Men's Soccer
September 15, 2008
MEN’S SOCCER GETS READY FOR THREE GAMES THIS WEEK; TRAVELS TO HARTFORD TUESDAY NIGHT TO TAKE ON THE HAWKS
SMITHFIELD, RI- Following a weekend where they registered a 0-1-1 record at the Pitt Invitational Tournament, the Bryant University men’s soccer will get ready for three games this week, taking on the University of Hartford Tuesday night before heading off on another weekend trip to Virginia to play Old Dominion and James Madison. The Bulldogs had a tough start to their trip down to Pittsburgh, losing in overtime to the host Panthers, 2-1, on a goal just nine minutes into the extra session. Bryant bounced back against Robert Morris on Sunday morning, playing to a scoreless tie in rainy conditions. Junior keeper Neil Black made seven saves on his way to a shutout. Senior forward Matt Brown (South Easton, Mass.) and sophomore midfielder Norbert Guery (Andover, Mass.) were both named to the All-Tournament team.
September 14, 2008
BULLDOGS AND COLONIALS PLAY TO, 0-0, TIE IN FINAL GAME OF PITT INVITATIONAL; GUERY AND BROWN NAMED TO ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
PITTSBURGH, Pa.- Junior goalkeeper Neil Black (Roslyn Heights, N.Y.) made seven stops in net to record a shutout as the Bryant University men’s soccer team played to a scoreless tie against Robert Morris (1-3-1) on Sunday morning. The Bulldogs finished with a 0-1-1 record over the weekend, good for third place in the Pitt Invitational Tournament. Senior forward Matt Brown (South Easton, Mass.) and sophomore midfielder Norbert Guery (Andover, Mass.) were both named to the All-Tournament team. Brown registered four shots with two on net in two games, while Guery played steady defense, helping hold opponents to just two goals.
September 12, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO PANTHERS, 2-1, IN OVERTIME
PITTSBURGH, Pa.- Redshirt freshman Sam Luffy (Pittsburgh, Pa.) put home a goal just nine minutes into overtime to lift the University of Pittsburgh (3-1-1) to a thrilling 2-1 win over Bryant on Friday night. The goal came after senior forward E.J. McCormick (Pittsburgh, Pa.) crossed a ball through the goal mouth that found Luffy who put the ball into the side netting, beating Bulldog keeper Neil Black (Roslyn Heights, N.Y.) and handing the Bulldogs (1-3-0) their third loss of the season. It was the Panthers third win of the season, pushing their undefeated streak to four straight games.
September 9, 2008
MEN’S SOCCER GEARS UP FOR PITT INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND
SMITHFIELD, RI- After getting its first Division I victory under their belts, the Bryant University men's soccer team looks to build off that win in a weekend tournament at the University of Pittsburgh. The Bulldogs took down the University of Richmond on Sunday, 2-0, after losing their first two matches of the season at Marquette, 4-1, and at VCU, 3-0. This weekend, Coach Purcell's squad is ready to take on Pitt Friday night (7 p.m.) and Robert Morris Sunday afternoon (12 p.m.) at the Pitt Men's Soccer Invitational Tournament.
September 7, 2008
BULLDOGS GRAB FIRST D1 WIN, BEAT RICHMOND 2-0
RICHMOND,VA - After dropping the first two games of the season, the Bryant University men's soccer team earned their first win as a Division I program, as they downed the Richmond Spiders 2-0 on Sunday afternoon in their final game of the Nike/Alltel Classic. Senior midfielder Manny Rodriguez (North Branford, Conn.) scored what would prove to be the game winning goal in the 27th minute of play off an assist from his brother, freshman Robb Rodriguez (North Branford, Conn.). Robb Rodriguez recovered a loose ball down the left sideline, and fed the ball across the box to his brother who scored from 10 yards out. The goal would be the only scoring of the first half, as the Bulldogs went into the locker room with a 1-0 lead.
October 28, 2007
Men's Soccer Season Comes to an End with Loss to UMass Lowell in NE-10 Quarterfinals
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant men's soccer season came to a close Sunday evening as the Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaker to UMass Lowell in the Northeast-10 Conference Quarterfinals. After both teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation and two overtime periods, it was the River Hawks earning the right to advance to the semifinals on penalty kicks.
October 22, 2007
Men's Soccer Defeats St. Thomas Aquinas 5-1 Monday
DOBBS FERRY, NY - The Bryant men's soccer team broke open a 1-1 game with four unanswered goals to defeat host St. Thomas Aquinas, 5-1 Monday afternoon in non-conference action. The Bulldogs, who outshot the Spartans 21 to 9 in the game, got goals from Taylor Sabo, Sean Kaukas, Ryan Aspinall, Matthew Brown and Connor Moore in the victory. Neil Black picked up the win in goal, making two saves on the day.
October 16, 2007
Tierney, Brown, and Balistrieri Lead Men's Soccer Past Assumption on Senior Night
SMITHFIELD, RI – Kyle Tierney's (Westborough, Mass.) goal in the 61st minute broke a 1-1 tie and proved to be the game-winner as the Bryant men's soccer team held on for a 2-1 win over Assumption College at a chilly Bryant Turf Complex Tuesday night. With the win, Bryant improves to 10-6 overall and 6-6 in the NE-10. Assumption drops to 4-9-3 (3-7-2 NE-10). The Bulldogs travel to AIC on Saturday.
October 13, 2007
Men's Soccer Falls to Southern Connecticut 4-2 Saturday
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Bryant University men's soccer team dropped a 4-2 Northeast-10 Conference decision at Southern Connecticut Saturday evening at Jess Dow Field. The Bulldogs got goals from Matthew Brown and Manny Rodriguez but it was not enough as the Owls put the game away with a goal in the final minute of play.
October 8, 2007
Men's Soccer Defeats Felician in NonConference Game Monday
SMITHFIELD, RI – Kyle Tierney and Matthew Brown scored late second half goals to help lead the Bryant University men’s soccer team to a 2-0 non-conference win over visiting Felician (NJ) Monday at Bulldog Stadium.
October 6, 2007
Men's Soccer Bounces Back with 4-3 Win Over Merrimack Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI -Michael Gargiulo scored what would prove to be the game winner in the 61st minute as the Bryant University men's soccer team would hold on for a 4-3 Northeast-10 Conference win over visiting Merrimack College at a warm and humid Bulldog Stadium Saturday afternoon .
October 2, 2007
Men's Soccer Falls to Stonehill College 3-1 Tuesday
EASTON, Mass. - The Bryant University men's soccer team dropped a 3-1 Northeast-10 Conference men's soccer game at Stonehill College, Tuesday in Easton, Mass. The Bulldogs got a goal from Michael Gargiulo in the 38th minute but gave up two second half goals to the Skyhawks to drop to 7-5 on the season, 4-5 in the NE-10.
September 29, 2007
Men's Soccer Falls to Le Moyne 2-0 Saturday
SYRACUSE, NY - The Bryant men's soccer team dropped a 2-0 Northeast-10 Conference men's soccer decision Saturday afternoon at Le Moyne College. The Bulldogs trailed 1-0 at the half as Le Moyne scored midway through the first half on a goal from Eric Macias to take a 1-0 lead into the locker room at the break. The Bulldogs travel to Stonehill Tuesday.
September 22, 2007
Fifth-Ranked Franklin Pierce Defeats Bryant 3-0 in Men's Soccer Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI – Henning Come (Gothenburg, Sweden), David Clifton (London, England), and Peter Petropanagos (Mississauga, Ontario) each had goal to lead fifth-ranked Franklin Pierce University to a 3-0 Northeast-10 Conference men’s soccer victory over host Bryant University Saturday afternoon. The win for the Ravens is the school’s first in Smithfield, RI under coach Marco Koolman and the first since 1999. Bryant drops to 6-3 overall and 3-3 in the NE-10. The Bulldogs will host Saint Anselm Tuesday evening at 7 pm.
September 15, 2007
Men's Soccer Stays Perfect at Home; Blanks Saint Rose 3-0
Smithfield, RI – Senior co-captain Mike Gargiulo (North Branford, CT) had a goal and assist to lead the Bryant men’s soccer team to a 3-0 victory over Saint Rose Saturday afternoon at Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs, now 3-0 at home this season and 6-2 overall (3-2 NE-10), will host Franklin Pierce in a big conference matchup next Saturday at Bulldog Stadium at 2 p.m. The game can be heard live at bryantbulldogs.com.
September 12, 2007
Men's Soccer Blanked by #22 UMass-Lowell 1-0 Wednesday Night
LOWELL, MA. – The Bryant men’s soccer team has its two-game winning streak snapped as they were shutout by UMass-Lowell, ranked 22th nationally, 1-0 Wednesday night The game was scoreless until the 87th minute when Matt Dubois tapped in a crossing feed from Edena Chery. Jose Esteves notched the secondary assist on Dubois’ fourth goal of the season. The Bulldogs (5-2-0, 2-2-0 NE-10) will host Saint Rose Saturday (1 p.m.) at Bulldog Stadium.
September 10, 2007
Men's Soccer Blanks #25 Dominican 1-0
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant men’s soccer team won its third straight match Monday afternoon, blanking Dominican College, ranked 25th nationally, 1-0 at Bulldog Stadium. Ryan Aspinall (Clinton, CT) scored the only goal, his third of the season in the 18th minute. The sophomore put home a pretty crossing pass from freshman Sean Kaukas (Glastonbury, CT). The Bulldogs (5-1, 3-1 NE-10) will take their second-ranked opponent in three days, as they head to UMass-Lowell, who is ranked fifth nationally, Wednesday (7 p.m.).
September 8, 2007
Tierney’s Goal Leads Men’s Soccer to 1-0 Win over Southern N.H.
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior co-captain Kyle Tierney (Westborough, MA.) scored in the 78th minute to lead the Bryant men’s soccer team to its second straight Northeast-10 conference win, 1-0, over Southern N.H. Saturday afternoon at Sutton Field. Bryant (4-1, 2-1 NE-10) will take on Dominican College in a non-conference match Monday at Bulldog Stadium at 3 p.m.
September 5, 2007
Brown Posts Goal and Assist in 3-1 Win Over Bentley
WALTHAM, Mass. – Sophomore forward Matthew Brown (South Easton) scored the equalizer and assisted on the game-winning goal to help Bryant top Bentley, 3-1, in Northeast-10 Conference men’s soccer action on Wednesday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex. With the win, the Bulldogs improved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in the NE-10. Bryant will host Southern N.H. in the home opener Saturday at 11 a.m. at Sutton Field at Bryant.
September 1, 2007
Men's Soccer Suffers First Loss; 4-1 to Saint Michael's
COLCHESTER, VT. – The Bryant men’s soccer team suffered its first defeat of the season, losing to conference rival Saint Michael’s 4-1 Saturday afternoon. Norbert Guery (Andover, MA) scored Bryant’s only goal, with junior Manny Rodriguez (North Branford, CT) picking up the assist in the 27th minute. The Bulldogs were trailing 2-0 at the time. The Bulldogs (2-1, 0-1 NE-10) will take on rival Bentley College Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in Waltham, Mass.
August 26, 2007
Men's Soccer Completes Hawaii Sweep with 3-0 Victory over Chaminade
Honolulu, HI – The Bryant men’s soccer team captured its second win in as many days with a 3-0 blanking of Chaminade University Saturday afternoon in Hawaii. Freshman Erik Lekstrom (Worcester, MA.) started the scoring, taking a feed from Manny Rodriguez (North Branford, CT) for his first collegiate goal in the 27th minute. The Bulldogs (2-0) return to the Northeast and open conference play Saturday September 1st at Saint Michael’s (1 p.m.).
August 25, 2007
Gargiulo's OT Goal Leads Men's Soccer to 2-1 Victory over Hawaii Pacific
Kaneohe, Hawaii - Senior co-captain Mike Gargiulo (North Branford, CT) scored the game-winning goal in overtime (102nd minute) to give the Bryant men's soccer team its first win of the season, 2-1 over Hawaii Pacific Friday afternoon in Hawaii. Gargiulo punched in the loose ball after a Ryan Aspinall (Clinton, CT) shot was knocked down in front. The Bulldogs got on the board first, as freshman Norbert Guery (Andover, MA) tallied his first collegiate goal, taking a pass from classmate Sean Kaukas (Glastonbury, CT) and firing it past Sea Warrior goaltender Sean Terry, who made five saves. The Bulldogs (1-0) will take on Chaminade University Saturday night (10 pm eastern).
August 22, 2007
Men's Soccer Opens Season Friday and Saturday in Hawaii
HONOLULU, HI - Led by captains Mike Gargiulo and Kyle Tierney, the 2007 Bryant Men's Soccer team opens its season Friday at Hawaii Pacific in a non-conference game. The team will return to the field the next day, takign on Chaminade University Saturday. Both matches start at 4 p.m. in Hawaii (10 p.m. Eastern time). The Bulldogs, who were picked to finish eighth in the Northeast-10 Conference preseason poll, are scheduled to take on Southern N.H. in their home opener Saturday September 8th at 11 a.m.
July 27, 2007
Men's Soccer Announces Class of 2011
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men's soccer team welcomes seven newcomers to the squad for the 2007 season. They will also welcome two players who return to Head Coach Seamus Purcell's squad after not playing in 2006. Led by captains Mike Gargiulo and Kyle Tierney, the Bulldogs will train in Hawaii in late August and take on Hawaii Pacific University and Chaminade University of Hawaii on Aug. 24-25. Their home opener is September 8th vs Southern N.H. at 11 a.m. The Bulldogs finished 2006 with a 8-5-3 record.
October 19, 2006
Listen Live to Today's Men's Soccer Game vs. St. Thomas Aquinas
SMITHFIELD, RI - Fans can tune in to hear a live broadcast of today's men's soccer game with visiting St. Thomas Aquinas at Bulldog Stadium. The action starts at 3 p.m. Follow the broadcast link on the right to tune in for all of the action.
September 9, 2006
Men's Soccer Drop 1st Game; 3-1 to So. NH
MANCHESTER, N.H. - The Bryant Men's Soccer team dropped its first game of 2006, losing 3-1 to Southern N.H. Matthew Brown scored the game's first goal, but the Bulldogs surrendered three second half goals.
September 6, 2006
Men's Soccer Remains Unbeaten; Beats Bentley 3-0
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant Men's Soccer dominated throughout its match with Bentley scoring twice in 1:46 early in the second half in its 3-0 win. The Bulldogs are 3-0-1 (2-0-1 NE-10) on the season.
September 2, 2006
Men's Soccer Plays to Scoreless Tie
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Despite 13 shots on goal to St. Michael's four, the Bulldogs couldn't find the back of the net and had to settle for the 0-0 tie. The Bulldogs are 2-0-1 to start the 2006 season.
August 30, 2006
Men's Soccer Defeats Assumption 4-1; Now 2-0 in 2006
WORCESTER, MASS. - Mike Gargiulo scored twice and Bryan Gravel had a goal and assist as the Bryant Men's Soccer team defeated Assumption 4-1 in its Northeast-10 opener. The Bulldogs are now 2-0 and return home for their home opener Saturday against St. Michael's.
August 28, 2006
Men's Soccer Kicks Off Season with 2-1 Win in 2 OT
RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Manny Rodriguez scored in the 101st minute off a Bryan Gravel feed to give Bryant the double-overtime 2-1 victory over Felician in its season opener. The Bulldogs came back from a 1-0 deficit in the second half to get the victory.
August 22, 2006
Men's Soccer Picked to Finish Eighth in Preseason Poll
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant Unviersity Men's Soccer Team has been picked to finish eighth in the highly competitive Northeast-10 Conference. The Bulldogs open their season Monday at Felician (1 p.m.) and kick off their home schedule Sept. 2nd vs. St. Michaels (7 p.m.)
August 13, 2006
Men's Soccer kicks off its Buenos Aires trip with 5-1 win
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - The Bryant Men´s Soccer team opened its 2006 campaign with a 5-1 victory over Nautico Escobar, a professional club from Buenos Aires, in the first of three games the Bulldogs will play during their trip to Argentina.
August 8, 2006
Men's Soccer To Visit Argentina In Preparation For 2006 Opener
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University men's soccer team returned to campus on Tuesday in preparation for their 10-day preseason trip to Argentina. The Bulldogs will play three games in Buenos Aires during their trip before returning home to open the 2006 season at Felician College on August 28.
November 2, 2005
Gargiulo Named Northeast-10 Player of the Week
South Easton, MA - Sophomore Mike Gargiulo (North Branford, CT) was named Northeast-10 Player of the Week for games through October 30, 2005.
November 2, 2005
Le Moyne squeaks past Bulldogs in overtime 2-1 to advance to Finals
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Junior Rob Moskwa (Syracuse, N.Y./West Genesee) scored his second goal of the game in the 104th minute to give Le Moyne a 2-1 win over Bryant.
October 30, 2005
Bulldogs advance to Northeast-10 Semi-Finals
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (October 30, 2005) ? Sophomore Mike Gargiulo scored his second goal of the game with 1:22 remaining in overtime to lift No. 7 seed Bryant University to a 3-2 win over No. 2 seed Merrimack College Sunday afternoon in Northeast-10 men?s soccer quarterfinal action at Warrior Field.
October 18, 2005
Bulldogs finish the regular season unbeaten at home with 1-0 win over Assumption
Smithfield, RI - The Bryant University men?s soccer team welcomed the Greyhounds of Assumption to Bulldog Stadium on Tuesday afternoon October 18. Bryant won the game 1-0 to improve their overall record to 7-4-4 and 6-3-3 in Northeast-10 Conference play. The Greyhounds drop to 1-13-0 overall and 1-11-0 in NE-10 action.
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Rodriguez Tallies Game Winner to Lift Men's Soccer to 3-2 Win Tuesday
SMITHFIELD, RI – Manny Rodriguez picked up a rebound following an overtime penalty kick and redirected the ball into the net to give host Bryant University a thrilling 3-2 double-overtime men's soccer win over Saint Anselm Tuesday evening at the Bryant Turf Complex. The win boosts Bryant's record to 7-3 overall and 4-3 in the NE-10.
MEN’S SOCCER GETS READY FOR THREE GAMES THIS WEEK; TRAVELS TO HARTFORD TUESDAY NIGHT TO TAKE ON THE HAWKS
SMITHFIELD, RI- Following a weekend where they registered a 0-1-1 record at the Pitt Invitational Tournament, the Bryant University men’s soccer will get ready for three games this week, taking on the University of Hartford Tuesday night before heading off on another weekend trip to Virginia to play Old Dominion and James Madison. The Bulldogs had a tough start to their trip down to Pittsburgh, losing in overtime to the host Panthers, 2-1, on a goal just nine minutes into the extra session. Bryant bounced back against Robert Morris on Sunday morning, playing to a scoreless tie in rainy conditions. Junior keeper Neil Black made seven saves on his way to a shutout. Senior forward Matt Brown (South Easton, Mass.) and sophomore midfielder Norbert Guery (Andover, Mass.) were both named to the All-Tournament team.
September 14, 2008
BULLDOGS AND COLONIALS PLAY TO, 0-0, TIE IN FINAL GAME OF PITT INVITATIONAL; GUERY AND BROWN NAMED TO ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
PITTSBURGH, Pa.- Junior goalkeeper Neil Black (Roslyn Heights, N.Y.) made seven stops in net to record a shutout as the Bryant University men’s soccer team played to a scoreless tie against Robert Morris (1-3-1) on Sunday morning. The Bulldogs finished with a 0-1-1 record over the weekend, good for third place in the Pitt Invitational Tournament. Senior forward Matt Brown (South Easton, Mass.) and sophomore midfielder Norbert Guery (Andover, Mass.) were both named to the All-Tournament team. Brown registered four shots with two on net in two games, while Guery played steady defense, helping hold opponents to just two goals.
September 12, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO PANTHERS, 2-1, IN OVERTIME
PITTSBURGH, Pa.- Redshirt freshman Sam Luffy (Pittsburgh, Pa.) put home a goal just nine minutes into overtime to lift the University of Pittsburgh (3-1-1) to a thrilling 2-1 win over Bryant on Friday night. The goal came after senior forward E.J. McCormick (Pittsburgh, Pa.) crossed a ball through the goal mouth that found Luffy who put the ball into the side netting, beating Bulldog keeper Neil Black (Roslyn Heights, N.Y.) and handing the Bulldogs (1-3-0) their third loss of the season. It was the Panthers third win of the season, pushing their undefeated streak to four straight games.
September 9, 2008
MEN’S SOCCER GEARS UP FOR PITT INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND
SMITHFIELD, RI- After getting its first Division I victory under their belts, the Bryant University men's soccer team looks to build off that win in a weekend tournament at the University of Pittsburgh. The Bulldogs took down the University of Richmond on Sunday, 2-0, after losing their first two matches of the season at Marquette, 4-1, and at VCU, 3-0. This weekend, Coach Purcell's squad is ready to take on Pitt Friday night (7 p.m.) and Robert Morris Sunday afternoon (12 p.m.) at the Pitt Men's Soccer Invitational Tournament.
September 7, 2008
BULLDOGS GRAB FIRST D1 WIN, BEAT RICHMOND 2-0
RICHMOND,VA - After dropping the first two games of the season, the Bryant University men's soccer team earned their first win as a Division I program, as they downed the Richmond Spiders 2-0 on Sunday afternoon in their final game of the Nike/Alltel Classic. Senior midfielder Manny Rodriguez (North Branford, Conn.) scored what would prove to be the game winning goal in the 27th minute of play off an assist from his brother, freshman Robb Rodriguez (North Branford, Conn.). Robb Rodriguez recovered a loose ball down the left sideline, and fed the ball across the box to his brother who scored from 10 yards out. The goal would be the only scoring of the first half, as the Bulldogs went into the locker room with a 1-0 lead.
October 28, 2007
Men's Soccer Season Comes to an End with Loss to UMass Lowell in NE-10 Quarterfinals
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant men's soccer season came to a close Sunday evening as the Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaker to UMass Lowell in the Northeast-10 Conference Quarterfinals. After both teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation and two overtime periods, it was the River Hawks earning the right to advance to the semifinals on penalty kicks.
October 22, 2007
Men's Soccer Defeats St. Thomas Aquinas 5-1 Monday
DOBBS FERRY, NY - The Bryant men's soccer team broke open a 1-1 game with four unanswered goals to defeat host St. Thomas Aquinas, 5-1 Monday afternoon in non-conference action. The Bulldogs, who outshot the Spartans 21 to 9 in the game, got goals from Taylor Sabo, Sean Kaukas, Ryan Aspinall, Matthew Brown and Connor Moore in the victory. Neil Black picked up the win in goal, making two saves on the day.
October 16, 2007
Tierney, Brown, and Balistrieri Lead Men's Soccer Past Assumption on Senior Night
SMITHFIELD, RI – Kyle Tierney's (Westborough, Mass.) goal in the 61st minute broke a 1-1 tie and proved to be the game-winner as the Bryant men's soccer team held on for a 2-1 win over Assumption College at a chilly Bryant Turf Complex Tuesday night. With the win, Bryant improves to 10-6 overall and 6-6 in the NE-10. Assumption drops to 4-9-3 (3-7-2 NE-10). The Bulldogs travel to AIC on Saturday.
October 13, 2007
Men's Soccer Falls to Southern Connecticut 4-2 Saturday
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Bryant University men's soccer team dropped a 4-2 Northeast-10 Conference decision at Southern Connecticut Saturday evening at Jess Dow Field. The Bulldogs got goals from Matthew Brown and Manny Rodriguez but it was not enough as the Owls put the game away with a goal in the final minute of play.
October 8, 2007
Men's Soccer Defeats Felician in NonConference Game Monday
SMITHFIELD, RI – Kyle Tierney and Matthew Brown scored late second half goals to help lead the Bryant University men’s soccer team to a 2-0 non-conference win over visiting Felician (NJ) Monday at Bulldog Stadium.
October 6, 2007
Men's Soccer Bounces Back with 4-3 Win Over Merrimack Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI -Michael Gargiulo scored what would prove to be the game winner in the 61st minute as the Bryant University men's soccer team would hold on for a 4-3 Northeast-10 Conference win over visiting Merrimack College at a warm and humid Bulldog Stadium Saturday afternoon .
October 2, 2007
Men's Soccer Falls to Stonehill College 3-1 Tuesday
EASTON, Mass. - The Bryant University men's soccer team dropped a 3-1 Northeast-10 Conference men's soccer game at Stonehill College, Tuesday in Easton, Mass. The Bulldogs got a goal from Michael Gargiulo in the 38th minute but gave up two second half goals to the Skyhawks to drop to 7-5 on the season, 4-5 in the NE-10.
September 29, 2007
Men's Soccer Falls to Le Moyne 2-0 Saturday
SYRACUSE, NY - The Bryant men's soccer team dropped a 2-0 Northeast-10 Conference men's soccer decision Saturday afternoon at Le Moyne College. The Bulldogs trailed 1-0 at the half as Le Moyne scored midway through the first half on a goal from Eric Macias to take a 1-0 lead into the locker room at the break. The Bulldogs travel to Stonehill Tuesday.
September 22, 2007
Fifth-Ranked Franklin Pierce Defeats Bryant 3-0 in Men's Soccer Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI – Henning Come (Gothenburg, Sweden), David Clifton (London, England), and Peter Petropanagos (Mississauga, Ontario) each had goal to lead fifth-ranked Franklin Pierce University to a 3-0 Northeast-10 Conference men’s soccer victory over host Bryant University Saturday afternoon. The win for the Ravens is the school’s first in Smithfield, RI under coach Marco Koolman and the first since 1999. Bryant drops to 6-3 overall and 3-3 in the NE-10. The Bulldogs will host Saint Anselm Tuesday evening at 7 pm.
September 15, 2007
Men's Soccer Stays Perfect at Home; Blanks Saint Rose 3-0
Smithfield, RI – Senior co-captain Mike Gargiulo (North Branford, CT) had a goal and assist to lead the Bryant men’s soccer team to a 3-0 victory over Saint Rose Saturday afternoon at Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs, now 3-0 at home this season and 6-2 overall (3-2 NE-10), will host Franklin Pierce in a big conference matchup next Saturday at Bulldog Stadium at 2 p.m. The game can be heard live at bryantbulldogs.com.
September 12, 2007
Men's Soccer Blanked by #22 UMass-Lowell 1-0 Wednesday Night
LOWELL, MA. – The Bryant men’s soccer team has its two-game winning streak snapped as they were shutout by UMass-Lowell, ranked 22th nationally, 1-0 Wednesday night The game was scoreless until the 87th minute when Matt Dubois tapped in a crossing feed from Edena Chery. Jose Esteves notched the secondary assist on Dubois’ fourth goal of the season. The Bulldogs (5-2-0, 2-2-0 NE-10) will host Saint Rose Saturday (1 p.m.) at Bulldog Stadium.
September 10, 2007
Men's Soccer Blanks #25 Dominican 1-0
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant men’s soccer team won its third straight match Monday afternoon, blanking Dominican College, ranked 25th nationally, 1-0 at Bulldog Stadium. Ryan Aspinall (Clinton, CT) scored the only goal, his third of the season in the 18th minute. The sophomore put home a pretty crossing pass from freshman Sean Kaukas (Glastonbury, CT). The Bulldogs (5-1, 3-1 NE-10) will take their second-ranked opponent in three days, as they head to UMass-Lowell, who is ranked fifth nationally, Wednesday (7 p.m.).
September 8, 2007
Tierney’s Goal Leads Men’s Soccer to 1-0 Win over Southern N.H.
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior co-captain Kyle Tierney (Westborough, MA.) scored in the 78th minute to lead the Bryant men’s soccer team to its second straight Northeast-10 conference win, 1-0, over Southern N.H. Saturday afternoon at Sutton Field. Bryant (4-1, 2-1 NE-10) will take on Dominican College in a non-conference match Monday at Bulldog Stadium at 3 p.m.
September 5, 2007
Brown Posts Goal and Assist in 3-1 Win Over Bentley
WALTHAM, Mass. – Sophomore forward Matthew Brown (South Easton) scored the equalizer and assisted on the game-winning goal to help Bryant top Bentley, 3-1, in Northeast-10 Conference men’s soccer action on Wednesday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex. With the win, the Bulldogs improved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in the NE-10. Bryant will host Southern N.H. in the home opener Saturday at 11 a.m. at Sutton Field at Bryant.
September 1, 2007
Men's Soccer Suffers First Loss; 4-1 to Saint Michael's
COLCHESTER, VT. – The Bryant men’s soccer team suffered its first defeat of the season, losing to conference rival Saint Michael’s 4-1 Saturday afternoon. Norbert Guery (Andover, MA) scored Bryant’s only goal, with junior Manny Rodriguez (North Branford, CT) picking up the assist in the 27th minute. The Bulldogs were trailing 2-0 at the time. The Bulldogs (2-1, 0-1 NE-10) will take on rival Bentley College Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in Waltham, Mass.
August 26, 2007
Men's Soccer Completes Hawaii Sweep with 3-0 Victory over Chaminade
Honolulu, HI – The Bryant men’s soccer team captured its second win in as many days with a 3-0 blanking of Chaminade University Saturday afternoon in Hawaii. Freshman Erik Lekstrom (Worcester, MA.) started the scoring, taking a feed from Manny Rodriguez (North Branford, CT) for his first collegiate goal in the 27th minute. The Bulldogs (2-0) return to the Northeast and open conference play Saturday September 1st at Saint Michael’s (1 p.m.).
August 25, 2007
Gargiulo's OT Goal Leads Men's Soccer to 2-1 Victory over Hawaii Pacific
Kaneohe, Hawaii - Senior co-captain Mike Gargiulo (North Branford, CT) scored the game-winning goal in overtime (102nd minute) to give the Bryant men's soccer team its first win of the season, 2-1 over Hawaii Pacific Friday afternoon in Hawaii. Gargiulo punched in the loose ball after a Ryan Aspinall (Clinton, CT) shot was knocked down in front. The Bulldogs got on the board first, as freshman Norbert Guery (Andover, MA) tallied his first collegiate goal, taking a pass from classmate Sean Kaukas (Glastonbury, CT) and firing it past Sea Warrior goaltender Sean Terry, who made five saves. The Bulldogs (1-0) will take on Chaminade University Saturday night (10 pm eastern).
August 22, 2007
Men's Soccer Opens Season Friday and Saturday in Hawaii
HONOLULU, HI - Led by captains Mike Gargiulo and Kyle Tierney, the 2007 Bryant Men's Soccer team opens its season Friday at Hawaii Pacific in a non-conference game. The team will return to the field the next day, takign on Chaminade University Saturday. Both matches start at 4 p.m. in Hawaii (10 p.m. Eastern time). The Bulldogs, who were picked to finish eighth in the Northeast-10 Conference preseason poll, are scheduled to take on Southern N.H. in their home opener Saturday September 8th at 11 a.m.
July 27, 2007
Men's Soccer Announces Class of 2011
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men's soccer team welcomes seven newcomers to the squad for the 2007 season. They will also welcome two players who return to Head Coach Seamus Purcell's squad after not playing in 2006. Led by captains Mike Gargiulo and Kyle Tierney, the Bulldogs will train in Hawaii in late August and take on Hawaii Pacific University and Chaminade University of Hawaii on Aug. 24-25. Their home opener is September 8th vs Southern N.H. at 11 a.m. The Bulldogs finished 2006 with a 8-5-3 record.
October 19, 2006
Listen Live to Today's Men's Soccer Game vs. St. Thomas Aquinas
SMITHFIELD, RI - Fans can tune in to hear a live broadcast of today's men's soccer game with visiting St. Thomas Aquinas at Bulldog Stadium. The action starts at 3 p.m. Follow the broadcast link on the right to tune in for all of the action.
September 9, 2006
Men's Soccer Drop 1st Game; 3-1 to So. NH
MANCHESTER, N.H. - The Bryant Men's Soccer team dropped its first game of 2006, losing 3-1 to Southern N.H. Matthew Brown scored the game's first goal, but the Bulldogs surrendered three second half goals.
September 6, 2006
Men's Soccer Remains Unbeaten; Beats Bentley 3-0
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant Men's Soccer dominated throughout its match with Bentley scoring twice in 1:46 early in the second half in its 3-0 win. The Bulldogs are 3-0-1 (2-0-1 NE-10) on the season.
September 2, 2006
Men's Soccer Plays to Scoreless Tie
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Despite 13 shots on goal to St. Michael's four, the Bulldogs couldn't find the back of the net and had to settle for the 0-0 tie. The Bulldogs are 2-0-1 to start the 2006 season.
August 30, 2006
Men's Soccer Defeats Assumption 4-1; Now 2-0 in 2006
WORCESTER, MASS. - Mike Gargiulo scored twice and Bryan Gravel had a goal and assist as the Bryant Men's Soccer team defeated Assumption 4-1 in its Northeast-10 opener. The Bulldogs are now 2-0 and return home for their home opener Saturday against St. Michael's.
August 28, 2006
Men's Soccer Kicks Off Season with 2-1 Win in 2 OT
RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Manny Rodriguez scored in the 101st minute off a Bryan Gravel feed to give Bryant the double-overtime 2-1 victory over Felician in its season opener. The Bulldogs came back from a 1-0 deficit in the second half to get the victory.
August 22, 2006
Men's Soccer Picked to Finish Eighth in Preseason Poll
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant Unviersity Men's Soccer Team has been picked to finish eighth in the highly competitive Northeast-10 Conference. The Bulldogs open their season Monday at Felician (1 p.m.) and kick off their home schedule Sept. 2nd vs. St. Michaels (7 p.m.)
August 13, 2006
Men's Soccer kicks off its Buenos Aires trip with 5-1 win
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - The Bryant Men´s Soccer team opened its 2006 campaign with a 5-1 victory over Nautico Escobar, a professional club from Buenos Aires, in the first of three games the Bulldogs will play during their trip to Argentina.
August 8, 2006
Men's Soccer To Visit Argentina In Preparation For 2006 Opener
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University men's soccer team returned to campus on Tuesday in preparation for their 10-day preseason trip to Argentina. The Bulldogs will play three games in Buenos Aires during their trip before returning home to open the 2006 season at Felician College on August 28.
November 2, 2005
Gargiulo Named Northeast-10 Player of the Week
South Easton, MA - Sophomore Mike Gargiulo (North Branford, CT) was named Northeast-10 Player of the Week for games through October 30, 2005.
November 2, 2005
Le Moyne squeaks past Bulldogs in overtime 2-1 to advance to Finals
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Junior Rob Moskwa (Syracuse, N.Y./West Genesee) scored his second goal of the game in the 104th minute to give Le Moyne a 2-1 win over Bryant.
October 30, 2005
Bulldogs advance to Northeast-10 Semi-Finals
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (October 30, 2005) ? Sophomore Mike Gargiulo scored his second goal of the game with 1:22 remaining in overtime to lift No. 7 seed Bryant University to a 3-2 win over No. 2 seed Merrimack College Sunday afternoon in Northeast-10 men?s soccer quarterfinal action at Warrior Field.
October 18, 2005
Bulldogs finish the regular season unbeaten at home with 1-0 win over Assumption
Smithfield, RI - The Bryant University men?s soccer team welcomed the Greyhounds of Assumption to Bulldog Stadium on Tuesday afternoon October 18. Bryant won the game 1-0 to improve their overall record to 7-4-4 and 6-3-3 in Northeast-10 Conference play. The Greyhounds drop to 1-13-0 overall and 1-11-0 in NE-10 action.
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Rodriguez Tallies Game Winner to Lift Men's Soccer to 3-2 Win Tuesday
SMITHFIELD, RI – Manny Rodriguez picked up a rebound following an overtime penalty kick and redirected the ball into the net to give host Bryant University a thrilling 3-2 double-overtime men's soccer win over Saint Anselm Tuesday evening at the Bryant Turf Complex. The win boosts Bryant's record to 7-3 overall and 4-3 in the NE-10.
