Bryant University Bulldogs Providence Journal: Bryant upsets Yale in come-from-behind Div. 1 win

January 5, 2009

Bryant upsets Yale in come-from-behind Div. 1 win

BY DAN BARBARISI
Journal Sports Writer

Bryant University pulled off a stunning come-from-behind win against Yale yesterday to earn the first Division I home victory in the school's history, erasing a 15-point halftime deficit to topple the Ivy League school, 69-58.

"It was huge for us," said Bryant coach Tim O'Shea. "I knew we always had a chance. To get our first Division I home win against Yale, which, with Harvard, is one of the two most recognizable names in higher education; it's just huge."

Bryant came into the game at 1-11 in its first year in Division I, and for the first half it looked like Bryant would suffer another blowout against a bigger team. The Bryant Bulldogs looked dead in the water, unable to get an open shot and missing those they did take. Yale, also nicknamed the Bulldogs, dominated on the boards, and at the half, Yale had a 34 to 19 lead.