BRYANT'S KUNDAYI MAWEMA NAMED NORTHEAST CONFERENCE SAAC STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University field hockey goalie Kundayi Mawema (Harare, Zimbabwe) was named the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Student-Athlete of the Year by the Northeast Conference. The league honor comes two months after the Rhode Island Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (RIAIAW) deemed the 2009 senior captain its Distinguished Athlete of the Year.
June 14, 2010
BULLDOGS ANNOUNCE 2010 PRESEASON TEAM CLINIC ON AUGUST 21 - TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE!
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University field hockey will host a one-day Bulldog Preseason Team Clinic on the campus of Bryant University Saturday, August 21. The clinic will be run by head coach Shaunessy Saucier and assistant coach Lauren Sickel and is open to middle school and high school age teams.
April 8, 2010
FIELD HOCKEY’S KUNDAYI MAWEMA NAMED RIAIAW DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The criteria for the RIAIAW Distinguished Athlete of the Year Award has three key components. The honoree must possess leadership qualities. She must stand as a role model to others, displaying such coveted assets as perseverance, commitment, ethical behavior and academic success. She must enjoy an above average degree of physical talent.
March 8, 2010
BRYANT FIELD HOCKEY IN THE COMMUNITY: GETTING INVOLVED
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University field hockey team is chipping in to do its part this offseason, taking time to contribute to the Rhode Island community in which its members live. The Bulldogs will be taking part in four different charity or community events in March and April.
February 25, 2010
BRYANT FIELD HOCKEY INKS FIVE-MEMBER CLASS OF 2014
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University head field hockey coach Shaunessey Saucier is pleased to announce the signing of five student-athletes to National Letters of Intent for the 2010 season. The quintet of incoming recruits make up the Bulldog field hockey Class of 2014 and will join the Bryant field hockey team in 2010 for its third year of Division I action and first season of full NCAA eligibility. The five-member class includes an addition at every position.
January 28, 2010
55 BRYANT STUDENT-ATHLETES NAMED NORTHEAST CONFERENCE FALL SCHOLAR-ATHLETES
SOMERSET, NJ – A total of 55 Bryant University student-athletes have been named to the Northeast Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll, including seven student-athletes earning Fall Commissioner’s Honor Roll distinction announced this week by the conference office.
January 4, 2010
BULLDOG FIELD HOCKEY TO HOST TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL CLINICS ON SUNDAY, APRIL 11 - SIGN UP NOW!
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University field hockey team is offering a one-day team camp to be held Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the Track & Turf Complex on the campus of Bryant University. The team camp will be followed by the Bulldog Individual Clinic running from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
November 6, 2009
LANDI, MAWEMA EARN BRYANT'S FIRST ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS, NAMED TO ALL-NEC SECOND TEAM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Senior captain Kundayi Mawema (Harare, Zimbabwe) and sophomore Courtney Landi (Kingston, N.Y.) earned the Bryant University field hockey program's first-ever all-league honors, both earning All-Northeast Conference Second Team accolades for their 2009 season performances, as announced by the league at Thursday's awards banquet in Somerset, N.J.
October 31, 2009
BULLDOGS DROP 2-1 HEARTBREAKER TO LA SALLE IN 2009 SEASON FINALE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior goalkeeper Kundayi Mawema (Harare, Zimbabwe) put up 11 saves while sophomore Courtney Landi (Kingston, N.Y.) notched her eighth goal of the season but it wouldn’t be enough to get past a tough La Salle side, as the Bryant University field hockey team fell in its 2009 season finale, 2-1, at the Bryant Turf Complex.
October 30, 2009
BRYANT WINS THREE-STRAIGHT ON THE BACK OF 1-0 SHUTOUT OVER MONMOUTH FRIDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Junior Brittany Glenn (Easthampton, Mass.) scored off a penalty stroke with just 2:57 to play in Friday afternoon’s game between Bryant University and Monmouth, breaking a scoreless deadlock to notch the game’s only goal and lead the Bulldog field hockey team to a 1-0 victory over the Hawks.
October 25, 2009
BULLDOGS COMPLETE WEEKEND SWEEP WITH 2-0 SHUTOUT OVER QUINNIPIAC
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior Tia Pydynkowski (Hampton Falls, N.H.) scored the game-winning goal while freshman Rachel Blitz (Riverwoods, Ill.) collected a pair of defensive saves to lead the Bryant University field hockey team to a 2-0 shutout of Northeast Conference foe Quinnipiac University Sunday afternoon at the Bryant Turf Complex.
October 23, 2009
BRYANT TAKES COMEBACK WIN OVER SIENA, DROPS SAINTS, 3-1, AT HOME FRIDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Five different Bulldogs chipped in points while a goal and an assist from both senior Danielle Moody (Gorham, Maine) and sophomore Aly Czerniak (Holyoke, Mass.) led the Bryant University field hockey team to a 3-1 win over Siena Friday night at the Bryant Turf Complex.
October 18, 2009
BULLDOGS DROP 2-1 HEARTBREAKER TO SACRED HEART IN FINAL ROAD GAME OF SEASON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite outshooting Sacred Heart, 14-11, the Bryant University field hockey team was edged by the Pioneers, 2-1, in its final road contest of the 2009 season.
October 16, 2009
BRYANT FALLS TO RIDER IN CONFERENCE ACTION, 3-0, FRIDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University field hockey team was unable to hand Rider its first loss of the season Friday afternoon as the Bulldogs fell to the Broncs, 3-0, in Northeast Conference action.
October 11, 2009
BULLDOGS SHUT OUT AT HOME, FALL, 2-0, TO LOCK HAVEN SUNDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University field hockey team fought hard, but couldn’t thwart the offense of Lock Haven forward Amy Hordendorf, as the Bulldogs fell to the Lady Eagles, 2-0, Sunday afternoon at the Bryant Turf Complex.
October 9, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK TO STAY PERFECT AT HOME AS THEY WELCOME LOCK HAVEN SUNDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University field hockey team looks to move their home record to a perfect 3-0 Sunday afternoon, as they host Northeast Conference powerhouse Lock Haven University to the Bryant Turf Complex. Game time is 1:00 p.m.
October 4, 2009
BULLDOGS DROPPED BY LATE GOAL, FALL, 2-1, TO SAINT FRANCIS (PA) SUNDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite being outshot, 7-5, Saint Francis (PA) used a late man-up goal to drop the Bryant University field hockey team, 2-1, Sunday afternoon at DeGol Field, stopping the Bulldogs just short of their first winning streak of the season.
October 2, 2009
FIELD HOCKEY PICKS UP 4-0 WIN AT ROBERT MORRIS FRIDAY
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Sophomore Courtney Landi (Kingston, N.Y.) scored two goals to help lead the Bryant University field hockey team to a 4-0 win over Robert Morris Friday afternoon in the Northeast Conference opener for both teams. Landi's pair of tallies, both coming in the first half, gives her a team-best six goals on the season as the Bulldogs improve to 4-6 overall.
September 30, 2009
BULLDOGS TAKE 1-0 WIN OVER HOLY CROSS BEHIND FIRST CAREER GOAL FROM CHARPENTIER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Sophomore Emily Charpentier (Walpole, Mass.) made good on her first shot on goal of the season, recording the first score of her career Wednesday night to vault the Bryant University field hockey team to a 1-0 win over Holy Cross at Hart Turf Field.
September 27, 2009
BULLDOGS FALL TO DARTMOUTH, 4-2, ON ROAD SUNDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - A goal and an assist from sophomore Courtney Landi (Kingston, N.Y.) gave the Bryant University field hockey team a 2-1 lead in the early minutes of the second half, but the Bulldogs wouldn't be able to keep Dartmouth at bay, allowing three unanswered goals to fall to the Big Green, 4-2, on the road Sunday afternoon.
September 26, 2009
FIELD HOCKEY DEFEATS COLGATE 2-0 SATURDAY FOR SECOND WIN
SMITHFIELD, RI - Katherine Andrusin scored five minutes into the contest and Elise Boissoneau added a goal in the 55th minute as the Bryant University field hockey team picked up its second win of the season by downing visiting Colgate 2-0 Saturday afternoon at the Turf Field Complex.
September 25, 2009
BULLDOGS HOST COLGATE SATURDAY AT 1 P.M. AS FIELD HOCKEY RETURNS TO CAMPUS; WATCH IT LIVE!
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- After a 10-day break, the Bryant University field hockey team returns to its Smithfield, R.I. home to host Colgate University, Saturday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. This is just the second home game of the 2009 season for the Bulldogs, who are 1-5 overall. Colgate enters the contest with a 1-7 record.
September 16, 2009
BULLDOGS STUMBLE ON THE ROAD AGAINST FAIRFIELD, FALL, 2-0, WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University field hockey team was shutout for just the second time this season and first since the 2009 opener Wednesday night, as the Bulldogs fell to Fairfield University, 2-0, on the road.
September 13, 2009
BEARS CLAW PAST BULLDOGS, 3-2, SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN INTRASTATE MATCHUP
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Despite continued offensive production and an early lead, the Bryant University field hockey team wouldn't be able to hold on to a 2-0 advantage against Brown, falling, 3-2, on the road Sunday afternoon.
September 12, 2009
BULLDOGS FALL TO HARVARD, 4-2, ON THE ROAD SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Despite goals from sophomore Courtney Landi (Kingston, N.Y.) and junior Elise Boissoneau (Ashburnham, Mass.), the Bryant University field hockey wouldn't be able to hand Harvard its first loss of the season, falling to the Crimson, 4-2, on the road Saturday afternoon.
September 5, 2009
BULLDOGS NOTCH FIRST WIN OF SEASON IN HOME OPENER AGAINST LEHIGH, 3-1
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University field hockey team took the field Saturday afternoon in its 2009 home opener against Lehigh University with something to prove and a debt to settle. And after 70 minutes of stellar play, the Bulldogs (1-2) took their revenge on the visiting Mountain Hawks (0-3), completing a 3-1 victory at the Bryant Turf Complex to earn their first win of the 2009 season.
September 4, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK FOR FIRST WIN OF SEASON IN HOME OPENER AGAINST LEHIGH SATURDAY AT 1 P.M.
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University field hockey team returns to the field Saturday afternoon for its 2009 home opener, when the Bulldogs will host Lehigh University in search of their first win of the season.
September 4, 2009
FIELD HOCKEY LOOKS TO IMPROVE, TAKE NEW CONFERENCE BY STORM IN SECOND SEASON OF DIVISION I ACTION
For a program that has risen to success so quickly since its inception just 10 years ago, the Bryant University field hockey program will enter one of its most crucial and exciting seasons in 2009. After nine standout years at the top of Division II competition, the Bulldogs made the jump to Division I in 2008 and were met with intermittent success — something the program wasn’t quite used to. But now, in 2009, under the watchful eye of first-year head coach Shaunessy Saucier, the Bulldogs look to bounce back and take their highly competitive Division I schedule by storm.
August 31, 2009
FIELD HOCKEY DROPS 3-2 DECISION TO HOFSTRA
HEMPSTEAD, NY – The Bryant University field hockey team dropped a 3-2 decision at Hofstra University Monday afternoon as the Bulldogs let an early two-goal slip away in dropping to 0-2 on the season. The Bulldogs will host Lehigh this Saturday at 1 pm.
August 30, 2009
Field Hockey Drops Opener 4-0 to Maine
HEMPSTEAD,NY – Maine scored three first half goals en route to a 4-0 win over Bryant University in women’s field hockey action Sunday afternoon at Hofstra University. Maine’s Jocelyn Mitchell scored the Black Bears’ first two goals, the first coming just five minutes into the contest. Mitchell’s second came 25 minutes later, scoring off a rebound from a penalty corner.
August 29, 2009
FIELD HOCKEY OPENS 2009 CAMPAIGN AT HOFSTRA TOURNAMENT; TO PLAY MAINE SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN SEASON OPENER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- First-year head coach Shaunessy Saucier will face an opponent she knows all too well in her debut. The Bryant University field hockey team, under the leadership of Saucier, gets set to open its 2009 campaign and second season of Division I action this weekend at the Hofstra Tournament in Hempstead, N.Y. The Bulldogs will open the year against Saucier's alma mater, the University of Maine, Sunday at 1 p.m.
August 14, 2009
FIELD HOCKEY TABBED EIGHTH IN NORTHEAST CONFERENCE PRESEASON POLL
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- After one full year of Division I play in 2008, the Bryant University field hockey team returns to the field in 2009 to face a full slate of Northeast Conference opponents and were picked to finish eighth in the league as voted on by conference coaches. The poll was announced Thursday afternoon by league officials.
