DAY 2 OF ECAC CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR BULLDOGS; MEN JUMP TO 14TH, WOMEN 20TH
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. – Senior Tom Ferrigno swam a 4:03.11 to finish sixth in the 400 individual medley and help the Bryant men’s swim team move up to 14th overall at the ECAC Championships. The women grabbed four more points yesterday, putting them in 20th overall.

March 1, 2009
Men's Tennis Regroups For Big Win Sunday at Boston University
BOSTON - Less than 12 hours after dropping a tough 5-2 decision that didn’t end until late Saturday night, the Bryant men’s tennis team regrouped and picked up a big 4-3 win at Boston University Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs didn’t return to campus until early Sunday morning but found enough energy to pull out the dramatic win behind the strong play in doubles right away.

March 1, 2009
BULLDOGS LOSE, 3-2, HEARTBREAKER TO COLGATE SUNDAY IN FINAL DAY OF FLORIDA GULF COAST TOURNAMENT
FORT MYERS, FLA. – Colgate’s Ashley Rowe hit a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning to help the Raiders squeak by the Bulldogs, 3-2 in the final game of the Florida Gulf Coast Tournament.

March 1, 2009
Siena Rallies in Second Half for 18-11 Win Over Bulldogs
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant Freshman standout Lauren Sheridan scored four goals but it was not enough as visiting Siena rallied for an 18-11 win over the Bulldogs Sunday at the Turf Field Complex.

February 28, 2009
HALL OF FAME WELCOMES FOUR OF ITS NEWEST MEMBERS
SMITHFIELD, RI - More than 100 family and friends, teammates and coaches, Bryant University welcomed four new members into its Athletics Hall of Fame Friday evening at the Bello Center. This year’s Class includes Kevin Barletta ‘03 (Men’s Lacrosse), Bumni Akinnusotu ’03 (Women’s Volleyball) Bobby Brown ‘90 (Golf) and Greg Wolyniec ‘01 (Football).

February 28, 2009
BRYANT FALLS, 90-60, TO SACRED HEART IN FINAL GAME OF THE SEASON
FAIRFIELD, CONN. – Sacred Heart shot 60 percent from the floor while hitting 15 threes in the game to help them get past the Bulldogs, 90-60, at the Pitt Center Saturday afternoon.

February 28, 2009
BULLDOGS TAKE HOME OPENER, 20-2, OVER WAGNER, WIN THIRD-STRAIGHT CONTEST SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Hat tricks from senior attackmen Kevin Hoagland (Glastonbury, Conn.) and Matt McKeefrey (Melville, N.Y.) paced the Bryant University men's lacrosse team to a 20-2 win over Wagner College Saturday afternoon in the Bulldogs' home opener at the Bryant Turf Complex.

February 28, 2009
BULLDOGS CLAIM FIRST DIVISION I WIN WITH, 2-0, TRIUMPH OVER SAINT FRANCIS (PA) AT DAY 2 OF FGC TOURNAMENT
FORT MYERS, FLA. – Samantha Houseal (Mount Joy, Pa.) threw a four-hit shutout, striking out six batters to help the Bryant softball team grab its first Division I win, knocking-off future Northeast Conference rival Saint Francis (PA), 2-0, Saturday afternoon in day two of the Florida Gulf Coast Tournament.

February 28, 2009
BULLDOGS HANG TOUGH BUT FALL, 64-50, TO SACRED HEART SATURDAY AFTERNOON
FAIRFIELD, CONN. – Kelsey O’Keefe (Warren, Mass.) scored a game-high 20 points, including 12 in the second half, as the Bulldogs hung tough with a red hot Sacred Heart team, but fell, 64-50, in Fairfield, Conn. Saturday afternoon.

February 27, 2009
Bryant Athletics To Induct Four Into Hall of Fame on Friday, February 27
The Bryant University Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the induction of four former standout student-athletes into the Athletics Hall of Fame Friday February 27. This year’s class represents four sports, including two of Bryant’s newest programs: football and men’s lacrosse. The class of 2009 is: Greg Wolniec ’01 (Vernon, CT), football; Bob Brown ’91 (Trumbull, CT), men’s golf; Bunmi Akinnusotu ’03 (Woonsocket, RI), women’s volleyball; and Kevin Barletta ’03 (Mahopac, NY), men’s lacrosse.

February 27, 2009
RAIN DELAYS BULLDOG BASEBALL SEASON OPENER AGAINST MERCER FRIDAY AFTERNOON, TO PLAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DOUBLEHEADERS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University baseball team will have to wait another day to get in its full nine-inning 2009 season opener, as the Bulldogs got rained out of a 0-0 game in the bottom of the third Friday afternoon at Mercer College in Macon, Ga.

February 27, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL WRAPS-UP INAUGURAL DIVISON I SEASON AT SACRED HEART SATURDAY AFTERNOON
The Bulldogs will play their final game of their inaugural Division I season as they travel to play the Pioneers of Sacred Heart Saturday afternoon after a nine-day layoff. Tipoff is at 4 p.m.

February 27, 2009
MEN’S SWIMMING IN 15TH, WOMEN 22ND AFTER DAY ONE AT ECAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. – A pair of thirteenth place finishes in the 200 and 400 freestyle relays gave the Bryant men’s team 16 points in the first day of the ECAC Championships at Harvard University on Friday. The women registered four points with a 15th place finish in the 200 freestyle relay, putting them in 22nd.

February 27, 2009
Softball Drops Two On Opening Day of Florida Gulf Coast Tourney
FORT MEYERS, FL - The Bryant women's softball team dropped a pair of games Friday in the opening day of the Florida Gulf Coast University Spring Break Tournament. The Bulldogs fell to Dartmouth 8-3 and Colgate 8-7 in nine innings Friday.

February 27, 2009
INDOOR TRACK 800M RECORD FALLS AT NEW ENGLANDS
BOSTON - Freshman John Mitton (North Reading, MA) broke Bryant's eight-year old 800 meter record at the New England Indoor Track & Field Championships Friday evening at Boston University. The New England's conclude Saturday.

February 27, 2009
INDOOR TRACK READY TO COMPETE AT NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
After a brilliant performance at the NEC Championship at Landover, MD this past weekend Bryant University’s Indoor Track & Field team will be sending four outstanding athletes to the New England Championship at Boston University this weekend.

February 27, 2009
WOMEN TAKE ON CONFERENCE TOP DOG SACRED HEART SATURDAY AFTERNOON ON THE ROAD
The Bryant University women's basketball team takes its five-game winning streak on the road to Fairfield, Conn. Saturday afternoon for a 2 p.m. matchup against Northeast Conference top dog Sacred Heart.

February 26, 2009
LACROSSE'S GREER NAMED NEILA CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- After leading the Bryant University men's lacrosse team to its first-ever Division I win Sunday against Sacred Heart, Bulldog captain Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) was named the Turfer/NEILA co-Player of the Week for the week of February 16-22.

February 26, 2009
SOFTBALL HEADS TO FORT MYERS FOR FLORIDA GULF COAST TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team heads back down south for their second tournament of the year, as they will be participating in the Florida Gulf Coast Tournament in Fort Myers, Florida this weekend.

February 26, 2009
BULLDOGS GET READY FOR ECAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – With their first season of Division I competition under their belts, the Bryant University men’s and women’s swim teams prepare for one final meet, as they will take on some of the top swimmers in the region in the ECAC Championships at Harvard University this weekend.

February 25, 2009
Many Hall of Famers Expected Back For Big Weekend
SMITHFIELD, RI -- It may not be homecoming, but it may feel like it around the Bryant University campus this weekend. That’s because there will be several prominent alumni returning for the annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony this Friday at 5:30 pm at the Bello Center.

February 25, 2009
Hoopville.com: Bryant Seniors End A Journey
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - In the fall of 2005, four young men arrived on the campus of Bryant University with a college basketball career in front of them. At the time, the program was in Division II, and a highly successful one at that. The four young men all roomed together right away, and as their journey draws to a close, they are now part of a Division I program.

February 25, 2009
Men's Indoor Track Places Sixth, Women 11th at NEC Indoor Championships
LANDOVER, MD - The Bryant University Indoor Track & Field teams took part in the 2009 NEC Indoor Track Championships in Landover, MD. The placed 6th out of 12 teams while the women were 11th.

February 25, 2009
Women's Lacrosse To Support Worthy Cause Sunday
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team will be supporting a worthy cause this Sunday afternoon when the Bulldogs host Siena College at the Turf Complex at 1 pm: Friends of Jaclyn.

February 24, 2009
BULLDOGS WIN TWO IN A ROW, TOP DARTMOUTH, 12-9, ON ROAD TUESDAY AFTERNOON
HANOVER, N.H. - Senior Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) scored seven points, leading the Bryant University men's lacrosse team with five goals as the Bulldogs earned their second-consecutive win, 12-9, over Dartmouth College Tuesday night.

February 23, 2009
BOBCATS KNOCK-OFF BULLDOGS, 5-2, SUNDAY
The Bryant men’s tennis team fell to Quinnipiac, 5-2, Sunday afternoon at the Quinnipiac Indoor Tennis Courts in Hamden, Connecticut. Tom Nowak and Nicholai Hill each picked up wins for the Bulldogs, who fell to 2-4 in dual-match competition with the loss.

February 23, 2009
BULLDOGS' BARK AS BAD AS ITS BITE, NIP TERRIERS, 62-55, FOR FIFTH-CONSECUTIVE WIN MONDAY NIGHT
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y. - The Bryant University women's basketball team saw three players score in double figures, led by a game-high 19 points from junior Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.), as the Bulldogs extended their winning streak to five games with a 62-55 topping of St. Francis (NY) Monday night at the Pope Center.

February 22, 2009
BULLDOGS BREAK OUT IN FIRST-EVER DIVISION I WIN, BEAT SACRED HEART, 22-8, ON THE ROAD
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Six goals from senior co-captain Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont.) led the eight different scorers who chipped in tallies for the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team as the Bulldogs earned the program’s first-ever Division I win, 22-8, over Sacred Heart University on the road at Campus Field Sunday afternoon.

February 22, 2009
Women's Lacrosse Falls to UNH 19-2 Sunday; Hosts Siena Next Sunday
DURHAM, NH -- The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team dropped to 0-2 to start the 2009 season falling to the University of New Hampshire, 19-2 in non-conference action Sunday afternoon. The Bullodogs host Siena next Sunday at 1 p.m.

February 21, 2009
BULLDOG LACROSSE HEADS TO SACRED HEART IN SEARCH OF FIRST-EVER DIVISION I WIN
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men's lacrosse team hits the road again this Sunday afternoon, travelling to Fairfield, Conn. to take on future NEC opponent Sacred Heart University in search of its first-ever Division I win. Gametime is 1 p.m.

February 21, 2009
BULLDOGS RIP OFF FOURTH-STRAIGHT VICTORY, OVERCOME HALFTIME DEFICIT FOR 59-53 SENIOR DAY WIN OVER FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Co-captains Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) and Cara Johnson (Endicott, N.Y.) each scored in double figures to lead the Bryant University women's basketball team to its fourth-straight victory Saturday afternoon, topping Fairleigh Dickinson, 59-53, on Senior Day at the Chace Athletic Center.

February 21, 2009
Women's Tennis Comes Up Short Against Providence Saturday Night
GREENVILLE, RI – The Bryant University women’s tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to Providence College Saturday night in a non-conference match held at Rally Point. The Bulldogs, despite battling numerous injuries, put up a strong fight against the Friars only to come up short.

February 20, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK TO KEEP STREAK ALIVE AS THEY TAKE ON FDU ON 2009 SENIOR DAY SATURDAY AT 1 P.M.
The Bryant University women's basketball team looks to keep its winning streak alive as the Bulldogs welcome Fairleigh Dickinson University to the Chace Athletic Center for 2009 Senior Day Saturday afternoon. Tipoff is at 1 p.m.

February 20, 2009
Women's Lacrosse Drops Season Opener to Louisville 16-6
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University senior Delia Glover (Marston Mills, MA) scored four times but it was not enough as visiting University of Louisville raced out to a quick lead and never looked back in downing the Bulldogs 16-6 in the season-openerFriday afternoon at the Bryant Turf Complex. The Bulldogs travel to UNH Sunday.

February 19, 2009
TERRIERS TOP BULLDOGS, 82-66, ON SENIOR NIGHT AT THE CHACE CENTER THURSDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Stefan Perunicic hit his first seven three point attempts on the night, finishing with a game-high 23 points to lead St. Francis (NY) past Bryant, 82-66, on senior night at the Chace Center Thursday.

February 18, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL HOSTS ST. FRANCIS (NY) THURSDAY NIGHT IN FINAL HOME GAME OF THE SEASON; WILL HONOR FOUR SENIORS IN PREGAME CEREMONY
The Bulldogs play their final home game on the 2008-09 season as they host St. Francis (NY) tonight at the Chace Center. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. Bryant will honor senior captains Ryan McLean, Peter Lambert, Andrew Lyell and Jerrann Wright in a pregame ceremony

February 18, 2009
Providence Journal: Peter Lambert's aim is true
SMITHFIELD — Peter Lambert has got game — in particular, an accurate 3-point jump shot. He’s also got his act together and his priorities in order.

February 18, 2009
BULLDOGS PULL OUT LAST-SECOND HEROICS TO TAKE 48-47 THRILLER OVER NJIT ON ROAD
NEWARK, N.J. - Down a point with 20.5 seconds left in the game, the Bryant University women's basketball team's success rested on one play, one shot. And as the Bulldogs charged down the court after a huge stop on the defensive end, they went to their clutch player, leading scorer Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.), to get it done on a deadline.

February 18, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK FOR FIRST WINNING STREAK OF SEASON AGAINST NJIT WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON THE ROAD, TIPOFF AT 7 P.M.
The Bryant University women's basketball team looks to continue its winning ways on the road Wednesday night at NJIT. The Bulldogs have won back-to-back games and look to make it a streak against the Highlanders, who they beat, 66-62, on Jan. 28. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

February 17, 2009
Bryant Student-Athletes Named to NEC Academic Team
After a challenging first season competing at the Division I level, Bryant student-athletes achieved success in the classroom as well as on the field. A total of 46 student-athletes were recognized in the Northeast Conference for their outstanding academic achievements during their fall season.

February 17, 2009
GRESHAM POSTS DOUBLE-DOUBLE AS BULLDOGS ROUT NJIT, 70-46, TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE CHACE CENTER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Cecil Gresham posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds to pace the Bulldogs past NJIT, 70-46, Tuesday night at the Chace Center.

February 17, 2009
Women's Lacrosse Opens 2009 Season Friday Hosting Louisville
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's lacrosse team will open the 2009 season this Friday afternoon hosting the University of Louisville at the Turf Complex. Game time is 3:30 p.m.

February 16, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK FOR REVENGE TUESDAY NIGHT; HOST NJIT AT THE CHACE CENTER
Bryant looks to get back in the win column this evening as the Bulldogs host New Jersey Institute of Technology at the Chace Athletic Center. Tip is at 7 p.m.

February 16, 2009
HOAGLAND NETS TWO, BULLDOGS FALL IN DIVISION I OPENER, 10-4, TO TOP-RANKED VIRGINIA MONDAY AFTERNOON
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The world of sports rarely sees a David vs. Goliath matchup like this one. Bryant University, in its first-ever Division I contest, took on the nation's top-ranked team in the University of Virginia. And while there was no great upset on the horizon for the Bulldogs - a 10-4 loss was the result - the Bryant University men's lacrosse team proved it was truly ready for what is to come.

February 16, 2009
BULLDOGS KEEP WINNING AT HOME, TAKE 71-53 VICTORY OVER WAGNER MONDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Led by double-doubles from captains Cara Johnson (Endicott, N.Y.) and Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.), the Bryant University women's basketball team won back-to-back games for the first time this season, topping future Northeast Conference opponent Wagner, 71-53, Monday night at the Chace Athletic Center.

February 16, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK FOR BACK-TO-BACK WINS MONDAY NIGHT, HOST WAGNER COLLEGE AT HOME AT 7 P.M.
The Bryant University women's basketball team saw the return of winning coincide with the return home to the Chace Athletic Center in their last outing (an 85-76 win over Central Connecticut) and look for their first back-to-back wins of the season Monday night against Wagner College. Tipoff is 7 p.m.

February 16, 2009
Women's Lacrosse Readies For Division I Debut
The Bryant University women's lacrosse team welcomes 12 letterwinners - including eight starters - back to the lineup this spring as the Bulldogs prepare for their first season competing at the Division I level.

February 15, 2009
Records Fall As Indoor Track Competes at BU Valentine's Day Meet
BOSTON – The Bryant University men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams put in their final tune up for the Northeast Conference Indoor Championships with a record-breaking performance at the Boston University Valentine’s Day Invitational over the weekend.

February 15, 2009
WOMEN’S SWIMMING FINISHES FIFTH AT NORTHEAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
NEW HAVEN, CONN. – The Bryant University women’s swim team finished their first ever Northeast Conference Championship meet on Saturday, scoring a total of 126 points and taking fifth place out of seven teams.

February 14, 2009
BULLDOGS COME UP JUST SHORT AGAINST CENTRAL CONNECTICUT; FALL, 65-61, SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant men’s basketball team came up a little short against future Northeast Conference rival Central Connecticut, falling, 65-61, at the Chace Center Saturday afternoon, despite shooting 9-for-21 from three for the game.

February 14, 2009
BULLDOGS OPEN INAUGURAL DIVISION I SCHEDULE WITH BOUT AT TOP-RANKED VIRGINIA MONDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University head coach Mike Pressler said he wanted to give his 2009 Bulldogs a schedule they could "hang their hats on." A coach who follows through on his word, Pressler did just that.

February 14, 2009
BULLDOGS GET HOT AT HOME, TAKE 85-76 WIN OVER CENTRAL CONNECTICUT TO SNAP LOSING STREAK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - In its best shooting performance of the year, the Bryant University women's basketball team earned its seventh win of the season and fourth home victory, beating future conference rival Central Connecticut, 85-76, to snap a four-game losing streak on the back of a season-high 32 points from junior Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.).

February 14, 2009
BULLDOGS JUMP TO FIFTH AFTER TWO DAYS OF COMPETITION AT NEC CHAMPIONSHIPS
NEW HAVEN, CONN. - The Bulldogs jumped up one spot to fifth place after collecting 76 points during day two of the Northeast Conference Championships in New Haven on Friday, giving them a two day total of 126 points.

February 13, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL FACES-OFF WITH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE CHACE CENTER
Bryant looks to rebound from Thursday’s 72-60 loss to Wagner when the Bulldogs host Central Connecticut at the Chace Athletic Center Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.

February 13, 2009
BULLDOGS FACE CCSU IN 2009 REMATCH, OPEN SATURDAY'S BASKETBALL HOME DOUBLEHEADER AT 1 P.M.
The Bryant University women's basketball team returns home after a difficult road trip. The Bulldogs will host Central Connecticut State University in a 1 p.m. matchup that will serve as the front of Saturday's basketball doubleheader at the Chace Athletic Center.

February 13, 2009
WOMEN’S SWIMMING IN SIXTH AFTER DAY 1 OF NORTHEAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
NEW HAVEN, CONN. – The Bryant University women’s swim team picked up 50 points on the first day of the Northeast Conference Championship meet, putting them in sixth place with two days of competition remaining. Central Connecticut stands in first place with 192 points after winning four events on the first day.

February 12, 2009
SEAHAWKS STOP STREAKING BULLDOGS; KNOCK-OFF BRYANT, 72-60, THURSDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Wagner Seahawks hit a season-best 12 three’s as they stopped the Bulldogs’ three-game win streak, beating Bryant, 72-60, at the Chace Center Thursday night.

February 12, 2009
BULLDOGS OPEN NEW ERA OF BRYANT LACROSSE IN 2009, READY TO TAKE PROGRAM TO NEXT LEVEL AND IN THE DIVISION I RANKS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Coming off its most successful season to date in 2008, the Bryant University men's lacrosse team has achieved all that it was meant to and more at the Division II level, leaving the program and head coach Mike Pressler are ready for a new challenge, a new era: Division I.

February 11, 2009
BRYANT RETURNS TO THE CHACE CENTER RIDING A THREE-GAME WINNING STREAK; BATTLE WAGNER THURSDAY NIGHT
The Bryant University men’s basketball team returns to the Chace Center Thursday night on a three-game winning streak as they take on the Seahawks of Wagner College. Tipoff is at 7 p.m

February 9, 2009
MEN’S SWIMMING COMES UP WITH SOLID PERFORMANCES AT NEW ENGLAND INVITATIONAL SATURDAY AFTERNOON
KINGSTON, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s swim team had two more individuals qualify for the ECAC Championships and three relay teams as the squad put together some strong swims at the New England Invitational held at the University of Rhode Island on Saturday.

February 9, 2009
BULLDOGS CONTINUE ROAD STRUGGLES, FALL TO MONMOUTH, 67-49, MONDAY NIGHT
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. - The Bryant University women's basketball team continued its road troubles against Monmouth University, again struggling to find its shot to fall to the Hawks, 76-49, at the Boylan Gym Monday night.

February 9, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK TO SNAP LOSING STREAK BEFORE RETURNING HOME, TAKE ON MONMOUTH MONDAY NIGHT AT 7 P.M.
The Bryant University women's basketball team closes out its current four-game road trip with a 7 p.m. Monday night matchup against future Northeast Conference rival Monmouth University.

February 8, 2009
SOFTBALL WRAPS-UP PLAY AT CENTENARY TOURNAMENT WITH, 9-0, LOSS TO BOSTON COLLEGE
SHREVEPORT, LA - Taylor Peyton and April Kidd combined for a five inning, no-hit shutout to lead Boston College past Bryant Sunday morning, 9-0, in the final game of the Centenary Tournament in Shreveport, Louisiana, as the Bulldogs wrapped-up their first ever Division I tournament.

February 7, 2009
BRYANT WINS THIRD-STRAIGHT; TAKE DOWN QUINNIPIAC, 72-68, ON THE ROAD SATURDAY AFTERNOON
HAMDEN, CONN. – The Bryant University men’s basketball finished a successful road stint with an impressive, 72-68, victory over Quinnipiac on Saturday afternoon to win their third-straight game and fifth in the last seven.

February 7, 2009
CENTENARY, MISSOURI STATE DOWN BULLDOGS; DROP PAIR OF 4-0 DECISIONS IN DAY TWO OF CENTENARY TOURNAMENT
SHREVEPORT, LA – Despite strong pitching performances from sophomore Samantha Houseal, who gave up just five earned runs over 12.1 innings, the Bryant softball team fell to host Centenary and Missouri State, both by a final of 4-0 Saturday night in day two of the Centenary Tournament.

February 7, 2009
BULLDOGS STRUGGLE AGAINST STRONG QUINNIPIAC SQUAD, FALL, 66-49, SATURDAY AFTERNOON ON ROAD
HAMDEN, Conn. - The Bryant University women's basketball team struggled to find its shot against an aggressive Quinnipiac team Saturday afternoon, falling to the Bobcats, 66-49, at the TD Banknorth Sports Center despite the ninth double-double of the year from junior Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.).

February 7, 2009
Women's Tennis Falls to Quinnipiac 7-0
HAMDEN, NJ - The Bryant University women's tennis team opened its spring schedule with a 7-0 loss at Quinnipiac. The Bulldogs fell in straight-sets in singles play with newcomer Morganne Downing (Cherry Hills, CO) falling to Mary Wilson at No. 1 singles, 6-1, 6-2.

February 6, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL FINISHES ROAD TRIP AT QUINNIPIAC SATURDAY AFTERNOON IN SEARCH OF THIRD-STRAIGHT WIN
The Bryant University men’s basketball team plays their final game of a four-game road trip Saturday afternoon and are looking for their third-straight win as they battle the Bobcats of Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. Tipoff is at 2 p.m.

February 6, 2009
BULLDOGS DROP FIRST PAIR OF DIVISION I CONTESTS; FALL, 14-0, TO SIU-EDWARDSVILLE AND, 3-1, TO NICHOLLS STATE
SHREVEPORT, LOUIS. – The Bryant University softball team began Division I play on Friday at the Centenary Tournament in Shreveport, Louisiana, falling in a double-header to SIU Edwardsville, 14-0, and Nicholls State, 3-1.

February 6, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK FOR WIN ON ROAD AT QUINNIPIAC SATURDAY AFTERNOON; TIPOFF AT 12 P.M.
The Bryant University women's basketball team continues on its current four-game road trip with a noon matchup against Quinnipiac Saturday. Tipoff is at noon.

February 5, 2009
BULLDOG BASEBALL READY TO TAKE ON DIVISION I COMPETITION IN 2009
The Bryant University baseball team, fresh off a school-record 43 wins, a Northeast-10 Championship and an NCAA Northeast Regional final in 2008, will make the transition this spring to Division I baseball. Here is a look into the 2009 Bulldogs as spring practice begins and Bryant prepares itself for a new era in Bulldog baseball.

February 5, 2009
FORMER BRYANT ASST. FOOTBALL COACH NAMED DEFENSIVE BACKS COACH FOR THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
The former Bryant asst. football coach, Josh Boyer has been recently named the new defensive backs coach for the New England Patriots. Boyer will be continuing on to his fourth season with the Patriots in the upcoming 2009 season. For the past three seasons (2006-08), he has served as a defensive coaching assistant for the 3-time Super Bowl Champions.

February 5, 2009
BULLDOGS ROLL PAST MONMOUTH, 83-71, THURSDAY NIGHT FOR SECOND-STRAIGHT WIN
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Bryant University scored a season-high 83 points with four players scoring in double-figures to help lead the Bulldogs to their second-straight road victory and fourth win in their last six games as they rolled past Monmouth, 83-71, at Boylan Gym on Thursday night.

February 5, 2009
LAX.COM: BRYANT LACROSSE-THE DI PUSH PART ONE DOCUMENTS BULLDOGS' JOURNEY INTO DIVISION I
Bryant University men's lacrosse and Lax.com have come together to document the Bulldogs' move to Division I. Check out what happens when the pads are - and cameras - are on in Smithfield, R.I. and the men's lacrosse team takes the field in Part One of Bryant: The DI Push.

February 5, 2009
SEASON PREVIEW: SOFTBALL GETS READY TO KICK-OFF INAUGURAL DIVISION I SEASON AT CENTENARY TOURNAMENT FRIDAY IN LOUISIANA
With snow still on the ground in Rhode Island, the Bryant softball team will head to Shreveport, Louisiana this weekend to take part in the Centenary Tournament a begin its first Division I season.

February 5, 2009
Bryant’s Cilli named USTA Coach of the Year
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – The United States Tennis Association-New England this week announced the Bryant University women’s coach Barbara Cilli has been selected to receive the 2008 College Coach of the Year Award.

February 4, 2009
Football Signs 21 Student-Athletes to NLI
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University head football coach Marty Fine is pleased to announce the signing of 21 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. “This is the best recruiting class in the history of our football program,” said Fine who enters his sixth season at Bryant this fall. “The addition of these fine young men will compliment both the football program and the campus community for the next four years.”

February 4, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL STARTS FINAL MONTH OF PLAY ON THE ROAD; TRAVEL TO MONMOUTH THURSDAY NIGHT
The Bryant University men’s basketball team plays their third of a four-game road trip Thursday night and are looking for their fourth win in the last six contests as they battle the Hawks of Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

February 4, 2009
MEN’S SWIMMING TAKES DOWN HOLY CROSS, 139-123; WOMEN FALL, 150-112 IN FINAL DUAL-MEET OF THE SEASON
WORCESTER, MASS. – The Bryant men’s and women’s swim teams split their final dual-swim meet of the season as the men defeated Holy Cross, 139-123, while the women fell, 150-112 on Thursday night in Worcester, Massachusetts.

February 2, 2009
NEW ENGLAND LACROSSE JOURNAL: Duke transfer Greer rejoins Pressler in Rhode Island
After his graduation from Duke, Zack Greer had a tough decision to make. With his extra year of eligibility - granted to him and the rest of the Duke lacrosse squad by the NCAA in the wake of false criminal allegations that ended their 2006 season prematurely - Greer had to choose where to use it. Of course, as the all-time Division 1 leader in goals, he certainly wasn't short on suitors.

February 2, 2009
BULLDOG WOMEN FALL TO ROBERT MORRIS, 91-80, ON ROAD MONDAY NIGHT
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Despite four players finishing with double-digit scoring, the Bryant University women's basketball team couldn't get past a tough Robert Morris side, falling on the road, 91-80, to the Colonials Monday night at the Charles L. Sewall Center.

February 2, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK TO PICK UP WIN AGAINST ROBERT MORRIS MONDAY NIGHT AT 7 P.M.
The Bryant University women's basketball team continues its Pennsylvania roadtrip with a Monday night meeting with future Northeast Conference opponent Robert Morris University. Tipoff is 7 p.m.

February 2, 2009
WOMEN’S SWIMMING FALLS TO VERMONT, 138-112, SATURDAY AFTERNOON
BURLINGTON, VT- The Bryant University women’s swim team fell to the University of Vermont, 138-112, on Saturday afternoon, leaving the squad one more dual-meet before competing in their first ever Northeast Conference Championship meet beginning February 12.

January 31, 2009
LAMBERT SCORES 22 AS BRYANT PICKS-UP FIRST DIVISON I ROAD VICTORY, 65-60, OVER SAINT FRANCIS (PA)
LORETTO, PA. – The Bryant University men’s basketball team overcame a ten point halftime deficit to grab their first Division I road victory as they knocked-off Saint Francis University, 65-60, in Loretto, Pennsylvania Saturday night.

January 31, 2009
Indoor Track Turns In Several Strong Performances at URI Invitational
SOUTH KINGSTON, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s and women’s track and field teams were back in action this past weekend competing in the University of Rhode Island Track & Field Invitational at Mackal Field House.

January 31, 2009
JOHNSON GOES FOR CAREER-HIGH BUT BULLDOGS FALL, 80-75, IN BARNBURNER TO ST. FRANCIS
LORETTO, PA. – The Bryant University women’s basketball team played the definition of an up-and-down basketball game Saturday afternoon, but came up just short to St. Francis University as they fell, 80-75, in Loretto, Pennsylvania despite co-captains Kesley O’Keefe and Cara Johnson combining for 49 points.

January 30, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL FINISHES PENNSYLVANIA TRIP AS THEY HEAD TO ST. FRANCIS (PA) SATURDAY NIGHT
The Bryant University men’s basketball team plays their second of a four-game road trip as they take on the Red Flash of St. Francis (Pa.) tonight in search of their first road victory. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

January 29, 2009
SHARP-SHOOTING COLONIALS GET PAST BULLDOGS, 72-47, THURSDAY NIGHT
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA. – The Bryant University men’s basketball fell, 72-47, to Robert Morris Thursday night, as the Colonials shot a sizzling 58.1 percent from the floor and 47.4 percent from three-point land to win their eighth straight game. The Bulldogs fell to 3-4 against NEC opponents with the loss and 4-17 overall.

January 28, 2009
BULLDOGS HIT THE ROAD FOR TWO IN PENNSYLVANIA; TAKE ON ROBERT MORRIS THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE SEWALL CENTER
The Bryant University men’s basketball team hits the road Thursday evening in search of their first Division I win away from home as they travel to Moon Township, Pennsylvania to battle the first place Colonials of Robert Morris. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

January 28, 2009
BULLDOGS SNAP LOSING STREAK WITH 66-62 WIN OVER NJIT AT HOME WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Junior co-captain Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) earned her fourth-straight double-double while senior co-captain Cara Johnson (Endicott, N.Y.) rediscovered her scoring stride as the Bryant University women's basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak to take a 66-62 win over NJIT at the Chace Athletic Center Wednesday night.

January 27, 2009
WOMEN'S HOOPS STAYS HOME TO HOST NJIT WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 7 P.M.
The Bryant University women's basketball team hosts their final game before embarking on a four-game road trip Wednesday night at the Chace Athletic Center, playing host to fellow reclassifying institution NJIT. Tipoff is 7 p.m.

January 26, 2009
Providence Journal: Bryant buzzer beater kills Long Island’s comeback bid
SMITHFIELD — Embarrassed by its recent loss to previously winless New Jersey Tech, Bryant took out its frustration on Long Island yesterday, winning in the final seconds, 57-55. The victory also avenged a 15-point loss to the Blackbirds earlier this season.

January 26, 2009
MEN’S TENNIS SPLITS PAIR OVER THE WEEKEND; FALL TO BUFFALO, KNOCK-OFF LEHIGH FOR SECOND DI WIN
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men’s tennis team played a pair of neutral site matches over the weekend, falling to Buffalo, 6-1, Saturday afternoon before defeating Lehigh, 3-2, on Sunday. The victory was the first of the spring season, and second Division I win for the squad.

January 24, 2009
LAST SECOND HEROICS LIFTS BRYANT TO 57-55 UPSET VICTORY OVER LONG ISLAND SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After a tough loss Wednesday night at NJIT, the Bryant University men’s basketball team bounced back with a big, 57-55, victory over Long Island Saturday afternoon in the final seconds.

January 24, 2009
SWIM TEAMS FALL TO STONY BROOK AS POOL RECORDS GO DOWN AT THE CHACE CENTER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s and women’s swim teams both fell to Stony Brook Saturday afternoon at the Chace Center in their final home meet of the season. The Seawolves beat the men by a score of 141-109, while the women were knocked off by a final of 143-97.

January 24, 2009
Indoor Track Competes at BU
BOSTON – The Bryant University men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams took part in the Boston University Terrier Invitation Friday and Saturday.

January 24, 2009
BULLDOGS SLUMP IN SECOND HALF, FALL TO DARTMOUTH, 71-56, SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Junior Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) recorded her third-straight and sixth double-double of the season Saturday afternoon against Dartmouth College, but it wouldn't be enough to get the Bulldogs back on the side of winning as the Bryant University women's basketball team fell to the Big Green, 71-56, at the Chace Athletic Center.

January 24, 2009
Women's Basketball Alumni Game 2009
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Members of the Bryant University women's basketball alumni group came back to campus Saturday to take part in the program's annual Alumni Game.

January 23, 2009
BRYANT SWIM TEAM HOST STONY BROOK ON SATURDAY AT 1 P.M.
Bryant's men and women swim teams will be hosting Stony Brook University at the Chace Athletic Center Pool on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1 p.m.

January 23, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL RETURNS TO THE CHACE CENTER SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR FACE-OFF WITH LONG ISLAND
The Bryant University men’s basketball returns home for the fourth time in the last five games as they host Long Island University Saturday afternoon for the second meeting this season between the two teams. Tipoff is at 4 p.m.

January 23, 2009
WOMEN RETURN TO ACTION AT HOME SATURDAY AFTERNOON, HOST DARTMOUTH AT 1 P.M.
The Bryant University women's basketball team returns home after a 10-day break from the hardwood to host Ivy League competitor Dartmouth College at the Chace Athletic Center, Saturday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m.

January 21, 2009
BRYANT COMEBACK FALLS SHORT; DOWNED BY HIGHLANDERS, 61-51, WEDNESDAY NIGHT
NEWARK, N.J. – Jheryl Wilson scored a game-high 26 points as the New Jersey Tech Highlanders knocked off the Bulldogs, 61-51, in Newark on Wednesday night. Bryant tried to climb out of a deep first half hole but fell short in its second half comeback despite a season-high 21 points from senior guard Pete Lambert (Cumberland, R.I. / Cumberland).

January 20, 2009
BRYANT HITS THE ROAD TO PLAY NJIT WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN NEWARK
The Bryant University men’s basketball team takes to the road after playing a three-game home-stand as they head to Newark, New Jersey Wednesday night to battle the Highlanders of NJIT in the third all-time meeting between the two programs. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

January 20, 2009
BRYANT ANNOUNCES 2009 SOFTBALL TEAM CAPTAINS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team began spring practice today with the announcement of its three captains for the 2009 season: Senior Stephanie Mirando (North Haven, Conn. / North Haven), junior Alison Chouinard (Swansea, Mass. / Joseph Case) and junior Ashley Coon (Levittown, Pa. / Conwell Egan Catholic).

January 19, 2009
Men's Tennis Falls to Brown 7-0 Monday
PROVIDENCE – The Bryant men’s tennis team opened the spring schedule Monday with a 7-0 loss at Brown University. The Bears swept all three doubles matches and took all six singles matches in straight sets.

January 17, 2009
BULLDOGS SHUTDOWN KNIGHTS, 56-43, AT THE CHACE CENTER SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s basketball team allowed a season-low 43 points, as they beat Fairleigh Dickinson, 56-43, Saturday afternoon at the Chace Center to stop a four-game losing skid.

January 17, 2009
BRYANT MEN TRUMP ADELPHI, 99-94; WOMEN SPLIT WITH WIN OVER ADELPHI AND TOUGH LOSS TO BRIDGEPORT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men's and women's swim teams took key wins Saturday afternoon at the Chace Athletic Center, with the men topping Adelphi University, 99-94, and the women splitting on the day with a 158-43 win over Adelphi and a tough 104-94 loss to the University of Bridgeport.

January 16, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL WRAPS-UP HOME-STAND SATURDAY AFTERNOON AGAINST FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON
The Bryant University men’s basketball team plays wraps-up a three-game home-stand Saturday afternoon looking to snap a four-game losing skid as they take-on future NEC rival Fairleigh Dickinson at the Chace Center.

January 16, 2009
BULLDOG SOFTBALL BEGINS FIRST DAY OF SPRING PRACTICE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team began its first day of spring practice on Friday, as the squad prepares to embark on its first season at Division I and compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics.

January 16, 2009
WOMEN’S SWIMMING COMES BACK TO BEAT SACRED HEART, 106-99, AT THE CHACE CENTER FRIDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Jess Looney (Goffstown, N.H. / Goffstown) and Amy D’Olympia (Mattapoisett, Mass. / Bishop Stang) each won two events to help lead the Bryant women’s swim team in a dramatic come-from-behind win over Sacred Heart on Friday afternoon at the Chace Center Pool.

January 15, 2009
FOLLOW THE BRYANT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SWIM TEAMS AS THEY TRAVEL TO ST. THOMAS FOR WINTER TRAINING
Sophomore Steve Nguyen chronicles the Bryant University men’s and women’s swim teams winter training trip to the Sapphire Beach Resort on the island of St. Thomas. Follow the teams as Nguyen blogs about each day the team spends in Caribbean over the break.

January 15, 2009
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TO HOST ANNUAL ALUMNI GAME SATURDAY, JAN. 24 AT 10:30 A.M.
Calling all former women's basketball players! Come be a part of the Bryant University women's basketball annual alumni game and join other former varsity players in the Bryant gymnasium at the Chace Athletic Center Saturday, Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m.

January 14, 2009
Former Bryant Football Standout Signs Minor League Contract
NEW YORK - The New York Crusaders, a minor league football team, announced recently the signing of former Bryant University standout Ralph Squitieri at the organization’s offices in Manhattan.

January 14, 2009
BULLDOGS SECOND HALF RUN FALLS SHORT; LOSE TO SACRED HEART, 73-64, WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s basketball team made yet another impressive second half comeback, but Sacred Heart, picked to finish second in the Northeast Conference, knocked down big shots down the stretch to top the Bulldogs, 73-64, Wednesday night at the Chace Center.

January 14, 2009
BRYANT SOFTBALL SET TO HOST 9th ANNUAL SNOWBALL CLINIC ON FEBRUARY 22nd
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team will host its ninth annual Snowball Clinic on Sunday, February 22, 2009 for players in grades in five through eight from 9am until 12 pm, and for players in grades nine through 12 from 1 pm until 4 pm.

January 13, 2009
BRYANT MEN’S BASKETBALL LOOKS TO BOUNCE BACK AGAINST SACRED HEART WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE CHACE CENTER
The Bryant University men’s basketball team plays their second of a three-game home-stand Wednesday night as they face-off against future NEC rival Sacred Heart at the Chace Center. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

January 13, 2009
BRYANT DROPS ANOTHER LATE-GAME HEARTBREAKER, FALLS TO YALE IN BATTLE OF THE BULLDOGS, 77-71
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Despite the second-straight double-double from junior Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) and plenty of heart from the Bulldog side, the Bryant University women's basketball team couldn't complete their second-half comeback for the second-consecutive contest, falling to Yale, 77-71, at the John J. Lee Amphitheater Tuesday night.

January 13, 2009
BULLDOGS ANNOUNCE DATES FOR WINTER WARMUP SOCCER TOURNAMENTS
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University soccer program has announced that it will hold two 7 v 7 soccer tournaments this spring. The Tupper Cup will be held on Sunday, March 29th while the Bickford Bowl will be held on Saturday, March 21st. The Bickford Bowl will be open to u12 and u13 girls teams while the Tupper Cup will be an open tournament.

January 12, 2009
DEFENDING IVY LEAGUE CHAMPS, CORNELL, BEAT BULLDOGS, 69-46, AT THE CHACE CENTER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A resilient Bryant Bulldog squad could not keep up with the hot first half outside shooting of Cornell, as they fell, 69-46, at the Chace Center Monday night.

January 12, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK FOR NEXT WIN, TRAVEL TO YALE FOR 7 P.M. BOUT TUESDAY NIGHT
The Bryant University women's basketball team looks to recover from a tough loss Saturday afternoon with a win on the road against Yale on Tuesday, January 13. Tipoff is 7 p.m.

January 11, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL BEGINS THREE-GAME HOME-STAND MONDAY NIGHT; BATTLE DEFENDING IVY LEAGUE CHAMPION CORNELL AT THE CHACE CENTER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men’s basketball team begins a three-game home-stand Monday night as they take on defending Ivy League Champion Cornell at the Chace Athletic Center. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

January 10, 2009
BULLDOGS GIVE BEARS A SCARE; FALL, 69-56, AT PIZZITOLA CENTER SATURDAY AFTERNOON
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After trailing by as many as 16 points in the first half, the Bryant University men’s basketball team was able to cut the deficit to as little as three, but the Brown Bears pulled away down the stretch to escape with a 69-56 win at the Pizzitola Center Saturday afternoon.

January 10, 2009
BRYANT DROPS HEARTBREAKER TO INTRASTATE RIVAL BROWN, 64-62, SATURDAY AFTERNOON ON ROAD
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- With 11 seconds remaining in a 62-61 game that favored Brown University, Bryant's top free throw shooter Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) went to the line for a pair of free throws. The first fell, but not the second, and while the shot completed a season-high 26-point performance for the junior, it wouldn't be enough to keep the Bears from scoring in the waning seconds as the Bryant University women's basketball team fell to Brown, 64-62, Saturday afternoon at the Pizzitola Sports Center.

January 9, 2009
BULLDOGS BATTLE BROWN IN INTRASTATE MATCH-UP SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE PIZZITOLA CENTER
The Bulldogs are looking for their first road victory as they travel to take on in-state rival Brown University this Saturday afternoon in Providence. Tipoff is at 4 p.m. In their last outing, Bryant fell to future NEC rival Long Island, 76-61, in Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

January 9, 2009
Providence Journal: Tim O’Shea is glad to take challenge of coaching Bryant
It’s a win for Bryant, because O’Shea is exactly the sort of man you’d want coaching your basketball program. Assuming, that is, that you want a man who’s both highly competitive and highly intelligent; who can identify not just talent, but also potential

January 9, 2009
For Bryant Basketball, A Walk Down Memory Lane Saturday
Technically, it will be a road game for the Bryant basketball teams when the men and women head down to Providence to face Brown University this Saturday. But for many alumni, it will be a journey down memory lane (or Hope Street) for a school that got its start just a few blocks from the Pizzitola Center.

January 9, 2009
BULLDOGS TRY TO GET BACK ON TRACK AGAINST INTRASTATE RIVAL BROWN SATURDAY AFTERNOON
The Bryant University women's basketball team sets out in search of its sixth win of the season as they travel to nearby Providence to take on intrastate rival Brown University Saturday at the Pizzitola Sports Center. Tipoff is 1 p.m. with the Bryant/Brown men's game to follow at 4 p.m.

January 7, 2009
WORCESTER TELEGRAM: O'Keefe keys Bryant transition game
Kelsey O’Keefe’s only New Year’s resolution — well, in addition to maybe eating a little healthier — was to continue to help her team win. She stuck to it Monday night, scoring 10 points and pulling down eight rebounds to lead Bryant past Colgate, 63-53.

January 7, 2009
HOT SECOND HALF SHOOTING HELPS LONG ISLAND GET PAST BRYANT, 76-61, WEDNESDAY NIGHT
BROOKLYN, N.Y. –Long Island University shot 50 percent from the floor while hitting seven second half three’s to get past the Bryant men’s basketball team, 76-61, Wednesday night in Brooklyn.

January 7, 2009
BULLDOGS STUMBLE AGAINST HOLY CROSS, FALL, 73-54 WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON ROAD
WORCESTER, Mass. -- A career-high 21 points from junior Kristin Mraz (Johnstown, N.Y.) wouldn't be enough the keep the Bryant University women's basketball team on the side of winning as the Bulldogs fell, 73-54, to Holy Cross Wednesday night at the Hart Center.

January 6, 2009
SOUTH COAST TODAY: Pontes Raises Game in Bryant's Big Comeback
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Nick Pontes, who came into Friday's game against Yale averaging 4.5 points, recorded his second straight double-digit effort with 15 points and five rebounds for Bryant in a stunning 69-58 comeback victory over the Elis. Read more of AP Writer Ken Castro's article.

January 6, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL TAKES TO THE ROAD AGAIN; FACE LONG ISLAND WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 7 PM
The Bulldogs hit the road for the 11th time in the last 13 games as they take on future NEC rival Long Island University. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. In their last outing, Bryant won its second Division I contest as they knocked-off Yale, 69-58.

January 6, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK TO KEEP WINNING AGAINST HOLY CROSS WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON ROAD, TIPOFF IS 7 P.M.
The Bulldog women's basketball team hits the road again after two-straight home contests and travel to Worcester, Mass. to take on the College of the Holy Cross Wednesday night. Tipoff is 7 p.m.

January 5, 2009
Providence Journal: Ex-Bryant star Lorenzo Perry teaching life skills to young adults
PROVIDENCE — Lorenzo Perry, the greatest running back in the brief history of Bryant University football, has returned to the Mount Hope neighborhood where he grew up dreaming of football glory.

January 5, 2009
Providence Journal: Bryant upsets Yale in come-from-behind Div. 1 win
Bryant University pulled off a stunning come-from-behind win against Yale yesterday to earn the first Division I home victory in the school’s history, erasing a 15-point halftime deficit to topple the Ivy League school, 69-58.

January 5, 2009
BULLDOGS COMPLETE SWEEP OF COLGATE, TOPPLE RAIDERS, 63-53, MONDAY NIGHT AT HOME
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Led by a 16-point effort from senior co-captain Cara Johnson (Endicott, N.Y.) and strong team shooting, the Bryant University basketball team completed the two-game season sweep of Colgate University with a 63-53 win over the Raiders Monday night at the Chace Athletic Center.

January 5, 2009
BULLDOGS FACE REMATCH WITH COLGATE MONDAY NIGHT AT HOME, TIPOFF AT 7 P.M.
The Bryant University women's basketball team takes on Colgate University Monday night at 7 p.m. in the Chace Athletic Center. Today's matchup is the second meeting of the season between the Bulldogs and the Raiders, as the team's also faced off in a first-round tilt at the Fordham Holiday Tournament on Dec. 28. Bryant took the win in the first matchup, 71-59, to advance to the tournament championship.

January 5, 2009
Providence Journal: How a coach, and Bryant, changed a volleyball star's life
Her family had no money for college, so in the spring of her senior year at Woonsocket High School she pursued an option that required courage more than cash. The U.S. Marine Corps. Her life was about to change with that decision, she knew, but in a way she never could have expected.

January 4, 2009
Former Bulldog Football Player Passes Away
Former Bryant University football player Reggie Streater passed away last Friday evening following a car accident in New Jersey. Streater played football at Bryant in 2000 and 2001. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Streater family.

January 2, 2009
BRYANT COMES STORMING BACK TO BEAT YALE, 69-58, FRIDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Playing in their first home game since December 8th, the Bryant University men’s basketball team overcame a 15-point first half deficit to beat Yale, 69-58, Friday afternoon at the Chace Center. The win snapped a nine-game losing streak for Bryant and was its second Division I victory.

January 2, 2009
BULLDOGS HANG TOUGH BUT CAN'T HOLD ON, FALL TO ST. BONAVENTURE, 67-58, FRIDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's basketball team, led by the third double-double of the season from junior co-captain Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.), hung tough but couldn't hold up against the stiff offense of St. Bonaventure University, falling, 67-58, at the Chace Athletic Center Friday afternoon in its first bout of the new year.

December 31, 2008
BRYANT RETURNS HOME TO PLAY YALE IN SECOND GAME OF DOUBLE-HEADER FRIDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bulldogs return home this afternoon looking to snap a nine-game skid against the Bulldogs from Yale University. Tipoff is at 4 p.m. Bryant will be looking to snap a nine game losing skid after falling to Mount St. Mary's, 68-44, Monday night.

December 29, 2008
MOUNT ST. MARY’S DROPS BRYANT, 68-44, MONDAY NIGHT
EMMITSBURG, MARY.- The Bryant University men’s basketball team could not find its shooting stroke Monday night at Knott Arena as the Bulldogs fell, 68-44, to Mount St. Mary’s. Nick Pontes led the way for Bryant with 12 points.

December 29, 2008
BRYANT FALLS TO HOST RAMS IN FORDHAM HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP, 70-51, MONDAY AFTERNOON
BRONX, N.Y. – Paced by 16 points apiece from sophomore Siamone Bennett (Newburgh, N.Y.) and junior co-captain Kelsey O’Keefe (Warren, Mass.), the Bryant University women’s basketball team fell in the championship game of the Fordham Holiday Tournament, 70-51, to the host Rams Monday afternoon at the Rose Hill Gym.

December 28, 2008
BURKE GETS 250TH CAREER WIN AS BRYANT TAKES 71-59 VICTORY OVER COLGATE SUNDAY; BULLDOGS ADVANCE TO FORDHAM TOURNAMENT TITLE GAME MONDAY AT 3 P.M.
BRONX, N.Y. - The Bryant University women's basketball team returned from the holiday break to earn its fourth win of the season, advancing to the Fordham Holiday Tournament title game with a 71-59 victory over Colgate University Sunday afternoon at the Rose Hill Gym.

December 27, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO MARYLAND, 72-51, IN HARD-FOUGHT BATTLE AT THE COMCAST CENTER
COLLEGE PARK, MD- The Bulldogs got a career-high 12 points from Sam Leclerc (Fayette, Maine / Winthrop), but tough defense and hot shooting from Maryland helped them get past Bryant, 72-51, in front of more than 15,000 fans at the Comcast Center on Saturday afternoon.

December 27, 2008
BULLDOGS RETURN FROM THREE-WEEK BREAK TO TAKE ON COLGATE IN OPENING ROUND OF FORDHAM TOURNAMENT SUNDAY AT 3 P.M.
The Bulldogs return to the hardwood after a 21-day break to take part in the Fordham Holiday Tournament on Nov. 28 and 29. Bryant will take on the Patriot League's Colgate University at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

December 26, 2008
MEN’S BASKETBALL WRAPS UP FIVE GAME ROAD TRIP WITH TWO IN MARYLAND
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant University men’s basketball team travels to Maryland to take on the Terrapins on Saturday and Mount St. Mary’s on Monday. Tipoff is at Maryland is 2 pm ET and tipoff at Mount St. Mary’s is 7 pm.

December 23, 2008
Providence Journal: Bryant's Gresham glad for a chance to play New England's best
PROVIDENCE -- Regardless of what happens the rest of the season, Cecil Gresham will have great memories of his chance to play against New England's Big Three this year. The 6-foot-5 junior forward for Bryant University completed a personal hat trick of sorts last night by scoring a game high 24 points as his Bulldogs lost to Providence College, 91-64, at The Dunk.

December 22, 2008
FRIARS KNOCK-OFF BULLDOGS, 91-64, IN MONDAY BATTLE AT THE DUNKIN DONUTS CENTER
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Cecil Gresham (Bloomfield, Conn. / MCI) scored a game-high 24 points while grabbing a team-high 5 boards, but it was not enough as Providence knocked-off Bryant 91-64 Monday night at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

December 22, 2008
Providence Journal: For Bryant's homegrown players, the chance to play PC is a highlight
SMITHFIELD -- Oddly enough, the operative word is "fun" these days for the Bryant University men's basketball team. Monday night, when Bryant plays Providence College for the first time as a Division I program, promises even more fun for three players in particular. Bryant has three Rhode Island natives on its roster.

December 21, 2008
BULLDOGS FACE-OFF AGAINST FRIARS AT THE DUNKIN’ DONUTS CENTER MONDAY NIGHT
The Bryant University men’s basketball team travels to Providence to take on the Friars this evening. Tipoff is at 7 pm ET. Bryant is coming off a 67-37 loss at Rutgers on Saturday. The Bulldogs will be looking to snap a six-game losing skid since earning a 59-50 win over Quinnipiac on Nov. 22.

December 20, 2008
RUTGERS DOWNS BRYANT, 67-37, AT THE RAC SATURDAY AFTERNOON
PISCATAWAY, N.J.- The Bryant University men’s basketball team fell to Rutgers, 67-37, in at The RAC Saturday afternoon. Cecil Gresham and Pete Lambert combined for 23 of the Bulldogs 37 points, while freshman Mike Rosario led the way for the Scarlet Knights with a game-high 18.

December 18, 2008
MEN’S BASKETBALL BACK IN ACTION AFTER 10-DAY LAYOFF; HIT THE ROAD TO PLAY RUTGERS SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University men’s basketball team travels to Rutgers to take on the Scarlet Knights Saturday afternoon. Tipoff is at 2 pm ET. Bryant is coming off a 80-61 loss at Boston College on Wednesday, December 10th.

December 16, 2008
GREER NAMED INSIDE LACROSSE PRESEASON FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN; ON TEWAARATON WATCH LIST AS BRYANT ENTERS INAUGURAL DI SEASON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Three-time All-American Zack Greer (Whitby, Ont./Duke) was named a Preseason First-Team All-American by Inside Lacrosse Monday afternoon, placing him in the company of the rest of the nation's top players as he prepares to lead the Bryant University men's lacrosse team into its inaugural Division I season in 2009.

December 11, 2008
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL: Boston College, Bryant come away happy
“They should take a lot of pride in the fact they scored 41 points against an ACC team in the second half,” he said. “This is an enormous jump these kids are taking. I’m really proud of the effort. I thought it was by far the best we’ve played.” - Read more of Paul Kenyon's excellent article in today's Providence Journal.

December 10, 2008
Football's Don Smith Named To All-New England Squad
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football defensive end Don Smith (Attleboro, MA) was named to the New England Football Writers All-New England team for 2008.

December 10, 2008
ROARING COMEBACK BY BULLDOGS FALLS SHORT AGAINST BC; DOWNED, 80-61, AT CONTE FORUM WEDNESDAY NIGHT
CHESTNUT HILL, MASS.- The Bryant Bulldogs came roaring back from as many as 33 down with 14 minutes to go in the game, cutting the deficit to as little as 11, but came up short as they fell to the Eagles, 80-61, at Conte Forum Wednesday night.

December 10, 2008
Indoor Track & Field Teams Picked 10th and 11th in NEC Preseason Poll
SOMERSET, N.J. - The Bryant University men's and women's indoor track & field teams were picked to finish 10th and 11th respectively this year in their first year competing in the Northeast Conference.

December 10, 2008
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL: Hoops pioneer Mary Burke among those headed for Hall of Fame induction
By JOHN GILLOOLY Journal Sports Writer I've always felt Mary Burke holds a special place in the history of the R.I. Interscholastic League, so it was satisfying to see that she has been named one of the 12 individuals who will be inducted into the league's Hall of Fame in the spring.

December 10, 2008
BRYANT WRAPS UP INAUGURAL DIVISION I SEASON IN RECORD BOOK STYLE
The 2008-09 athletic year was supposed to be a special one in the halls of the Chace Athletic Center and the rest of the Bryant University community, but no one knew just how exceptional it would turn out to be. And for at least one program, Bulldog volleyball, the inaugural Division I season would not simply be one for the history books, but one for the record books as well.

December 9, 2008
FOOTBALL CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL SEASON IN STYLE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Following back-to-back conference championships and NCAA appearances, the Bryant football team wasn’t eligible for postseason play this year with its move to Division I, but that didn’t stop the Bulldogs from enjoying one of the best seasons in school history.

December 9, 2008
BRYANT BASKETBALL TAKES ON BC WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT CONTE FORUM; GAME BROADCAST ON WOON 1240AM
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant men's basketball team will look to stop a four-game losing streak when they travel to take on head coach Tim O'Shea's alma mater, Boston College, Wednesday night at Conte Forum.

December 9, 2008
Providence Journal: Army 59, Bryant 48
It might have seemed like a winnable game on paper: an Army team coming into Bryant’s home court reeling from a six-game losing streak.

December 8, 2008
Bryant Athletics Unveils New Championship Banners
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- During halftime of Monday’s men’s basketball game against Army, Bryant unveiled new banners to commemorate Bryant’s Northeast-10 Championships and NCAA Championship appearances by all 22 varsity sports teams.

December 8, 2008
ARMY HOLDS ON TO BEAT BULLDOGS, 59-48, AT THE CHACE CENTER MONDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI- Army had three players score in double-figures as the Bryant men’s basketball team fell, 59-48, Monday night at the Chace Center. Cecil Gresham had a game-high 14 points for the Bulldogs while Peter Lambert added a season-best 11.

December 7, 2008
Swim Teams Compete at URI Harold Anderson Invitational
SOUTH KINGSTON, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s and women’s swim teams took part in the University of Rhode Island Harold Anderson Invitational Friday and Saturday. The women finished sixth with 286 team points.

December 7, 2008
Indoor Track Teams Compete at Brown Alden Invite
PROVIDENCE, RI – (12-6-08) -- The Bryant University men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams opened their indoor seasons Saturday at the Brown University Alden Invitational. The Bulldogs had several fine performances on the afternoon, including a few first-place finishes.

December 7, 2008
BULLDOGS DROP 64-57 HEARTBREAKER TO LAFAYETTE SUNDAY AFTERNOON
EASTON, Pa. - Despite leading at the half, the Bryant University women's basketball team, led by 17 points from senior co-captain Cara Johnson (Endicott, N.Y.), couldn't hold on for a win against Lafayette College, ending their road trip on a 64-57 heartbreaker at Kirby Field House Sunday afternoon.

December 6, 2008
BRYANT LOOKS TO ENTER BREAK OFF WIN; TO TAKE ON LAFAYETTE SUNDAY AT 1 P.M. AT KIRBY FIELD HOUSE
The Bulldogs, after suffering a 68-55 loss at the hands of a tough Lehigh University squad Friday night, remain in the Lehigh Valley for their second of three matches against Patriot League opponents to face off against Lafayette College today at 1:00 p.m. Bryant looks to get back on the side of winning in Easton in their first-ever visit to Lafayette and Kirby Field House.

December 5, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO HAWKEYES, 61-36, IN IOWA CITY FRIDAY NIGHT
IOWA CITY, IA- Eight second half three pointers and 73 percent shooting from the field helped the sharpshooting Iowa Hawkeyes get past the Bulldogs, 61-36, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday night.

December 5, 2008
TennisRecruiting.net: Conversation wtih Bryant's Ron Gendron
These days, one hears more about NCAA men's tennis teams getting eliminated than teams being promoted. But a promotion is what we are seeing this year for the Bryant University men's tennis team. The Bryant Bulldogs are a bright ray of positive light. After a successful run in Division II, Bryant is in the midst of its first year competing at the Division I level.

December 5, 2008
BULLDOGS DROP 68-55 ROAD DECISION TO LEHIGH FRIDAY NIGHT
BETHLEHEM, Penn. – Behind the second double-double of the season from junior Kelsey O’Keefe (Warren, Mass.), the Bryant University women’s basketball team fought hard, but couldn’t overcome a powerful Lehigh University side, falling, 68-55, Friday night at Stabler Arena.

December 4, 2008
VOLLEYBALL SIGNS TWO STANDOUTS TO NLIS FOR 2009 SEASON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University head coach Theresa Garlacy is pleased to announce the signing of Emily Kaup (Chandler, Ariz.) and Karli Davis (Freeport, Ill.) to a National Letter of Intent to participate in volleyball at Bryant University in the fall of 2009.

December 3, 2008
MEN’S BASKETBALL HITS ROAD FOR FIFTH STRAIGHT GAME; TRAVEL TO IOWA TO TAKE ON HAWKEYES FRIDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI- After dropping their second straight game, 57-47, at Albany on Monday night, the Bulldogs look to bounce back against the Big Ten's Iowa Hawkeyes in a Friday night affair in Iowa City Friday night.

December 3, 2008
BULLDOGS LOOK TO EXTEND WINNING AGAINST WEEKEND OF PATRIOT LEAGUE COMPETITION; FACE LEHIGH FRIDAY AT 7 P.M.
The Bulldogs' homestand was shortlived after getting a 53-50 win over St. Francis (NY) in the 2008-09 home opener Monday night at the Chace Athletic Center, as Bryant heads to eastern Pennsylvania for a set of games against Patriot League opponents. Bryant will open the weekend against Lehigh University and look to extend its winning ways to two-straight in its first visit to Stabler Arena and the Mountain Hawks.

December 1, 2008
ALBANY FINISHES SWEEP OF BULLDOGS WITH 57-47 WIN MONDAY NIGHT AT THE SEFCU CENTER
ALBANY, NY – The Great Danes got 17 points from freshman guard Anthony Raffa to lift Albany to their fifth straight win, 57-47, Monday night at the SEFCU Center. Barry Latham led the way for Bryant with 16 points.

December 1, 2008
O'KEEFE SCORES 1000TH POINT AS BRYANT TOPS ST. FRANCIS (NY), 53-50, IN 2008-09 HOME OPENER MONDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Led by junior co-captain Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.), who with her first basket of the night became the 19th player in women's basketball program history to reach 1,000 career points, the Bryant University women's basketball team topped Northeast Conference opponent St. Francis (NY), 53-50, Monday in its first-ever Division I home opener at the Chace Athletic Center.

November 30, 2008
BRYANT LOOKS FOR REVENGE AGAINST ALBANY; TRAVEL TO PLAY GREAT DANES MONDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI- After falling to second ranked UConn, 88-58, Saturday afternoon, the Bryant men's basketball team looks to bounce back against University at Albany Monday night at the SEFCU Center. The two teams met in the Bulldogs' season opener with the Great Danes coming away with a 76-67 victory.

November 30, 2008
Providence Journal: UConn 88, Bryant 58
HARTFORD — Bryant University certainly isn’t weaning its way into its first year of Division I play. Over the next month, the Bulldogs will face three Big East teams, a pair of ACC squads and a Big Ten foe, to boot. Never will the competition be any tougher than it was yesterday at the XL Center.

November 30, 2008
BULLDOGS TAKE ON ST. FRANCIS (NY) IN 2008-09 HOME OPENER MONDAY AT 7 P.M. - LISTEN & WATCH LIVE
Coming off two losses at the Rhody Classic, the Bulldogs look to get back on the winning side Monday night against Northeast Conference opponent St. Francis (NY) in their 2008-09 home opener at the Chace Athletic Center. Tipoff is 7 p.m.

November 29, 2008
MEN'S BASKETBALL FALLS TO #2 UCONN, 88-58, IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON AFFAIR AT THE XL CENTER
HARTFORD, CT – The Bryant men’s basketball team fought-hard but fell to the second ranked UConn Huskies, 88-58, at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut Saturday afternoon in front of 12, 558 fans.

November 29, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO CORNELL, 66-55, IN DAY TWO OF THE RHODY CLASSIC SATURDAY AFTERNOON
KINGSTON, R.I. - Led by 11 points from co-captains Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) and Cara Johnson (Endicott, N.Y), the Bryant University women's basketball team fell to Cornell University, 66-55, in the second day of the Rhody Classic Saturday afternoon at URI's Ryan Center.

November 28, 2008
BULLDOGS CAN’T HOLD ONTO HALFTIME LEAD, FALL TO HOST URI IN GAME ONE OF RHODY CLASSIC, 64-57
KINGSTON, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s basketball team, led by 17 points from junior co-captain Kelsey O’Keefe (Warren, Mass.), couldn’t hold onto a nine-point halftime lead in Friday’s game against the University of Rhode Island, falling in the first day of the Rhody Classic, 64-57, at the Ryan Center.

November 25, 2008
BULLDOGS BATTLE #2 UCONN SATURDAY AFTERNOON; GAME BROADCAST ON ESPN360
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant men's basketball team heads to Hartford Saturday afternoon to battle the #2 Huskies after picking up their first Division I win, 59-50, over Quinnipiac in the Tyler Ugolyn Columbia Classic on Saturday November 22nd. Junior Cecil Gresham scored a game-high 21 points to pace Bryant to victory.

November 25, 2008
BULLDOGS SQUEAK OUT 64-61 WIN OVER CCSU, EARN PROGRAM'S SECOND DIVISION I WIN
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. - Two made free throws from junior Courtney Schermerhorn (Lowell, Mass.) with 7.1 seconds left on the clock vaulted the Bryant University women's basketball team to a 64-61 win over Northeast Conference opponent Central Connecticut State University Tuesday night at Detrick Gymnasium, marking the program's second Division I win in its inaugural season at the NCAA's highest level.

November 24, 2008
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING RECORD FIRST DIVISION I VICTORIES IN TRI-MEET SATURDAY AFTERNOON
FAIRFIELD, CONN.- The Bryant University men’s and women’s swim teams each defeated Manhattan College in a tri-meet Saturday afternoon that also featured Fairfield University. The men won by a final tally of 166-29 while the women finished with a score of 135-67.

November 24, 2008
WOMEN’S SOCCER STANDOUT, DANIELLE MALTA, SELECTED TO PLAY IN NEWISA SENIOR BOWL
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior defender Danielle Malta (Bethel, Conn.) has been selected to play in the NEWISA Senior Bowl on Sunday, December 7th at Salem State College. A four-year starter, Malta has anchored the Bulldog defense over the past four seasons, playing in almost every minute of every game.

November 23, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO BINGHAMTON, 68-61, SUNDAY AFTERNOON
VESTAL, N.Y. - Despite a double-double from junior Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) and a game-high 17 points from senior Cara Johnson (Endicott, N.Y.), the Bryant University women's basketball team fell just short against Binghamton University, falling 68-61 Sunday afternoon at the Events Center.

November 22, 2008
FOOTBALL DEFEATS SAINT FRANCIS PA 23-0 TO FINISH THE SEASON 7-4
LORETTO, PA - Jerell Smith rushed for 150 yards and quarterback Jay Graber threw three touchdown passes to lead the Bryant football team to a 23-0 win over Saint Francis, PA Saturday. The Bulldogs conclude the season with a 7-4 record.

November 22, 2008
BULLDOGS KNOCK-OFF BOBCATS, 59-50, AS THEY GRAB FIRST DIVISION I VICTORY
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Cecil Gresham (Bloomfield, Conn. / MCI) scored a game-high 21 points to help lead Bryant past Quinnipiac, 59-50, to earn its first Division I victory in the Consolation Game of the Tyler Ugolyn Columbia Class Saturday evening. Gresham was named to the All-Tournament team, averaging 23 points per game for the tournament.

November 21, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO LIONS, 70-54, IN ROUND ONE OF COLUMBIA CLASSIC
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Junior guard Patrick Foley scored 20 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the floor to pace Columbia (2-1) to a 70-54 victory over Bryant Friday night in the first round of the Tyler Ugolyn Columbia Classic. The Bulldogs will play Quinnipiac Saturday night in round two, as the Bobcats fell to UMBC 75-71.

November 21, 2008
BULLDOGS HEAD TO VESTAL, N.Y. TO TAKE ON BINGHAMTON SUNDAY AT 2 P.M.
The Bryant women's basketball team travels Vestal, N.Y. to take on Binghamton University of the America East Conference this Sunday at 2 p.m. The Bulldogs are 1-0 against America East teams so far this season.

November 20, 2008
Former Basketball Standout Signs with Premier Basketball League
SOUTH BURLINGTON -- John Williams, a 5-foot-10 point guard who last played professionally in France, has signed to play with the Vermont Frost Heaves in the Premier Basketball League this winter.

November 20, 2008
BRYANT HEADS TO COLUMBIA FOR TYLER UGOLYN COLUMBIA CLASSIC; TAKE ON HOST LIONS FRIDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University men’s basketball team takes to the court tonight for game one of the Tyler Ugolyn Columbia Classic against the host Columbia University Lions of the Ivy League. The Bulldogs are coming off a loss in their first game of Division I play, 76-67, against the University at Albany.

November 20, 2008
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL: BRYANT BASKETBALL DIVISION I DEBUT PLUS PHOTO GALLERY AND VIDEO
SMITHFIELD — Bryant University couldn’t pull off a David-vs.-Goliath upset in the school’s first Division I basketball game last night, but the Bulldogs hung tough and proved they belonged. Read more on Daniel Barberisi's excellent article in today's Providence Journal.

November 19, 2008
Brooklyn's Smith Taking Advantage of Opportunity (Five Boro Sports)
It seemed like every step of Jerell Smith’s football career included a road block. In high school at St. Francis Prep in Queens, he was stuck behind an established senior his junior year and saw little playing time. His final year there the Terriers were moved up to the CHSFL ‘AAA’ division and lost every game, falling to league dynamo St. Anthony’s twice. Read more of Zach Braziller's excellent feature from Five Boro Sports.

November 19, 2008
BRYANT UNIVERSITY FALLS TO ALBANY, 76-67, IN INAUGURAL DIVISION I SEASON OPENER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Despite strong shooting in the opening minutes and the season's first double-double from sophomore Barry Latham (Taunton, Mass.), the Bryant University men's basketball team fell in its first-ever Division I contest, 76-67, to the University at Albany in the Chace Athletic Center.

November 19, 2008
Men's Basketball vs. Albany Post Game Notes (Photos)
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Wednesday night's men's basketball opener marked the first for the Bulldogs in Division I play. The crowd of 2,167 was the largest since the 2006 sellout against Bentley (2,660).

November 18, 2008
BULLDOG MEN'S BASKETBALL KICKS OFF INAUGURAL DIVISION I SEASON AT HOME WEDNESDAY NIGHT VERSUS ALBANY
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant University men’s basketball team kicks off its first season of Division I play tonight as they take on the University at Albany Great Danes from the America East Conference at the Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs finished their exhibition season with a record of 1-1, after falling to St. Francis Xavier (Canada), 71-64, their last time out.

November 17, 2008
Bulldogs Travel to Saint Francis PA Saturday To Wrap Up 2008 Season
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team, playing in its first year as a Division I school, makes the journey to Loretto, Pa. this Saturday afternoon to face the Red Flash of Saint Francis (PA) at 1 p.m. The game is the season finale for the Bulldogs who last week clinched a winning record for 2008

November 17, 2008
Bryant Men's Basketball Can Be Heard Live on WOON 1240 AM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University is pleased to announce that WOON 1240 AM will carry 11 home Bryant men's basketball games this season, Bryant's first in Division I. WEEI's Jon Wallach will call the live action starting with Wednesday's opener against Albany at 7 pm.

November 17, 2008
BRYANT FALLS TO FDU IN FIRST NORTHEAST CONFERENCE MATCHUP, 59-51, MONDAY NIGHT
TEANECK, N.J. - In its first-ever regular-season contest against a Northeast Conference opponent, the Bryant University women's basketball team, led by sophomore Siamone Bennett (Newburgh, N.Y.), fell to Fairleigh Dickinson University, 59-51, Monday night at the Rothman Center.

November 16, 2008
BRYANT SWIMMING SWEPT BY FRIARS SATURDAY AFTERNOON
PROVIDENCE, RI- The Bryant University men’s and women’s swim teams fell to Providence on Saturday, despite setting 21 school records in 28 total events swum. The men would find themselves on the short end of a 148-112 final score, while the women were knocked-off by a final of 151-111.

November 15, 2008
FOOTBALL DEFEATS IONA 23-7 TO CLINCH WINNING RECORD IN 2008
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (11/15/08) – Lindsey Gamble (Roxbury, MA) rushed for a season-high 163 yards on 15 carries to lead the Bryant University football team to a 23-7 win over Iona College Saturday at a wet and rainy Mazzella Field. The win clinches a winning record for the Bulldogs in their first season of Division I football as Bryant will take a 6-4 record into next Saturday’s season finale at Saint Francis (PA).

November 15, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL IN SEASON FINALE HEARTBREAKER, 3-2 TO NORTH DAKOTA IN NATIONAL TRANSITIONS CHALLENGE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Despite inspired playing on the part of the Bryant University volleyball team in its season finale, the Bulldogs, who saw two players earn double-doubles and another earn a rare triple-double, weren't able to hold on for a win over North Dakota Saturday afternoon, falling, 3-2, in the 2008 National Transitions Challenge at the Chace Athletic Center.

November 14, 2008
MEN'S BASKETBALL SIGNS FOUR STUDENT-ATHLETES
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head men’s basketball coach Tim O’Shea is pleased to announce the signing of student-athletes Erick Smith (Bel Air, Md.), Ralphael Jordan (Bel Air, Md.), Alex Herzing (Lynchburg, Va.) and Vladyslav Kondratyev (Gainesville, Fla.) to National Letters of Intent to enroll at Bryant University in 2009.

November 14, 2008
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OPENS SEASON WITH 69-66 WIN OVER UNH
DURHAM, NH – Courtney Schermerhorn hit two free throws with 42 seconds left to break a 64-64 tie as the Bulldogs opened their first season of Division I with a 69-66 win over New Hampshire Friday.

November 14, 2008
BRYANT FALLS TWICE IN FIRST DAY OF 2008 NATIONAL TRANSITION CHALLENGE, BULLDOGS WILL FACE NORTH DAKOTA SATURDAY AT 2 P.M.
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite 20 total kills from freshman Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.), the Bryant University volleyball team couldn’t pull out a win in its two-match opening day of the 2008 National Transitions Challenge hosted by the Bulldogs, as Bryant fell to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, 3-1, before losing to the University of South Dakota, 3-0, at the Chace Athletic Center Friday.

November 14, 2008
2008 NATIONAL TRANSITIONS VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE HOSTED BY BRYANT UNIVERSITY SET TO KICK OF FRIDAY AT 4 P.M., CONTINUES THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI -- For NCAA Division I transitional teams all over the country this weekend, there will be no conference tournament, no playoffs, no NCAA berth. But in lieu of the NCAA Tournament, six teams will have a championship of their own this weekend, as Bryant University hosted the first annual National Transitions Challenge.

November 13, 2008
Football Visits Iona Saturday For 100th Game All-Time
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant football team (5-4) travels to Iona Saturday for the program's 100th game all-time. The game will be carried live on WOON-AM 1240.

November 13, 2008
Providence Journal: Division I men’s basketball newcomer Bryant aiming for upsets
SMITHFIELD — Chris Birrell is going to be more than a basketball player this winter. He and his Bryant University teammates are going to be trailblazers.

November 13, 2008
MEN'S SOCCER ANNOUNCES WINTER CLINICS
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant University men's soccer program is pleased to announce that it will be hosting two clinics on Saturday, December 6, 2008.

November 8, 2008
Pontes and Gresham Score 16 In Final Exhibition Game Saturday; Bulldogs Host Albany Nov. 19
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Nick Pontes and Cecil Gresham (pictured) each scored 16 points while Chris Birrell dished out 10 assists as the Bryant University men's basketball team ended its exhibtion season with a 71-64 loss to visiting St. Francis Xavier Saturday. The Bulldogs open the season Nov. 19 hosting Albany.

November 8, 2008
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING SWEEP FALCONS FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University men’s and women’s swim teams took down the Bentley Falcons by scores of 113-92 on the men’s side and 106-91 on the women’s side. The wins were the first as this season for both teams, as they each improve to 1-3 and earn their first victories as a Division I program.

November 8, 2008
BRYANT DOMINATES IN EXHIBITION, 56-43 OVER BISHOP'S UNIVERSITY SATURDAY NIGHT; OPENS SEASON AT UNH NOV. 14
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Led by 12 points of 6-for-7 shooting from the floor from sophomore forward Siamone Bennett (Newburgh, N.Y.), the Bryant University women's basketball team earned a 56-43 win over Bishop's University Saturday night at the Chace Athletic Center.

November 6, 2008
NEC RELEASES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PRESEASON COACHES POLL; HEAD COACH MARY BURKE COMMENTS ON UPCOMING DIVISION I SEASON
SOMERSET, N.J. -- With the announcement of the 2008-09 Northeast Conference Women's Basketball Coaches Poll, Bryant University gets a taste of what Division I competition will be like. Head coach Mary Burke comments on the upcoming season inside.

November 6, 2008
2008 SEASON ROUND-UP: WOMEN’S SOCCER FINISHES OFF INAUGURAL DIVISION I SEASON ON A HIGH NOTE
SMITHFIELD, RI- After becoming the first team at Bryant University to record a Division I victory, the Bryant women’s soccer team finished off its inaugural Division I season by winning three of its final four contests

November 5, 2008
NEC RELEASES MEN’S BASKETBALL PRESEASON COACH’S POLL AND All-NEC TEAM; HEAD COACH TIM O’SHEA COMMENTS ON UPCOMING SEASON
SOMERSET, NJ- Defending conference tournament champion Mount St. Mary’s received nine first place votes to put them atop the Northeast Conference Preseason Coach’s poll.

November 5, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO CENTRAL CONNECTICUT, 3-0, WEDNESDAY NIGHT
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. - Despite a double-double from senior co-captain Maureen Atkins (Fenton, Mo.), the Bryant University volleyball team fell to Central Connecticut State University, 3-0, Wednesday night at Detrick Gymnasium.

November 4, 2008
NEC Basketball Preview Show
The NEC Countdown to Tipoff men's and women's basketball preview show will first air on Fox College Sports (FCS)-Atlantic on Wednesday, November 5th at 8:30 pm. The program, which will be made available in the coming days via streaming video on the NEC website, will also air in November and early December on a host of regional cable networks throughout the Northeast, including Mid-Cox Cable (CT/RI).

November 3, 2008
BULLDOG SENIOR JAKE MEYER RECOVERING WELL
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University Athletics would like to inform the campus community that senior football lineman Jake Meyer is recovering from an injury sustained in Saturday’s football game vs. Duquesne.

November 3, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO URI, MAINE SUNDAY MORNING
KINGSTON, RI- The Bryant University women’s swim team fell to Rhode Island, 228-66, and Maine, 237-51, in a three team meet at URI Sunday morning. The meet was highlighted for the Bulldogs by junior Jess Looney (Goffstown, N.H.) who broke the school record in the 500 freestyle.

November 2, 2008
BULLDOG FIELD HOCKEY GETS FIRST DIVISION I WIN IN SEASON FINALE, 3-1, OVER SIENA COLLEGE
LOUNDONVILLE, N.Y. - In its final chance for a Division I win in the 2008 season, the Bryant University field hockey team triumphed, taking down Siena College, 3-1, on the road in Sunday afternoon's season finale.

November 2, 2008
CROSS COUNTRY ENDS SEASON WITH STRONG OUTING AT NEC CHAMPIONSHIPS
HOLMDEL, NJ- The Bryant University men's and women's cross-country teams made school history on Saturday as they became the first teams to compete for a conference championship at the Division I level.

November 1, 2008
Football Defeats Duquesne 24-10 As Smith Rushes For 129 Yards
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Junior tailback Jerell Smith rushed for 129 yards on 14 carries and the Bryant defense forced two turnovers as the Bryant University football team picked up a 24-10 win over Duquesne on Senior Day Saturday.

November 1, 2008
MEN'S SWIMMING FALLS TO BC, 130-113 IN FIRST DIVISION I DUAL MEET
CHESTNUT HILL, MA- In its first Division I dual meet, the Bryant Unversity men's swim team fell to Boston College 130-113 on Halloween.

November 1, 2008
WOMEN'S SWIMMING STUMBLES AGAINST BC, 133-110; WHITTAKER BREAKS SCHOOLS RECORD
CHESTNUT HILL, MA- Freshman Abby Whittaker (Salisbury, Mass.) broke the school record in the 100 yard fly with a time of 1:02.97, but it was not enough as the Bryant University women's swim team fell to Boston College, 133-110, on Halloween.

November 1, 2008
BULLDOGS DROP PAIR IN DAY TWO OF HALLOWEEN CLASSIC; ANDREWS, GLOVER NAMED TO ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
NEWARK - Despite 16 total kills from freshman Hilary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio) on Day Two of the NJIT Halloween Classic, the Bryant University volleyball team couldn't overcome its opponents, falling to Providence College, 3-0, before dropping a 3-0 bout to host NJIT Saturday afternoon.

October 31, 2008
VOLLEYBALL TAKES OUT HOWARD, 3-1, IN FIRST GAME OF HALLOWEEN CLASSIC
NEWARK, NJ – The Bulldogs rolled past Howard 3-1 Friday evening, 3-1, behind double-digit kills from Hillary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio), Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.), and Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) to pick up their 16th win of the season.

October 31, 2008
BULLDOGS GET SET FOR FINAL ROAD TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON, TRAVEL TO NJIT FOR HALLOWEEN CLASSIC
NEWARK -- The Bryant University volleyball team takes its 15-13 record on the road for one final away tournament in 2008, travelling to Newark, N.J. for the NJIT Halloween Classic Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

October 30, 2008
MEN’S BASKETBALL READY FOR A NEW ERA; TAKES ON ST. MICHAEL’S SUNDAY AT THE CHACE CENTER IN EXHIBITION GAME (3 P.M.)
SMITHFIELD, RI- As the 2008-09 season approaches, there’s a new level of excitement surrounding the basketball program as Bryant is set to usher in a new era: Division I. The squad tips-off in an exhibition game Sunday at the Chace Center (3 p.m.).

October 30, 2008
CROSS COUNTRY GETS READY FOR NEC CHAMPIONSHIPS; FIRST TEAM TO COMPETE FOR DIVISION I CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP IN SCHOOL HISTORY
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University men’s and women’s cross country teams will make school history this weekend when they compete in the Northeast Conference Championship meet this weekend.

October 29, 2008
BRYANT ATHLETES TO HOLD FOOD DRIVE THIS SATURDAY - HELP SUPPORT RI FOOD BANK !
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will hold a can food drive this Saturday morning prior to the start of Bryant’s home football game with Duquesne. All fans who bring a non-perishable food item will be admitted to the football game at a discounted cost of only $5.

October 29, 2008
BULLDOGS WIN THRILLER OVER QUINNIPIAC, 1-0, IN FINAL GAME OF INAUGURAL DIVISION I SEASON
HAMDEN, CT – Freshman forward Brooke Duchaney (Hampton Falls, N.H.) scored her third goal of the season with just 30 seconds remaining in the game to lift the Bryant women’s soccer team to an exciting, 1-0, victory over Quinnipiac Wednesday afternoon.

October 29, 2008
WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYS SEASON FINALE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT QUINNIPIAC
SMITHFIELD, RI- After defending their home turf on senior day with a, 1-0, win over Cornell, the Bulldogs get set to conclude their first ever season of Division I play as they take on the Bobcats of Quinnipiac University this afternoon in Hamden, Connecticut.

October 28, 2008
Football Hosts Duquesne Saturday For Senior Day - Kickoff is at 12 Noon
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team will host Duquesne this Saturday in the final home game of the 2008 season. The Bulldogs will honor the senior class prior to kickoff which is at 12 noon.

October 28, 2008
MEN'S SOCCER CONCLUDES FIRST SEASON OF DIVISION I PLAY
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University men’s soccer team concluded its inaugural season of Division I play with a, 4-0, loss at Albany Saturday. After 38 years of Division II play, the Bulldogs took the first step in a four-year transition period this season. The squad finished the season with a 1-14-1 record, playing a brutal schedule that included two top-25 opponents (Brown and Providence) as well as trips to Old Dominion, James Madison, Pittsburgh, Richmond, and Virginia Commonwealth.

October 27, 2008
MEN’S SWIMMING FINISHES 5TH AT BENTLEY INVITATIONAL ON SUNDAY
WALTHAM, MA- Senior Tom Ferrigno won the 200 yard backstroke, while Steven Nguyen took home the 500 yard freestyle to help the Bulldogs to a 5th place finish at the Bentley Invitational on Sunday in their first meet of the season. The meet featured eight teams, with Southern Connecticut finishing in first place.

October 27, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS TO COACH CHRIS FLINT ON HIS 100TH CAREER WIN AT BRYANT
SMITHFIELD, RI- A late goal by Steph Del Mistro against Cornell on Friday afternoon helped the Bulldogs to a 1-0 victory, and gave head coach Chris Flint his 100th career win with the Bryant soccer program. The Colby College graduate started with the program back in the 2000 season. Since that time, the women’s soccer program has amassed a record of 100 wins, 64 losses, and 18 ties.

October 27, 2008
MEN FINISH 7TH, WOMEN 13TH, AT CCSU MINI-MEET
NEW BRITAIN, CT- The Bryant University men’s cross-country team finished 7th while the women finished 13th out of 14 teams at the Central Connecticut State University Mini-Meet on Saturday. Up next for both teams will be the Northeast Conference Championships November 1 at West Long Branch, N.J.

October 26, 2008
BRYANT TOPPLED BY RUTGERS, 6-0, SUNDAY AFTERNOON
PROVIDENCE - Despite tough defense and hard work Sunday afternoon, the Bryant University field hockey team fell short, falling to No. 20 Rutgers, 6-0, at Providence College in their second-to-last game of the season.

October 25, 2008
Football Falls at No. 17 UMass 42-7; Bulldogs Host Duquesne For Senior Day Next Saturday
AMHERST, Mass. - The Bryant University football team fell to No. 17 UMass Saturday, 42-7. Lindsey Gamble rushed for 52 yards and scored on a 6-yard touchdown run while Ross Giffune (above) caught three passes for 27 yards. The Bulldogs host Duquesne next Saturday at noon at Bulldog Stadium.

October 25, 2008
MEN'S SOCCER FALLS IN SEASON FINALE, 4-0, TO ALBANY SATURDAY AFTERNOON
ALBANY - A pair of goals from L.J. Papaleo led the University at Albany to a 4-0 win over the Bryant University men's soccer team Saturday afternoon in the Bulldogs' final game of their inaugural Division I season.

October 24, 2008
BULLDOGS TAKE HOME WIN ON SENIOR DAY, BEAT CORNELL 1-0 AT BULLDOG STADIUM
SMITHFIELD, RI – Sophomore defender Steph Del Mistro (East Williston, N.Y.) scored her second goal of the season in the 79th minute of play to lift the Bulldogs to a 1-0 win over visiting Cornell at Bulldog Stadium Friday afternoon. It was the lone home game of the year for Bryant, who improved to 4-9-3 in front of a crowd of 187 on senior day.

October 24, 2008
BULLDOGS TEAR THROUGH CHICAGO STATE, 3-0, AT HOME FRIDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI - Led by double-digit kills from freshmen Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) and Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.), the Bryant University volleyball team took a convincing 3-0 win over Chicago State University Friday night at the Chace Athletic Center.

October 23, 2008
BRYANT LACROSSE NAMES KAUFMANN, MCALLISTER, HOAGLAND AND GREER 2009 CAPTAINS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Head coach Mike Pressler is pleased to announce the naming of seniors and Bryan Kaufmann, Matt McAllister and Kevin Hoagland, as well as graduate student and three-time All-American Zack Greer as captains of the 2009 Bryant University men's lacrosse team.

October 22, 2008
HAWKS BLANK BULLDOGS, 3-0, WEDNESDAY EVENING
HARTFORD, CT – Breeanna Robinson scored two goals to help lead Hartford past Bryant, 3-0, Wednesday night. The shutout loss was just the fourth time this season the Bulldogs had gone scoreless in a contest.

October 22, 2008
BULLDOGS PLAY LONE HOME MATCH OF 2008 THIS WEEK; TRAVEL TO HARTFORD WEDNESDAY, BATTLE CORNELL FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT BULLDOG STADIUM
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University women's soccer team gets set for action as they travel to Hartford on Wednesday evening before returning home on Friday afternoon to play Cornell at Bulldog Stadium at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate Senior Day 2008.

October 21, 2008
MEN'S GOLF CAPTURES NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
BREWSTER, MASS. – The Bryant University men’s golf team roared back from down 11 strokes after opening round action to win the 72nd annual New England Golf Championship. Alex Daley finished tied for first overall individually and took home second place honors following a playoff.

October 21, 2008
BULLDOGS GET FIRST HOME WIN IN 3-2 TUESDAY NIGHT THRILLER OVER PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
SMITHFIELD, RI - After three tries and 13 road wins, the Bryant University volleyball team got its first Division I victory in front of its home crowd Tuesday night, as the Bulldogs toppled crosstown rival Providence College in a 3-2 thriller at the Chace Athletic Center.