2009-10 Archives
July 15, 2010
BRYANT ANNOUNCES STEVE OWENS AS HEAD BASEBALL COACH
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Director of Athletics Bill Smith is pleased to announce the hiring of two-time MAAC Coach of the Year Steve Owens as the next head coach of the Bulldog baseball program.
July 2, 2010
BRYANT PLACES 65 STUDENT-ATHLETES ON NEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL
SOMERSET, NJ – A total of 65 Bryant University student-athletes have been named to the Northeast Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll, including nine earning Spring Commissioner’s Honor Roll distinction. In addition, men’s tennis junior Cristian Balestrieri (Mar Del Plata, Argentina) and women’s tennis senior Chelsea Downing (Cherry Hills Village, Colo.) were recognized as NEC Spring Scholar-Athletes for 2010.
June 17, 2010
BRYANT BASEBALL, SOFTBALL NAMED 2010 NEC TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNERS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Northeast Conference (NEC) announced its spring Team Sportsmanship Award winners this afternoon. Monmouth was honored in men’s golf, women’s lacrosse and women’s tennis, while Bryant earned a pair of awards in baseball and softball. Quinnipiac was the women’s outdoor track and field recipient, Robert Morris claimed women’s golf accolades and Saint Francis (PA) earned men’s tennis plaudits.
June 11, 2010
BRYANT ANNOUNCES COACHING CHANGE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Director of Athletics Bill Smith has announced today that Jamie Pinzino will no longer serve as the head coach of the baseball program.
June 9, 2010
BASEBALL'S KEVIN BROWN NAMED FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICAN
SMITHFIELD, R.I -- Following an outstanding freshman season, the awards continue to roll in for Bryant University baseball standout Kevin Brown (Northborough, Mass./ Algonquin) who was named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American for 2010, selected by Collegiate Baseball, Brown was one of 14 freshman outfielders selected, joining players from some of the top Division I baseball programs in the country.
June 8, 2010
BRYANT'S JEFF VIGURS DRAFTED BY CHICAGO CUBS IN 22ND ROUND
SMITHFIELD, RI – Concluding a brilliant career only a month ago, Bryant University baseball standout Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, Conn.) will now continue his career at the professional level after he was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 22nd round (670th overall) during Tuesday’s Major League Baseball draft.
June 2, 2010
FIVE BRYANT BASEBALL PLAYERS SELECTED TO NEW ENGLAND ALL-STAR GAME
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University baseball will be well represented this weekend when the 2010 New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) All-Star game takes place at Fenway Park in Boston.
May 26, 2010
BASEBALL PLACES SEVEN ON ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM; BROWN AND ALMEIDA TAKE HOME MAJOR AWARDS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Following a historic season for the Bryant University baseball team, the Bulldogs were rewarded Wednesday, earning seven All-Northeast Conference selections and a trio of majors awards as announced by the league office. Bryant captured three of the four major awards as voted by the league coaches, including Pitcher of the Year in Brent Almeida (Fairhaven, Mass. / Fairhaven) and Rookie of the Year in Kevin Brown (Northborough, Mass. / Algonquin).
May 24, 2010
BASEBALL'S ALMEIDA NAMED NEC PITCHER OF THE WEEK
SOMERSET, N.J. – For the third straight week, a member of the Bryant University baseball pitching staff has been honored by the Northeast Conference with a weekly award. Senior Brent Almeida (Fairhaven, Mass. / Fairhaven) receives his second weekly honor after pitching the Bulldogs to a win over Sacred Heart last Wednesday, a game that saw the Bulldogs officially clinch the 2010 conference regular season title.
May 21, 2010
BASEBALL CONCLUDES 2010 SEASON IN STYLE WITH 10-1 WIN OVER SACRED HEART
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After capturing the 2010 Northeast Conference regular season title two days ago, the Bryant University baseball team finished the season in style with a 10-1 win over Sacred Heart, concluding an amazing season for the second year Division I program.
May 21, 2010
PATRIOT LEDGER.COM: Raynham's Campbell nears end of memorable baseball career at Bryant
Courtesy of Jim Fenton, The Enterprise
His first day as a member of the Bryant University baseball team in the fall of 2006 was an eye-opening experience.
Nick Campbell of Raynham reported to practice, looked around at his new teammates and noticed immediately how much bigger everyone else was.
May 20, 2010
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL - Ex-Portsmouth Star Dylan Stone
SMITHFIELD — He started at shortstop for the 2006 Division II state champions and played well enough that season to earn all-division recognition.
So where is Dylan Stone of Portsmouth now? Finishing his college career as a member of the most successful class of baseball players in the history of Bryant University and preparing to receive his degree at commencement ceremonies Saturday.
May 20, 2010
BASEBALL PICKS UP A SPLIT WITH SACRED HEART THURSDAY; BULLDOGS WRAP UP 2010 SEASON FRIDAY AT 1 PM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A day after clinching its first Northeast Conference regular-season title, the Bryant University baseball team split a doubleheader Thursday afternoon under beautiful sunny skies at the Bryant Baseball Complex. After dropping the opener, 5-1, to the Pioneers, the Bulldogs stormed back to take the second behind the strong pitching of freshman Sal Lisanti, who earned his first complete game with a 14-1 Bryant victory.
May 19, 2010
BASEBALL CAPTURES 2010 NEC REGULAR SEASON TITLE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Senior Brent Almeida pitched his third straight consecutive game to help lead the Bryant Baseball team to a 9-0 win over Sacred Heart Wednesday. The win gives Bryant the 2010 NEC Regular Season Title in just their second year of Division I competition.
May 18, 2010
BASEBALL SERIES VERSUS SACRED HEART TO BE SHOWN LIVE ON BRYANTBULLDOGS.TV
The Bryant baseball team will be looking to claim their first NEC regular season crown when they take on the visiting Pioneers of Sacred Heart. For the first time ever, fans who cannot make it to the game can watch all the action Wednesday-Friday on a live webcast.
May 17, 2010
BASEBALL'S POLVANI NAMED NEC PITCHER OF THE WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University senior right hander Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn. / Sheehan) has been the Northeast Conference Pitcher of the Week after throwing a gem in last Friday’s 3-0 win over Quinnipiac.
May 17, 2010
BASEBALL HOSTS SACRED HEART WEDNESDAY IN FIRST OF FOUR TO DECIDE FIRST PLACE
The Bryant University baseball team hosts the Pioneers of Sacred Heart this week in a showdown for first place in the Northeast Conference. Bryant, 22-6 in the NEC, leads second place Sacred eart by three games (19-9) and needs just one win to clinch the regular season title outright.
May 15, 2010
BULLDOGS POUND OUT 19 HITS; SWEEP QUINNIPIAC BEHIND FOUR HITS FROM VIGURS
HAMDEN, CT—Senior catcher Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, Conn.) went 4-5 with a double and a RBI as the Bryant University baseball team completed a four-game sweep of Quinnipiac University Saturday afternoon in Hamden, Connecticut, with a 15-11 victory. Freshman pitcher Peter Kelich (Jackson, N.J.) won his NEC-leading 8th decision, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing just three earned runs on 11 hits.
May 14, 2010
POLVANI'S ONE-HITTER LEADS BRYANT PAST QUINNIPIAC AS BULLDOGS TAKE PAIR FRIDAY
HAMDEN, Conn. – Senior Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn. / Sheehan) allowed just one hit through seven innings while striking out nine to lead the Bryant University baseball team to a 3-0 win over Quinnipiac in the first of two victories Friday afternoon at QU Baseball Field.
May 13, 2010
ALMEIDA HURLS ANOTHER GEM; BULLDOGS OPEN UP QUINNIPIAC SERIES WITH IMPRESSIVE 4-1 WIN
The Bryant baseball team opened up a four-game series at Quinnipiac University Thursday afternoon with a 4-1 victory as senior right handed hurler Brent Almeida (Fairhaven, Mass.) took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning. Bryant (28-21, 19-6) remains three games ahead in the NEC standings over second place Sacred Heart, while the Bobcats—one of many teams vying to make the four-team NEC tournament that begins May 27th—fell to 14-32 and 13-12 in the NEC.
May 10, 2010
BASEBALL'S BRENT ALMEDIA NAMED NEC CO-PITCHER OF THE WEEK
SOMERSET, N.J. – Thanks to a brilliant performance in last Friday’s 5-0 win at Long Island University, Bryant University senior Brent Almeida (Fairhaven, Mass.) has been named the Northeast Conference Akadema co-Pitcher of the Week.
May 10, 2010
BASEBALL VISITS QUINNIPIAC FOR FOUR GAME SET STARTING THURSDAY
The Bryant University baseball team returns to action this week with a four-game Northeast Conference series at Quinnipiac University starting Thursday at 3 pm. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Friday and close out the series Saturday with a single game at noon. Bryant enters the week with three game lead in first place in the NEC standings ahead of second place Sacred Heart. The Bulldogs and Pioneers will close out the regular season with a four-game series next week in Smithfield, R.I.
May 9, 2010
BASEBALL DEFEATS LIU 21-2 SUNDAY BEHIND CAMPBELL'S FOUR-HIT PERFORMANCE
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Senior Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) went 4-for-4 with four runs scored and three RBIs while freshman Peter Kelich (Jackson, N.J.) picked up his seventh win of the season to lead Bryant to a 21-2 win over Long Island University Sunday, closing out the weekend series taking three of four against the Blackbirds.
May 8, 2010
BASEBALL SPLITS WITH LIU SATURDAY; VIGURS DRIVES IN FOUR RUNS IN 6-1 WIN
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Senior catcher Jeff Vigurs drove in four runs in Saturday's 6-1 win in the first of two at Long Island. The Bulldogs and Blackbirds split the NEC doubleheader and will wrap up the weekend series Sunday at 1 pm.
May 7, 2010
BASEBALL OPENS WEEKEND WITH 5-0 WIN OVER LIU; ALMEIDA COMPLETE GAME VICTORY
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Brent Almeida (Fairhaven, Mass.) turned in another strong performance on the mound Friday afternoon with a scoreless nine-inning, five-hit outing to lead the Bryant University baseball team to a 5-0 win over Long Island University Friday afternoon at MCU Park in Brooklyn.
May 5, 2010
FRESHMAN BROWN MAKING NATIONAL NOISE
Bryant University freshmen left fielder Kevin Brown (Northborough, Mass.) was honored as a College Baseball 360 Primetime Performer of the Week after his offensive explosion versus NEC foe Wagner College. Brown was one of 19 players across the nation given the recognition.
May 5, 2010
BULLDOGS DEFEAT INTRASTATE RIVAL BROWN BEHIND WELL-BALANCED OFFENSIVE ATTACK AND STRONG RELIEF PITCHING
SMITHFIELD-All nine Bulldog starters hit safely as the Bryant University baseball team defeated intrastate rival Brown University (13-31, 10-10 IVY), 9-4, at the Bryant Baseball Complex Wednesday afternoon. In beating the Bears, Bryant (24-20, 15-5 NEC) closed out its 2010 non-conference schedule, as Bryant’s remaining 12 games will be against Northeast Conference competition.
May 4, 2010
BULLDOGS CLIMB TO 4TH IN NEW ENGLAND AFTER STELLAR WEEKEND SWEEP
The Bryant Baseball team earned a No. 4 Ranking in this week's New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) Poll. Last week Bryant compiled a 4-1 record, falling to nationally ranked UConn before sweeping Wagner College over the weekend.
May 3, 2010
SAINTS OUTSLUG BULLDOGS 14-6; SNAP FOUR-GAME WINNING STREAK IN MONDAY’S NON-CONFERENCE SHOWDOWN
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Fresh off a four-game sweep of NEC foe Wagner College, the Bryant University baseball team dropped a 14-6 decision to the Siena Saints in a non-conference showdown on Monday afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
May 3, 2010
BASEBALL'S BROWN NAMED NEC ROOKIE OF WEEK
SOMERSET, N.J. - Bryant University freshman Kevin Brown (Northborough, Mass.) was named the Northeast Conference Baseball Rookie of the Week after a brilliant performance over the weekend in a four-game series win over Wagner.
May 2, 2010
BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR BASEBALL; SENIOR DAY VS. WAGNER STARTS AT 12:15 PM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The sun is shining and temperatures in the mid 70's at the Bryant Baseball complex where today the Bulldogs host Wagner in the final game of the weekend series. Gametime is at 12:15. Bryant will honor seven seniors prior to first pitch.
May 2, 2010
BASEBALL COMPLETES SWEEP IN DRAMATIC STYLE SUNDAY; BULLDOGS RALLY TWICE LATE FOR WIN
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Zakary Cianciolo’s (Prospect, Conn.) single up the middle with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning scored Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, Conn.) from third with the game-winning run as the Bryant University baseball team completed a four-game weekend sweep of Wagner Sunday with a dramatic 11-10 win.
May 1, 2010
BRYANT BASEBALL TAKES PAIR FROM WAGNER SATURDAY; SENIOR DAY SUNDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The surging Bryant University baseball team picked up two more wins Saturday from visiting Wagner College Saturday as the Bulldogs now sit alone in first place in the Northeast Conference by three games heading into Sunday’s finale of a key weekend series between the top two teams in the conference.
April 30, 2010
BASEBALL TAKES OPENER AGAINST WAGNER 8-4
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Freshman Kevin Brown (Northborough, Mass.) and senior Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, Conn.) had three hits apiece as the Bryant University baseball team took the opening game of a showdown between the top two teams in the Northeast Conference, 8-4 on a gusty afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
April 27, 2010
TUESDAY'S BASEBALL GAME TO BE AIRED THIS FRIDAY ON COX SPORTS RI
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Tuesday’s Bryant University baseball game at 20th-ranked UConn will be aired this Friday at 7 pm on Cox Sports Channel 3 in Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut.
April 27, 2010
BASEBALL FALLS TO 20TH-RANKED HUSKIES 14-6; WEDNESDAY'S GAME VS. BROWN POSTPONED
STORRS, Conn. – The Bryant University baseball team took a 5-3 lead into the bottom of the sixth Tuesday against 20th-ranked University of Connecticut, but the red-hot Huskies stormed back with seven runs against the Bulldog bullpen en route to a 14-6 nonconference win at J.O. Christian Field. Wednesday's game vs. Brown has been postponed until next week. The Bulldogs will host Wagner Friday at 3 pm.
April 26, 2010
BASEBALL VISITS UCONN TUESDAY; HOSTS BROWN WEDNESDAY BEFORE WEEKEND SHOWDOWN WITH WAGNER
The Bryant University baseball team returns to action this week with six games in six days starting Tuesday when the Bulldogs travel to Storrs, Conn. to face the 20th-ranked Connecticut Huskies starting at 3:00 pm.
April 25, 2010
Baseball Wins Sixth Straight Defeating Fairleigh Dickinson Sunday 12-5
SMITHFIELD, R.I – Kevin Brown (Northborough, Mass.) went 4-for-5 with three doubles and three runs scored as the Bryant University baseball team closed out a four-game weekend sweep of Fairleigh Dickinson Sunday with a 12-5 win. The win was Bryant’s sixth-straight as the Bulldogs improve to 19-18 overall and 11-5 in the Northeast Conference.
April 24, 2010
CAMPBELL RECORDS 300TH CAREER HIT IN BASEBALL'S WINS SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University senior Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) lined a one-out double down the left field line in the bottom of the sixth inning as part of a three-run inning to help lead the Bulldogs to a 3-1 win over Fairleigh Dickinson in the first game of Saturday’s Northeast Conference doubleheader.
April 23, 2010
BASEBALL BACK IN ACTION THIS WEEKEND HOSTING FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON STARTING FRIDAY AT 3 PM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University baseball team returns to action this weekend hosting Fairleigh Dickinson for a four-game Northeast Conference series starting Friday at 3 pm. Seniors Nick Campbell (pictured) and Jeff Vigurs are currently chasing school and career milestones.
April 23, 2010
VIGURS SETS SCHOOL DOUBLES RECORD IN BASEBALL'S 8-3 WIN FRIDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University senior Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, Conn.) lined a two-run double in the first inning, setting the school’s all-time career doubles record and helping the Bulldogs earn an 8-3 victory over visiting Fairleigh Dickinson Friday afternoon in Northeast Conference action at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
April 20, 2010
BASEBALL NAMES ALL-DECADE TEAM
Bryant University Baseball has enjoyed tremendous success over the past 10 seasons, compiling 308 wins during the decade. In honor of these accomplishments, Bryant University is pleased to announce its All-Decade Team for 2000-09. These 18 individuals will be honored this Saturday during Bryant’s doubleheader with Fairleigh Dickinson.
April 20, 2010
FORMER BULLDOG COACH JON SJOGREN RECORDS HIS 500TH CAREER VICTORY
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Rollins College (Fla.) head baseball coach and former Bryant University coach Jon Sjogren recently recorded his 500th career coaching victory last Saturday in the school’s win over Eckerd College.
April 18, 2010
BASEBALL COMPLETES FRIDAY'S RAINOUT WITH 6-0 VICTORY OVER MOUNT ST. MARY'S
EMMITSBURG, Md. – Leading 4-0 in the top of the ninth before rain forced the series opener with Mount St. Mary's to be suspended, the Bulldogs and The Mount finally completed the game Sunday with the Bulldogs coming out on top 6-0. The two teams will close out the four-game series with a 1 pm game Sunday.
April 18, 2010
CAMPBELL NEARS 300TH HIT AS BULLDOGS WIN PAIR SUNDAY AT MOUNT ST. MARY'S
EMMITSBURG, Md. - Senior Nick Campbell recorded a pair of hits while junior Zakary Cianciolo drove in three runs as the Bryant Baseball team defeated Mount St. Mary's 5-3 in Sunday's series finale.
April 17, 2010
BASEBALL DROPS DOUBLEHEADER AT MOUNT ST. MARY'S SATURDAY
EMMITSBURG, Md. -- The Bryant University baseball team dropped a pair of Northeast Conference games Saturday at Mount St. Mary's. Senior Jeff Vigurs tied the school record with his 54th career double in the opening game.
April 16, 2010
BASEBALL VISITS MOUNT ST. MARY'S FOR FOUR-GAME SERIES THIS WEEKEND
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University baseball team returns to action this weekend with a four-game series at Mount St. Mary’s starting on Friday at 3 p.m. The two teams will play a doubleheader Saturday starting at noon before concluding the weekend series with a single game Sunday starting at 1 p.m.
April 14, 2010
BULLDOGS COME UP SHORT IN INTRASTATE SLUGFEST, FALL 11-10 TO RHODE ISLAND
KINGSTON, R.I. -- The University of Rhode Island defeated the Bryant University baseball team, 11-10, Wednesday afternoon at Bill Beck Field. The slugfest that featured a combined five home runs and 29 hits between the two squads, with URI hitting three two-run home runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.
April 14, 2010
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April 11, 2010
PAIR OF WALKOFF WINS LIFTS BULLDOGS PAST BLUE DEVILS
SMITHFIELD – Sophomore first basemen Jamie Skagerlind (Holden, Mass.) hit a walk-off home run for the second time in as many days in Game 1, and Bryant scored 5 unearned runs in the bottom of the ninth of Game 2 to vault the Bulldogs to a sweep of rival Central Connecticut State on Sunday at the Bryant Baseball complex. Bryant won the seven-inning opener 6-5 and took the nine-inning nightcap 10-9 in what was a very wild Sunday afternoon of baseball. With the pair of wins, Bryant improves its record to 13-15 overall and 5-3 in the NEC. CCSU fell to 10-11 overall and 6-6 in the NEC with the losses.
April 10, 2010
SKAGERLIND’S WALK-OFF BLAST EARNS BRYANT SPLIT IN NEC DOUBLE-HEADER
Sophomore first baseman Jamie Skagerlind (Holden, Mass.) belted a walk-off solo home run down the right field line in the bottom of the tenth inning to help earn the Bryant baseball team a split over visiting Central Connecticut State in an NEC double-header Saturday afternoon. Bryant (11-15, 3-3 NEC) defeated CCSU (10-9, 6-4 NEC) 3-2 in the first game before falling in the nightcap, 5-1. The two teams will meet for another double-header on Sunday afternoon to complete the four-game series.
April 9, 2010
BASEBALL POSTPONED FRIDAY; BRYANT AND CCSU TO PLAY DOUBLEHEADERS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY STARTING AT NOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Despite the best efforts of the Bryant University grounds crew, Friday's baseball game between the Bulldogs and Central Connecticut Blue Devils was postponed. The two teams will play a doubleheader Saturday starting at noon and will now play two games on Sunday, also starting at noon.
April 7, 2010
BASEBALL FALLS TO BOSTON COLLEGE 11-3 TO END WIN STREAK; BULLDOGS HOST CCSU FRIDAY
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – All streaks must come to an end. Winners of seven straight, the Bryant University baseball team entered Wednesday’s game at Boston College riding the wave of solid pitching and timely hitting. The Bulldogs did manage eight hits against the ACC Eagles, but could scratch across just three runs in falling 11-3.
April 6, 2010
BASEBALL DEFEATS HARVARD 5-0 FOR SEVENTH-STRAIGHT WIN
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Senior pitcher Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn.) won his 16th career game and improved to 2-4 on the season with another strong performance in leading Bryant University to a 5-0 baseball win over Harvard Tuesday afternoon. The win, Bryant’s seventh-straight, improves the Bulldogs’ record to 10-13 on the year heading into Wednesday’s game at Boston College (3:00 pm).
April 5, 2010
BASEBALL OPENS BUSY WEEK STARTING TUESDAY AT HARVARD
The Bryant University baseball team, winners of six straight, will travel to Boston this week for a pair of non-conference games before resuming with Northeast Conference action this weekend when the Blue Devils of Central Connecticut State University visit the Bryant Baseball Complex for a four-game series starting Friday at 3 pm.
April 3, 2010
BASEBALL WINS SIXTH STRAIGHT WITH 7-4 WIN OVER HARTFORD SATURDAY
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Third baseman Tim Norton (Barnstable, Mass.) went 2-for-4 with four RBIs as the Bryant University baseball team scored seven runs on 12 hits in picking up a 7-4 win over the University of Harford Saturday afternoon at the Fiondella Field. The Bulldogs travel to Harvard Tuesday and Boston College Wednesday.
April 2, 2010
BASEBALL DEFEATS HARTFORD 14-1 SATURDAY BEHIND STRONG PERFORMANCE FROM MICHAUD
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior Jeff Vigurs (South Windsor, Conn.) went 4-for-5 at the plate with two runs batted in while senior Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) drove in three runs as the Bryant University baseball won its fifth in-a-row Friday, defeating the University of Hartford 14-1 in non-conference action at the Bryant Baseball Complex. Bryant and Hartford will meet again Saturday in Hartford starting at 1 p.m.
April 1, 2010
BASEBALL DEFEATS FAIRFIELD 18-8 BEHIND 24 HIT ATTACK BY THE BULLDOGS
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Looking for a little run support Thursday against Fairfield, Bryant pitcher Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn.) certainly got what he wished for as the Bulldogs exploded for 18 runs on 24 hits including four home runs in an 18-8 non-conference victory over the Stags at Alumni Diamond.
March 31, 2010
TEN HITS HIGHLIGHT BULLDOGS’ 5-2 WIN OVER MARIST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University baseball team recorded 10 hits to outslug Marist Wednesday afternoon, taking a 5-2 road victory in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. to earn the team’s first winning streak of the season.
March 29, 2010
BASEBALL'S BROWN NAMED NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Kevin Brown (Northborough, Mass.) has been named Rookie of the Week by the Northeast Conference the league announced Monday. He is the second Bulldog to receive the Rookie of the Week, joining teammate Peter Kelich (Jackson, N.J.) who earned the same honor two weeks ago.
March 29, 2010
TUESDAY'S BASEBALL GAME AT MARIST POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY (3 PM)
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Due to the heavy rains in the region, Tuesday’s baseball game scheduled at Marist College has been postponed until Wednesday with first-pitch scheduled for 3 p.m. in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
March 28, 2010
BASEBALL DEFEATS MONMOUTH 7-6 SUNDAY TO EARN SERIES SPLIT
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- Junior right fielder Jordan English (Windsor Locks, Conn.) went 2-for-3 with an RBI and junior right hander John Michael Ryan (Worcester, Mass.) allowed just one hit in four innings of relief to lead the Bryant University baseball team to a 7-6 win over Monmouth University Sunday afternoon. Bryant will travel to Marist Tuesday for a 3:30 pm game.
March 27, 2010
BASEBALL EARNS SPLIT WITH MONMOUTH; FRESHMAN BROWN HOMERS TWICE
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – After dropping a pair of one-run games, the Bryant University baseball bats came alive in the second game of a Northeast Conference doubleheader with Monmouth as the Bulldogs downed the Hawks 10-1 to gain a split Saturday.
March 26, 2010
POLVANI FANS 12 BUT HAWKS RALLY WITH TWO IN BOTTOM OF NINTH TO DEFEAT BULLDOGS 3-2
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Bryant University senior right hander Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn.) struck out a career-high 12 batters but it was not enough as Owen Stewart lined a walk-off double off closer Mark Andrews (Hillsborough, N.J.) to in the bottom of the ninth to give Monmouth University a 3-2 victory in the Northeast Conference opener Friday afternoon at MU Field.
March 22, 2010
BASEBALL READY TO OPEN NEC PLAY WITH FOUR GAME TILT AT MONMOUTH STARTING FRIDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University baseball team will head to Monmouth University this weekend for a four-game Northeast Conference series starting Friday at 3 pm in West Long Branch, N.J. Bryant and Monmouth split last year's four-game series, 2-2.
March 21, 2010
BASEBALL RACKS UP 21 HITS IN 16-4 WIN OVER NORTHEASTERN SUNDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I.—Backed by a season-high 21-hit attack, the Bryant University baseball offense awoke in a big way Sunday as the Bulldogs broke open a two run game with a six-run fourth en route to a 16-4 win over Northeastern University in Brookline, Mass. Sunday afternoon.
March 20, 2010
BASEBALL DROPS 7-4 DECISION TO NORTHEASTERN SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University senior Jeff Vigurs went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored but it was not enough as the Bulldogs dropped a 7-4 decision to Northeastern under sunny skies Saturday. The two teams will play Sunday at 1:30 pm in Brookline, Mass.
March 19, 2010
HUSKIES DOWN BULLDOGS 10-0 IN BASEBALL FRIDAY
BROOKLINE, Mass. – The Bryant University baseball team ran into one of the region’s top pitchers Friday as the Bulldogs dropped a tough 10-0 decision at Northeastern University. The two teams will meet again Saturday at the Bryant Baseball Complex starting at 1 pm.
March 19, 2010
BASEBALL TRAVELS TO NORTHEASTERN FRIDAY FOR FIRST OF THREE-GAME WEEKEND SERIES
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University baseball team will look to rebound from Wednesday’s 8-2 loss to Boston College when the Bulldogs travel to Northeastern University (4-3) this afternoon for the first of a three-game weekend series with the Huskies. The two teams will play at Bryant on Saturday starting at 1 pm.
March 17, 2010
BASEBALL FALLS TO BC 8-2 WEDNESDAY; VIGURS PICKS UP 52ND CAREER DOUBLE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Senior Jeff Vigurs pulled closer to the all-time career doubles record against Boston College Wednesday, but the Bulldogs would fall in the end, 8-2 to the Eagles.
March 15, 2010
BASEBALL HOSTS BC WEDNESDAY; KELICH NAMED NEC ROOKIE OF WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- After a 10-game road trip, the Bryant University baseball team finally returns home Wednesday afternoon, hosting Boston College in the 2010 home opener at the Bryant Baseball Complex starting at 3:30 p.m. The Bulldogs got good news Monday when freshman Peter Kelich was named NEC Conference Rookie of the Week.
March 11, 2010
BASEBALL CONCLUDES ROAD TRIP WITH 7-5 LOSS TO WEST VIRGINIA
MORGANTOWN, WVA – The Bryant University baseball team concluded its 10-game season-opening road trip with a tough 7-5 loss at West Virginia in non-conference action Thursday afternoon. Bryant will return home next Wednesday hosting Boston College in the 2010 home opener. First pitch at the Bryant Baseball Complex is set for 3:30 p.m.
March 10, 2010
BASEBALL DEFEATS VIRGINIA TECH 5-3 WEDNESDAY BEHIND 13-HIT ATTACK
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Behind a season-high 13-hit attack, the Bryant University baseball team picked up a 5-3 win over Virginia Tech Wednesday afternoon at English Field. Dylan Stone (Portsmouth, R.I.) had four hits on the day and the Bulldogs got a big lift with a strong pitching performance by newcomer making his first start in a Bulldog uniform.
March 9, 2010
VIRGINIA TECH RALLIES FOR 5-4 WIN OVER BULLDOGS; ENGLISH FOUR HITS
BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Bryant University baseball team let a 4-1 lead slip away late as host Virginia Tech rallied with two runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth to knock off the Bulldogs 5-4 Tuesday. The Bulldogs (1-7) loaded the bases in the top of the ninth with one out but had the tying run thrown out at the plate.
March 8, 2010
BASEBALL PICKS UP FIRST WIN OF THE YEAR, 8-5 OVER VMI MONDAY
LEXINGTON, Va. – The Bryant University baseball team scored a season-high eight runs on a season-best 12 hits Monday as the Bulldogs picked up their first win of the year 8-5 over VMI. Mark Andrews (pictured) earned his first save of the year. Bryant visits Virginia Tech Tuesday and Wednesday.
March 8, 2010
BASEBALL CONTINUES ROAD TRIP THIS WEEK IN SEARCH OF FIRST WIN
After going 0-for-3 on its weekend trip to Davidson, N.C., the Bryant University baseball team heads to the state of Virginia the next three days searching for its first win of the season. Bryant (0-6), playing in its second season of Division I, will travel to Lexington,Va. Monday to face VMI at 4 pm and visit Blacksburg,Va. for two games at Virginia Tech Tuesday and Wednesday. The Bulldogs will wrap up the trip Thursday with a game at West Virginia University .
March 7, 2010
BASEBALL FALLS TO DAVIDSON 6-2 SUNDAY; BROWN HITS FIRST HOMER OF THE SEASON
DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Bryant University baseball team dropped a 6-2 decision to Davidson College Sunday afternoon at Wilson Field, falling to 0-6 to start the 2010 season. The Bulldogs travel to VMI Monday for a 4 pm game.
March 6, 2010
BULLDOGS DEFEATED BY DAVIDSON, 4-2, IN NIGHTCAP SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Davidson Wildcats jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the second inning and never looked back as they went on to defeat the Bryant University baseball team, 4-2, on Saturday night in the second game of the day for the Bulldogs.
March 6, 2010
BASEBALL FALLS TO UNC ASHEVILLE 3-2 IN FIRST OF TWO SATURDAY
DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Bryant University baseball team dropped a tough 3-2 decision to UNC-Asheville in the first of two games Saturday afternoon at Davidson University. The Bulldogs got another strong outing from ace Eric Polvani (Wallingford Conn.) and out-hit the UNC-Asheville Bulldogs 9-2, but came up just short to drop to 0-4 on the year.
March 1, 2010
BASEBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR THIS WEEKEND AT DAVIDSON
The Bryant University baseball team heads back out on the road this weekend when the Bulldogs travel to Davidson, North Carolina for three games. There has been a change to the weekend's schedule. Friday's game with Davidson has been moved to Saturday. The Bulldogs will play UNC-Asheville Saturday at 11 am and will face Davidson at 5 pm. Sunday's game with Davidson at 1 pm is still on.
March 1, 2010
BULLDOGS PLACE FOUR ON BIG BOY CLASSIC ALL-TOURNEY TEAM
THIBODAUX, La. – Despite dropping the three weekend series games, the Bryant University baseball team placed four on the Big Boy Classic All-Tournament team selected by coaches and media.
February 28, 2010
BASEBALL FALLS TO TENNESSEE-MARTIN 6-3 SUNDAY
THIBODAUX, La. – The Bryant University baseball team dropped a tough decision Sunday in the final game of the Big Boy Classic presented by Hampton Inn as the Bulldogs let a one-run lead late slip away in falling to Tennessee-Martin 6-3 at Nicholls State University.
February 27, 2010
HOUSTON BAPTIST DEFEATS BRYANT 15-5 SATURDAY IN LOUISIANA
THIBODAUX, La. – Bryant University senior Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) went 2-for-4 with an RBI and sophomore David Soltis (Plainville, Conn.) had a hit and scored twice but it was not enough as Houston Baptist rallied from down 2-0 to earn a 15-5 win over the Bulldogs Saturday afternoon.
February 27, 2010
BASEBALL FALLS TO NICHOLLS 4-3 IN OPENER
THIBODAUX, La. - The Bryant University baseball team finally opened its 2010 season Saturday but the Bulldogs dropped a tough 4-3 decision to Nicholls State at the 2010 Big Boy tournament presented by Hampton Inn. After rain pushed Friday's opener back a day, the Bulldogs got a strong start on the mound from senior right hander Eric Polvani (Wallingford, Conn.).
February 26, 2010
BASEBALL OPENER POSTPONED; BULLDOGS TO PLAY TWO ON SATURDAY
THIBODAUX, La. – Anxious to get the 2010 season started, the Bryant University baseball team will have wait another day as Friday’s opener at Nicholls State has been postponed to Saturday due to rain. The Bulldogs and Colonels will play now at 1 p.m. on Saturday and will face Houston Baptist at 4 p.m., weather permitting.
February 26, 2010
BASEBALL READY TO OPEN SEASON THIS FRIDAY IN LOUISIANA
Snow may be in the forecast this week here in New England, but baseball season is finally here. After a month of practicing inside the Chace Athletic Center, the Bryant University baseball team can finally hit the field for real for the first time starting this weekend when the Bulldogs open the 2010 season in Louisiana.
February 16, 2010
BRYANT BASEBALL GEARING UP FOR SEASON OPENER FEB. 26
After a successful 2009 season – their first at the Division I level – the Bryant University Baseball Team is looking to follow up a 32 win season with another strong campaign, and firmly establish themselves as one of the premier Division I teams in the Northeast.
February 16, 2010
BASEBALL SPRING NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
The Bulldogs will begin their 2010 season at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux,
LA on February 26th. The first chance to see the Bulldogs at the Bryant Baseball
Complex will be on March 17th, when they host Boston College.
February 5, 2010
BRYANT BASEBALL PICKED TO FINISH FIFTH IN THE NEC POLL
SOMERSET, N.J. – The Bryant University baseball team was picked to finish fifth in the Northeast Conference Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll released this week by the conference office. With four first-place votes, Wagner College was selected to finish atop the NEC standings as the conference prepares for its 24th season of baseball in 2010.
February 4, 2010
BRYANT TO INDUCT THREE INTO ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce three new additions to the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame for 2010. Former volleyball setter Britta Beckman ’04 (Omaha, Neb.), baseball pitcher Mike Florest ’04 (Franklin, Mass.) and women’s soccer forward Allison Kelly ’04 (Trumbull, Conn.) round out this year’s Hall of Fame class, bringing the total number elected into the Hall to 84 members. The three will be officially inducted during the summer of 2011 in conjunction with the Black & Gold Golf Tournament, as the Hall of Fame Dinner will move to a biennial rotation.
November 23, 2009
BASEBALL TO CONDUCT WINTER CLINIC
Bryant Baseball will be holding their annual Winter Clinic on Sunday, January 31st in the Chace Athletic Center on Bryant’s campus. This event is intended to assist high school age players in preparation for their upcoming season.
November 20, 2009
BRYANT BASEBALL SIGNS EIGHT TO NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University baseball and head coach Jamie Pinzino are pleased to announce the eight student-athletes who have committed to joining the Bulldogs for the 2011 season.
November 19, 2009
BULLDOGS SERVE AS CELEBRITY READERS TO LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University’s student-athletes recently took part in the Celebrity Readers Program through the athletic department’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C) and spent the day at LaPerche Elementary School in Smithfield.
November 11, 2009
BASEBALL FALL 2009 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
The 2009 Bryant University Fall Baseball Newsletter is now available. The newsletter recaps the fall season including the exciting Black & Gold seriesas well as news about a former baseball star earning his first head coaching position. Read more.
November 4, 2009
GOLD TOPS BLACK IN FIFTH-ANNUAL INTRASQUAD SERIES
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Led by MVP Jamie Skagerlind (Holden, Mass. / Wachusett), Team Gold was crowned champion in the fifth-annual Black & Gold Baseball Series at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
September 28, 2009
KOOCHER, FORMER BULLDOG KEVIN COBB JOIN 2010 BRYANT BASEBALL COACHING STAFF
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University baseball head coach Jamie Pinzino is pleased to announce the recent addition of former Wheaton assistant coach Andrew Koocher and 2009 Bulldog captain Kevin Cobb to the staff for the 2010 season.
September 28, 2009
BULLDOG BASEBALL ANNOUNCES 2010 SCHEDULE, TO INCLUDE 20 HOME GAMES AND FULL NEC SLATE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University head baseball coach Jamie Pinzino is pleased to announce the 2010 Bulldog Baseball schedule, to include 20 home contests as well as a full Northeast Conference slate.
