Field Hockey
February 26, 2008
SATURDAY'S FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC CANCELLED
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University field hockey clinic originally scheduled for this Saturday, March 1 has been cancelled. Please check back to http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/ to stay up-to-date with upcoming and future Bulldog clinics.
January 29, 2008
Bryant Field Hockey Offering Camps
Bulldog Field Hockey Camps consists of three different camp experiences for the field hockey enthusiast in your family! Starting in March, there will be a one day indoor clinic focusing on a typical Bryant Bulldog practice. Continuing into the summer months there will be a Friday Night League spanning from June through July focusing on skills and games. Concluding at the end of July there will be a two day Team Preseason Camp to prepare for the upcoming field hockey season! Each camp is priced separately but there is a Bulldog Package enabling you to sign up for all three!!
December 11, 2007
SOPHOMORE CAITLAN JOHNSON NAMED TO 2007 ECAC DIVISON II ALL-STAR SQUAD
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Sophomore midfielder Caitlan Johnson (Walpole, Mass.) capped off a stellar 2007 season Monday afternoon when she was named to the ECAC Division II All-Star team, becoming the Bryant University field hockey team's lone representative and one of 10 Northeast-10 Conference players to garner ECAC All-Star honors.
October 30, 2007
TRIO OF FIELD HOCKEY SENIORS NAMED 2007 DIVISION II ALL-STARS
SMITHFIELD, RI – After a successful 2007 campaign that saw the Bryant University field hockey team go 12-8 overall and 12-4 in Northeast-10 Conference play, three Bulldog seniors were named to the 2007 NFHCA Division II Senior All-Star Game to be played Sat., Nov. 17 at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md. Seniors Caroline Carr (Wrentham, Mass.), Rebecca Lange (Whitinsville, Mass.) and Courtney O’Brien (Tewksbury, Mass.) were among the 38 players – 24 of them from the Northeast-10 Conference – to be named 2007 All-Stars.
October 24, 2007
BRYANT FIELD HOCKEY EARNS TRIO OF ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS; O’BRIEN, JOHNSON NAMED TO NORTHEAST-10 FIRST TEAM
SMITHFIELD, RI – Three members of the No. 9 Bryant University field hockey team earn All-Conference accolades for their contributions to the team’s success this season, as announced by the Northeast-10 Conference Wednesday afternoon. Two Bulldogs, senior forward Courtney O’Brien (Tewsbury, Mass.) and sophomore midfielder Caitlan Johnson (Walpole, Mass.), were named to the 2007 Northeast-10 All-Conference First Team, while sophomore goalkeeper Kundayi Mawema (Hare, Zimbabwe) garnered All-Conference Second-Team honors.
October 24, 2007
SAINT ANSELM UPSETS BRYANT, 3-1, IN NORTHEAST-10 QUARTERFINALS
SMITHFIELD, RI – The No. 9 Bryant University field hockey team was upset at home by Saint Anselm Wednesday night, losing 3-1 in the Northeast-10 Conference Quarterfinals. Though the third-seeded Bulldogs outshot the sixth-seeded Hawks, 26-11, it was Saint Anselm who drew first blood, notching the game’s first goal off the stick of Laura Urko early in the 14th minute. The Hawks upped their lead to 2-0 less than two minutes later when Sam Rowe scored her team-leading sixth goal of the season off an Annie Heaney feed.
October 20, 2007
Bryant falls to St. Michael's, 1-0 on Senior Night
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University field hockey program dropped its final regular-season matchup, 1-0, to St. Michael’s College on Senior Night at Turf Field Saturday. Andrea Slaven scored the game’s only goal, a shot that beat senior starting goalkeeper Kasey Kortz (Louisville, Kent.) off a penalty corner in the 13th minute. It was Slaven’s team-leading 19th goal of the season.
October 16, 2007
Field Hockey Falls to Saint Anselm 3-0 Tuesday
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Saint Anselm junior Laura Urko (Attleboro, Mass.) scored two goals to help lead the Hawks to a 3-0 upset of No. 7 Bryant University in Northeast-10 Conference Field Hockey. Urko tallied her third goal of the season at the 24:18 mark, assisted on by Lauren Chooljian (Hampstead, N.H.), for the early 1-0 Saint Anselm lead. Less than four minutes later Urko struck again on an unassisted score and the Hawks took a 2-0 lead into halftime.
October 13, 2007
Bryant Field Hockey Defeats Stonehill 1-0 Saturday
EASTON, Mass. - Julie Kuchyt's goal late in the first half proved to be the difference as the eighth-ranked Bryant University field hockey team picked up a big 1-0 win over seventh-ranked Stonehill Saturday. The win moves the Bulldogs into third place in the Northeast-10 Conference standings and completes a season sweep of the Skyhawks. Bryant won the first meeting 2-1 in Smithfield, RI back on Sept. 15.
October 10, 2007
Field Hockey Downs Southern Connecticut 3-2 Wednesday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI - - Courtney O'Brien's (Tewksbury, Mass.) goal in the 62nd minute broke a 2-2 tie late in the game and helped give eighth-ranked Bryant University a 3-2 win over Southern Connecticut in Northeast-10 Conference field hockey action at the Bryant Turf Field Complex Wednesday night. The Bulldogs travel to Stonehill on Saturday.
October 6, 2007
Bryant Field Hockey Defeats Franklin Pierce 4-1 Saturday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI - Julie Kuchyt and Caroline Carr each scored a pair of goals to help lead the eighth-ranked Bryant University Field Hockey team to a 4-1 win over visiting Franklin Pierce Saturday night at the Turf Field Complex. The improves Bryant record to 10-5 overall and 10-2 in the Northeast-10.
October 4, 2007
Carr's Goal in Final Seconds Lifts Field Hockey to Thrilling 2-1 Win Thursday
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Bryant's Caroline Carr (Wrentham, Mass.) scored with 48 seconds left in regulation to help lead the visiting Bulldogs to a thrilling 2-1 win at Merrimack College in Northeast-10 Conference field hockey Thursday night at Warrior Field. Carr's goal came off a penalty corner with Caitlan Johnson (Walpole, Mass.) and Julie Kutchyt (Hatfield, Mass.) picking up the assist.
October 2, 2007
No. 8 Field Hockey Edged by UMass Lowell 3-2 Tuesday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI – Fifth-ranked UMass Lowell scored two second half goals to rally from a 2-1 halftime defeat No. 8 Bryant University 3-2 Tuesday night at the Turf Field Complex. Bryant, with the loss, drops to 8-5 overall on the year and 8-2 in the NE-10 while UMass Lowell improves to 10-2 overall and 9-1 in league play.
September 29, 2007
Field Hockey Falls at Home To C.W. Post 2-1
SMITHFIELD, RI – Ninth-ranked C.W. Post broke open a scoreless game with two goals midway through the second half and withstood a late Bryant rally to pull out a 2-1 non-conference win over the eighth-ranked Bulldogs. With the win, C.W. Post improves to 10-1 on the season while Bryant drops to 7-4 overall. The Bulldogs host UMass Lowell Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
September 26, 2007
FIELD HOCKEY GETS BACK ON TRACK WITH 3-1 WIN OVER ASSUMPTION WEDNESDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Sophomore goalkeeper Kundayi Mawema (Hare, Zimbabwe) made eight saves including one coming on a penalty shot in the final minute of the first half to help lead the eighth-ranked Bryant University field hockey team to a 3-1 win over visiting Assumption College Wednesday night in Northeast-10 Conference action at the Turf Field Complex. The Bulldogs will host C.W. Post this Saturday afternoon starting at 5 p.m.
September 22, 2007
Field Hockey Falls to Bentley 2-0 Saturday
WALTHAM, Mass. – The sixth-ranked Bryant field hockey team saw its six game win streak come to an end Saturday as ninth-ranked Bentley defeated the Bulldogs 2-0 in Northeast-10 Conference action. Bentley was led by Nicole Murphy's two goals in the game as the Bulldogs managed six shots on goal. The Bulldogs host Assumption Wednesday night.
September 20, 2007
Sixth-Ranked Field Hockey Defeats AIC 3-2 Thursday
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The sixth-ranked Bryant University field hockey team scored two second half goals to remain undefeated in conference play as the Bulldogs held off American International, 3-2 Thursday night. Bryant improves to 7-2 overall and remains in first place in the NE-10 at 7-0 while AIC drops to 2-6 (2-6 NE-10). The Bulldogs travel to Bentley Saturday (12 pm).
September 17, 2007
BRYANT FIELD HOCKEY GARNERS TWO WEEKLY NE-10 AWARDS
SMITHFIELD, RI – Winners of five straight including last Saturday's 2-1 win over second-ranked Stonehill at the Turf Complex, the accolades are starting to trickle in for the Bryant field hockey squad. On Monday, Kundayi Mawema (Hare, Zimbabwe) and Julie Kuchyt (Hatfield, Mass.) were named Northeast-10 Goalkeeper and Freshman of the Week respectively. The Bulldogs travel to AIC (7 pm) on Thursday and Bentley this Saturday (12 pm).
September 15, 2007
Field Hockey Defeats Second-Ranked Stonehill 2-1 Saturday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI - Shana Libman (Attleboro, Mass.) and Courtney O'Brien (Tewksbury, Mass.) each had a goal and assist to help lead the tenth-ranked Bryant University field hockey team to a 2-1 win over second-ranked Stonehill Saturday night. The win, Bryant's fifth in-a-row, improves the Bulldogs' record to 6-2 overall and 6-0 in the Northeast-10 Conference. The Bulldogs return to action Thursday at AIC.
September 12, 2007
Kuchyt Scores First Three Collegiate Goals in 4-0 Win Over Saint Anselm; Big Showdown with #2 Stonehill Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI. – Freshman Julie Kuchyt (Hatsfield, MA) scored her first three collegiate goals as the Bryant field hockey team, ranked tenth nationally, remained unbeaten in Northeast-10 Conference action after defeating Saint Anselm 4-0, Wednesday night at the Bulldog Turf Complex. The Bulldogs (5-2, 5-0 NE-10) will host #2 Stonehill in a big conference matchup Saturday night (7 p.m.) at the Bryant Turf Complex.
September 10, 2007
Frantz's Hat Trick Leads #10 Bryant to 5-2 Victory over Merrimack
SMITHFIELD, RI. - Sophomore Kelly Frantz (Southbury, CT) posted her first collegiate hat trick as the Bryant field hockey team, ranked tenth nationally, defeated Northeast-10 Conference foe Merrimack College 5-2 Monday night in the home opener at the Bryant Turf Complex. The Bulldogs came out flying, as Frantz scored two goals less than four minutes apart early in the first half. The first came off a penalty corner at 9:33, with Danielle Moody (Gorham, ME) and Julie Kuchyt (Hatfield, MA) notching the assists. Kuchyt’s assist was her first collegiate helper. Frantz’s second tally was off a scramble in front of Warrior goaltender Amy Larrabee. Bryant (4-2, 4-0 NE-10) will continue its three-game homestand Wednesday when they take on Saint Anselm at 7 p.m.
September 8, 2007
#10 Field Hockey Avenges 2006 Playoff Defeat; Downs Saint Michael’s 4-2
COLCHESTER, VT. – The Bryant field hockey team, ranked tenth nationally, remained undefeated in the Northeast-10 Conference, after defeating Saint Michael’s 4-2 Saturday afternoon. The victory avenges the 2-1 loss the Purple Knights handed the Bulldogs in the Northeast-10 Quarterfinals last October. Bryant possessed the ball for most of the game, which led to a first half 1-0 lead, thanks to a penalty stroke goal by Caitlan Johnson (Walpole, MA.) with nine minutes to play in the first half. It was Johnson’s first of the season. The Bulldogs (3-2, 3-0 NE-10) will host Merrimack College Monday night (7 p.m.) in the home opener at the Bryant Turf Complex.
September 6, 2007
#10 Field Hockey Shuts Out So. Connecticut 2-0 Thursday Night
NEW HAVEN, CT. – The Bryant field hockey team, ranked 10th nationally, made it two wins in as many matches in the Northeast-10 after shutting out Southern Connecticut 2-0 Thursday night. Sophomore Kundayi Mawema (Hare, Zimbabwe) notched her first shutout of the season, making eight saves in the victory. Freshman Brandie Simmonds (Shelburne, MA.) posted her first collegiate goal in the 29th minute, taking a feed from senior Shana Libman (Attleboro, MA.) down low and knocking it past Owl goaltender Lauren Zarrella. Bryant (2-2, 2-0 NE-10) will have a quick-turnaround to their next game, with a Saturday afternoon match at St. Michael’s, in Colechester, VT. at 1 p.m.
September 2, 2007
Carr Scores Twice in 5-3 Loss to Mansfield
EASTON, PA. – Facing their second nationally-ranked Pennsylvania foe in as many days, the Bryant field hockey team dropped its second straight match, 5-3 to eighth-ranked Mansfield College Sunday afternoon. Senior Caroline Carr (Wrentham, MA) scored her second and third goals of the year in the losing cause. Bryant (1-2, 1-0 NE-10) will travel to New Haven, CT to take on Southern Connecticut Thursday night (7 p.m.).
September 1, 2007
Field Hockey Loses to #1 Bloomsburg 4-0
BLOOMSBURG, PA – The Bryant field hockey team was shutout Saturday afternoon by the #1 team in Division II, Bloomsburg 4-0 in a non-conference game. It was the Bulldogs’ first loss of the 2007 season. The win was the 26th straight for the Huskies dating back to last season. Sophomore goalie Kundayi Mawema (Hare, Zimbabwe) stopped 30 shots, keeping the Bulldogs in the contest throughout. Bryant (1-1, 1-0 NE-10) will take on #8 Mansfield Sunday at noon.
August 29, 2007
Field Hockey Wins Season Opener 3-2 at Assumption
WORCESTER, MA. – The Bryant field hockey team kicked off its 2007 season, rebounding from a 1-0 deficit with three unanswered goals and held on for the 3-2 victory over Assumption College in a Northeast-10 Conference game Wednesday night. Trailing 1-0, the Bulldogs evened the tally at 19:16 as senior Shana Libman (Attleboro, MA) scored Bryant’s first goal of 2007, taking a pass from sophomore Caitlan Johnson (Walpole, MA) and firing it past Greyhound goaltender Kaitlin Burke. Five minutes into the second half, junior Jenna DeMello (Mohegan Lake, NY) posted her first career goal as she tipped in a shot from senior Courtney O’Brien (Tewksbury, MA) to give the Bulldogs the lead. The Bulldogs (1-0, 1-0 NE-10) will head to Pennsylvania for the Labor Day weekend and will take on #1 Bloomsburg Saturday at noon and #8 Mansfield Sunday at noon. The home opener is September 10 against Merrimack at 7 p.m.
August 22, 2007
Field Hockey Picked to Finish Fourth in the Preseason Poll
SOUTH EASTON, Mass. - After a fifth place finish in 2006, the Bryant Field Hockey team has been picked to finish fourth in the 2007 Northeast-10 Conference Preseason Poll. The Bulldogs (11-10, 9-7 NE-10 in 2006) open their season Wednesday August 29 at Assumption College at 7 p.m. Their home opener is slated for September 10 against Merrimack at 7 p.m.
August 15, 2007
FALL SPORTS PRACTICE UNDERWAY
SMITHFIELD, RI – Though the calendar may still say August, the Bryant campus has come alive over the last couple of days as several fall sports teams have already reported and underway with preseason practice. Women's soccer is currently in Italy for both sight-seeing and training against various club teams. Football, field hockey, and men's soccer reported to campus Tuesday and are currently underway with practices.
August 6, 2007
Field Hockey Announces Class of 2011
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University field hockey team welcomes seven newcomers to the squad for the 2007 season. Their home opener is September 10th vs Merrimack at 7 p.m. at the Bulldog Turf Complex. The Bulldogs finished 2006 with a 11-10 (9-7 NE-10) record.
June 22, 2007
Bryant Names Mroz Assistant Field Hockey Coach
SMITHFIELD, RI – Former UMass Lowell All-American Josselyn Mroz (Amesbury, Mass.) has been named Assistant Field Hockey Coach at Bryant University. The announcement was made today by Director of Athletics Bill Smith and Field Hockey Coach Coni Fichera. A two-sport athlete at UMass Lowell, competing in both field hockey and softball, Mroz captained the River Hawks to the 2005 Division II Field Hockey National Championship as the team's top defender. The River Hawks captured three Northeast-10 Conference Championships during her four year career.
SATURDAY'S FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC CANCELLED
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University field hockey clinic originally scheduled for this Saturday, March 1 has been cancelled. Please check back to http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/ to stay up-to-date with upcoming and future Bulldog clinics.
January 29, 2008
Bryant Field Hockey Offering Camps
Bulldog Field Hockey Camps consists of three different camp experiences for the field hockey enthusiast in your family! Starting in March, there will be a one day indoor clinic focusing on a typical Bryant Bulldog practice. Continuing into the summer months there will be a Friday Night League spanning from June through July focusing on skills and games. Concluding at the end of July there will be a two day Team Preseason Camp to prepare for the upcoming field hockey season! Each camp is priced separately but there is a Bulldog Package enabling you to sign up for all three!!
December 11, 2007
SOPHOMORE CAITLAN JOHNSON NAMED TO 2007 ECAC DIVISON II ALL-STAR SQUAD
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Sophomore midfielder Caitlan Johnson (Walpole, Mass.) capped off a stellar 2007 season Monday afternoon when she was named to the ECAC Division II All-Star team, becoming the Bryant University field hockey team's lone representative and one of 10 Northeast-10 Conference players to garner ECAC All-Star honors.
October 30, 2007
TRIO OF FIELD HOCKEY SENIORS NAMED 2007 DIVISION II ALL-STARS
SMITHFIELD, RI – After a successful 2007 campaign that saw the Bryant University field hockey team go 12-8 overall and 12-4 in Northeast-10 Conference play, three Bulldog seniors were named to the 2007 NFHCA Division II Senior All-Star Game to be played Sat., Nov. 17 at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md. Seniors Caroline Carr (Wrentham, Mass.), Rebecca Lange (Whitinsville, Mass.) and Courtney O’Brien (Tewksbury, Mass.) were among the 38 players – 24 of them from the Northeast-10 Conference – to be named 2007 All-Stars.
October 24, 2007
BRYANT FIELD HOCKEY EARNS TRIO OF ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS; O’BRIEN, JOHNSON NAMED TO NORTHEAST-10 FIRST TEAM
SMITHFIELD, RI – Three members of the No. 9 Bryant University field hockey team earn All-Conference accolades for their contributions to the team’s success this season, as announced by the Northeast-10 Conference Wednesday afternoon. Two Bulldogs, senior forward Courtney O’Brien (Tewsbury, Mass.) and sophomore midfielder Caitlan Johnson (Walpole, Mass.), were named to the 2007 Northeast-10 All-Conference First Team, while sophomore goalkeeper Kundayi Mawema (Hare, Zimbabwe) garnered All-Conference Second-Team honors.
October 24, 2007
SAINT ANSELM UPSETS BRYANT, 3-1, IN NORTHEAST-10 QUARTERFINALS
SMITHFIELD, RI – The No. 9 Bryant University field hockey team was upset at home by Saint Anselm Wednesday night, losing 3-1 in the Northeast-10 Conference Quarterfinals. Though the third-seeded Bulldogs outshot the sixth-seeded Hawks, 26-11, it was Saint Anselm who drew first blood, notching the game’s first goal off the stick of Laura Urko early in the 14th minute. The Hawks upped their lead to 2-0 less than two minutes later when Sam Rowe scored her team-leading sixth goal of the season off an Annie Heaney feed.
October 20, 2007
Bryant falls to St. Michael's, 1-0 on Senior Night
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University field hockey program dropped its final regular-season matchup, 1-0, to St. Michael’s College on Senior Night at Turf Field Saturday. Andrea Slaven scored the game’s only goal, a shot that beat senior starting goalkeeper Kasey Kortz (Louisville, Kent.) off a penalty corner in the 13th minute. It was Slaven’s team-leading 19th goal of the season.
October 16, 2007
Field Hockey Falls to Saint Anselm 3-0 Tuesday
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Saint Anselm junior Laura Urko (Attleboro, Mass.) scored two goals to help lead the Hawks to a 3-0 upset of No. 7 Bryant University in Northeast-10 Conference Field Hockey. Urko tallied her third goal of the season at the 24:18 mark, assisted on by Lauren Chooljian (Hampstead, N.H.), for the early 1-0 Saint Anselm lead. Less than four minutes later Urko struck again on an unassisted score and the Hawks took a 2-0 lead into halftime.
October 13, 2007
Bryant Field Hockey Defeats Stonehill 1-0 Saturday
EASTON, Mass. - Julie Kuchyt's goal late in the first half proved to be the difference as the eighth-ranked Bryant University field hockey team picked up a big 1-0 win over seventh-ranked Stonehill Saturday. The win moves the Bulldogs into third place in the Northeast-10 Conference standings and completes a season sweep of the Skyhawks. Bryant won the first meeting 2-1 in Smithfield, RI back on Sept. 15.
October 10, 2007
Field Hockey Downs Southern Connecticut 3-2 Wednesday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI - - Courtney O'Brien's (Tewksbury, Mass.) goal in the 62nd minute broke a 2-2 tie late in the game and helped give eighth-ranked Bryant University a 3-2 win over Southern Connecticut in Northeast-10 Conference field hockey action at the Bryant Turf Field Complex Wednesday night. The Bulldogs travel to Stonehill on Saturday.
October 6, 2007
Bryant Field Hockey Defeats Franklin Pierce 4-1 Saturday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI - Julie Kuchyt and Caroline Carr each scored a pair of goals to help lead the eighth-ranked Bryant University Field Hockey team to a 4-1 win over visiting Franklin Pierce Saturday night at the Turf Field Complex. The improves Bryant record to 10-5 overall and 10-2 in the Northeast-10.
October 4, 2007
Carr's Goal in Final Seconds Lifts Field Hockey to Thrilling 2-1 Win Thursday
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Bryant's Caroline Carr (Wrentham, Mass.) scored with 48 seconds left in regulation to help lead the visiting Bulldogs to a thrilling 2-1 win at Merrimack College in Northeast-10 Conference field hockey Thursday night at Warrior Field. Carr's goal came off a penalty corner with Caitlan Johnson (Walpole, Mass.) and Julie Kutchyt (Hatfield, Mass.) picking up the assist.
October 2, 2007
No. 8 Field Hockey Edged by UMass Lowell 3-2 Tuesday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI – Fifth-ranked UMass Lowell scored two second half goals to rally from a 2-1 halftime defeat No. 8 Bryant University 3-2 Tuesday night at the Turf Field Complex. Bryant, with the loss, drops to 8-5 overall on the year and 8-2 in the NE-10 while UMass Lowell improves to 10-2 overall and 9-1 in league play.
September 29, 2007
Field Hockey Falls at Home To C.W. Post 2-1
SMITHFIELD, RI – Ninth-ranked C.W. Post broke open a scoreless game with two goals midway through the second half and withstood a late Bryant rally to pull out a 2-1 non-conference win over the eighth-ranked Bulldogs. With the win, C.W. Post improves to 10-1 on the season while Bryant drops to 7-4 overall. The Bulldogs host UMass Lowell Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
September 26, 2007
FIELD HOCKEY GETS BACK ON TRACK WITH 3-1 WIN OVER ASSUMPTION WEDNESDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Sophomore goalkeeper Kundayi Mawema (Hare, Zimbabwe) made eight saves including one coming on a penalty shot in the final minute of the first half to help lead the eighth-ranked Bryant University field hockey team to a 3-1 win over visiting Assumption College Wednesday night in Northeast-10 Conference action at the Turf Field Complex. The Bulldogs will host C.W. Post this Saturday afternoon starting at 5 p.m.
September 22, 2007
Field Hockey Falls to Bentley 2-0 Saturday
WALTHAM, Mass. – The sixth-ranked Bryant field hockey team saw its six game win streak come to an end Saturday as ninth-ranked Bentley defeated the Bulldogs 2-0 in Northeast-10 Conference action. Bentley was led by Nicole Murphy's two goals in the game as the Bulldogs managed six shots on goal. The Bulldogs host Assumption Wednesday night.
September 20, 2007
Sixth-Ranked Field Hockey Defeats AIC 3-2 Thursday
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The sixth-ranked Bryant University field hockey team scored two second half goals to remain undefeated in conference play as the Bulldogs held off American International, 3-2 Thursday night. Bryant improves to 7-2 overall and remains in first place in the NE-10 at 7-0 while AIC drops to 2-6 (2-6 NE-10). The Bulldogs travel to Bentley Saturday (12 pm).
September 17, 2007
BRYANT FIELD HOCKEY GARNERS TWO WEEKLY NE-10 AWARDS
SMITHFIELD, RI – Winners of five straight including last Saturday's 2-1 win over second-ranked Stonehill at the Turf Complex, the accolades are starting to trickle in for the Bryant field hockey squad. On Monday, Kundayi Mawema (Hare, Zimbabwe) and Julie Kuchyt (Hatfield, Mass.) were named Northeast-10 Goalkeeper and Freshman of the Week respectively. The Bulldogs travel to AIC (7 pm) on Thursday and Bentley this Saturday (12 pm).
September 15, 2007
Field Hockey Defeats Second-Ranked Stonehill 2-1 Saturday Night
SMITHFIELD, RI - Shana Libman (Attleboro, Mass.) and Courtney O'Brien (Tewksbury, Mass.) each had a goal and assist to help lead the tenth-ranked Bryant University field hockey team to a 2-1 win over second-ranked Stonehill Saturday night. The win, Bryant's fifth in-a-row, improves the Bulldogs' record to 6-2 overall and 6-0 in the Northeast-10 Conference. The Bulldogs return to action Thursday at AIC.
September 12, 2007
Kuchyt Scores First Three Collegiate Goals in 4-0 Win Over Saint Anselm; Big Showdown with #2 Stonehill Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI. – Freshman Julie Kuchyt (Hatsfield, MA) scored her first three collegiate goals as the Bryant field hockey team, ranked tenth nationally, remained unbeaten in Northeast-10 Conference action after defeating Saint Anselm 4-0, Wednesday night at the Bulldog Turf Complex. The Bulldogs (5-2, 5-0 NE-10) will host #2 Stonehill in a big conference matchup Saturday night (7 p.m.) at the Bryant Turf Complex.
September 10, 2007
Frantz's Hat Trick Leads #10 Bryant to 5-2 Victory over Merrimack
SMITHFIELD, RI. - Sophomore Kelly Frantz (Southbury, CT) posted her first collegiate hat trick as the Bryant field hockey team, ranked tenth nationally, defeated Northeast-10 Conference foe Merrimack College 5-2 Monday night in the home opener at the Bryant Turf Complex. The Bulldogs came out flying, as Frantz scored two goals less than four minutes apart early in the first half. The first came off a penalty corner at 9:33, with Danielle Moody (Gorham, ME) and Julie Kuchyt (Hatfield, MA) notching the assists. Kuchyt’s assist was her first collegiate helper. Frantz’s second tally was off a scramble in front of Warrior goaltender Amy Larrabee. Bryant (4-2, 4-0 NE-10) will continue its three-game homestand Wednesday when they take on Saint Anselm at 7 p.m.
September 8, 2007
#10 Field Hockey Avenges 2006 Playoff Defeat; Downs Saint Michael’s 4-2
COLCHESTER, VT. – The Bryant field hockey team, ranked tenth nationally, remained undefeated in the Northeast-10 Conference, after defeating Saint Michael’s 4-2 Saturday afternoon. The victory avenges the 2-1 loss the Purple Knights handed the Bulldogs in the Northeast-10 Quarterfinals last October. Bryant possessed the ball for most of the game, which led to a first half 1-0 lead, thanks to a penalty stroke goal by Caitlan Johnson (Walpole, MA.) with nine minutes to play in the first half. It was Johnson’s first of the season. The Bulldogs (3-2, 3-0 NE-10) will host Merrimack College Monday night (7 p.m.) in the home opener at the Bryant Turf Complex.
September 6, 2007
#10 Field Hockey Shuts Out So. Connecticut 2-0 Thursday Night
NEW HAVEN, CT. – The Bryant field hockey team, ranked 10th nationally, made it two wins in as many matches in the Northeast-10 after shutting out Southern Connecticut 2-0 Thursday night. Sophomore Kundayi Mawema (Hare, Zimbabwe) notched her first shutout of the season, making eight saves in the victory. Freshman Brandie Simmonds (Shelburne, MA.) posted her first collegiate goal in the 29th minute, taking a feed from senior Shana Libman (Attleboro, MA.) down low and knocking it past Owl goaltender Lauren Zarrella. Bryant (2-2, 2-0 NE-10) will have a quick-turnaround to their next game, with a Saturday afternoon match at St. Michael’s, in Colechester, VT. at 1 p.m.
September 2, 2007
Carr Scores Twice in 5-3 Loss to Mansfield
EASTON, PA. – Facing their second nationally-ranked Pennsylvania foe in as many days, the Bryant field hockey team dropped its second straight match, 5-3 to eighth-ranked Mansfield College Sunday afternoon. Senior Caroline Carr (Wrentham, MA) scored her second and third goals of the year in the losing cause. Bryant (1-2, 1-0 NE-10) will travel to New Haven, CT to take on Southern Connecticut Thursday night (7 p.m.).
September 1, 2007
Field Hockey Loses to #1 Bloomsburg 4-0
BLOOMSBURG, PA – The Bryant field hockey team was shutout Saturday afternoon by the #1 team in Division II, Bloomsburg 4-0 in a non-conference game. It was the Bulldogs’ first loss of the 2007 season. The win was the 26th straight for the Huskies dating back to last season. Sophomore goalie Kundayi Mawema (Hare, Zimbabwe) stopped 30 shots, keeping the Bulldogs in the contest throughout. Bryant (1-1, 1-0 NE-10) will take on #8 Mansfield Sunday at noon.
August 29, 2007
Field Hockey Wins Season Opener 3-2 at Assumption
WORCESTER, MA. – The Bryant field hockey team kicked off its 2007 season, rebounding from a 1-0 deficit with three unanswered goals and held on for the 3-2 victory over Assumption College in a Northeast-10 Conference game Wednesday night. Trailing 1-0, the Bulldogs evened the tally at 19:16 as senior Shana Libman (Attleboro, MA) scored Bryant’s first goal of 2007, taking a pass from sophomore Caitlan Johnson (Walpole, MA) and firing it past Greyhound goaltender Kaitlin Burke. Five minutes into the second half, junior Jenna DeMello (Mohegan Lake, NY) posted her first career goal as she tipped in a shot from senior Courtney O’Brien (Tewksbury, MA) to give the Bulldogs the lead. The Bulldogs (1-0, 1-0 NE-10) will head to Pennsylvania for the Labor Day weekend and will take on #1 Bloomsburg Saturday at noon and #8 Mansfield Sunday at noon. The home opener is September 10 against Merrimack at 7 p.m.
August 22, 2007
Field Hockey Picked to Finish Fourth in the Preseason Poll
SOUTH EASTON, Mass. - After a fifth place finish in 2006, the Bryant Field Hockey team has been picked to finish fourth in the 2007 Northeast-10 Conference Preseason Poll. The Bulldogs (11-10, 9-7 NE-10 in 2006) open their season Wednesday August 29 at Assumption College at 7 p.m. Their home opener is slated for September 10 against Merrimack at 7 p.m.
August 15, 2007
FALL SPORTS PRACTICE UNDERWAY
SMITHFIELD, RI – Though the calendar may still say August, the Bryant campus has come alive over the last couple of days as several fall sports teams have already reported and underway with preseason practice. Women's soccer is currently in Italy for both sight-seeing and training against various club teams. Football, field hockey, and men's soccer reported to campus Tuesday and are currently underway with practices.
August 6, 2007
Field Hockey Announces Class of 2011
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University field hockey team welcomes seven newcomers to the squad for the 2007 season. Their home opener is September 10th vs Merrimack at 7 p.m. at the Bulldog Turf Complex. The Bulldogs finished 2006 with a 11-10 (9-7 NE-10) record.
June 22, 2007
Bryant Names Mroz Assistant Field Hockey Coach
SMITHFIELD, RI – Former UMass Lowell All-American Josselyn Mroz (Amesbury, Mass.) has been named Assistant Field Hockey Coach at Bryant University. The announcement was made today by Director of Athletics Bill Smith and Field Hockey Coach Coni Fichera. A two-sport athlete at UMass Lowell, competing in both field hockey and softball, Mroz captained the River Hawks to the 2005 Division II Field Hockey National Championship as the team's top defender. The River Hawks captured three Northeast-10 Conference Championships during her four year career.
