http://www.bryantbulldogs.com en-us en-us http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009July27-CoachtoCure 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. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009July27-CoachtoCure 2009-07-27T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/2009-Jul24-Clinic 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. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/2009-Jul24-Clinic 2009-07-27T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/7-23AVCA 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. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/7-23AVCA 2009-07-23T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/information/Black_and_Gold/2009July17Black-GoldRecap 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. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/information/Black_and_Gold/2009July17Black-GoldRecap 2009-07-17T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009July16-PreseasonIndependent 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. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/2009July16-PreseasonIndependent 2009-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/2009July16Amateur1 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. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/2009July16Amateur1 2009-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/2009July15-Amateur2 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. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mgolf/2009-10/releases/2009July15-Amateur2 2009-07-15T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/2009-July6-GriswoldArticle 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." Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/2009-July6-GriswoldArticle 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/6-17S 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. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/6-17S 2009-06-17T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/news/2008-09/2009June11Academics 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. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/news/2008-09/2009June11Academics 2009-06-16T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/6-15ABCA 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.). Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/6-15ABCA 2009-06-15T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/wswim/2009-10/releases/6-15NLIs 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. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/wswim/2009-10/releases/6-15NLIs 2009-06-15T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/6-11McKennaTigers 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. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/6-11McKennaTigers 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/News/2009June11Thresher 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. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mgolf/2008-09/News/2009June11Thresher 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mlax/2009/News/6-1040man 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. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mlax/2009/News/6-1040man 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mlax/2009/News/2009June8-TeamUSAatBryant 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. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mlax/2009/News/2009June8-TeamUSAatBryant 2009-06-08T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/6-5NEIBAA-SGame 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. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/6-5NEIBAA-SGame 2009-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/6-3AllIndependent 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. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/6-3AllIndependent 2009-06-03T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/sball/2009/News/529PanMass 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. Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/sball/2009/News/529PanMass 2009-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/528NEIBA 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. Thu, 28 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/528NEIBA 2009-05-28T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mlax/2009/News/5-28MLLDraft 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. Thu, 28 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mlax/2009/News/5-28MLLDraft 2009-05-28T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/5-28Campbell 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. Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/5-28Campbell 2009-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/527SeasonRecap 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. Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/bsb/2009/News/527SeasonRecap 2009-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/wswim/2008-09/News/527CommunityService 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. Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/wswim/2008-09/News/527CommunityService 2009-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/sball/2009/News/522SeasonRecap 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. Fri, 22 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/sball/2009/News/522SeasonRecap 2009-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mlax/2009/News/5-21GreerAA 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. Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mlax/2009/News/5-21GreerAA 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mlax/2009/News/5-21NEILAScholarAthlete 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. Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mlax/2009/News/5-21NEILAScholarAthlete 2009-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mlax/2009/News/5-19USILAnorthsouth 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. Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/mlax/2009/News/5-19USILAnorthsouth 2009-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/wvball/2008/News/5-19_Delia_RIAIAW 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 . Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/wvball/2008/News/5-19_Delia_RIAIAW 2009-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/news/2008-09/5-18_YoutubeTwitter 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. Mon, 18 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/news/2008-09/5-18_YoutubeTwitter 2009-05-18T04:00:00Z