BRYANT SOFTBALL TO HOST SCOUT DAY IN AUGUST
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University softball team will be holding a Scout Day clinic on the Bryant University campus August 19 or August 20. The clinic is open for players in grades 9-12.
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 AND SOFTBALL AWARDED TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP HONORS BY NEC
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Northeast Conference (NEC) announced its spring Team Sportsmanship Award winners, with the Bryant University baseball and softball teams each taking home the accolade in their respective sport.
May 17, 2010
SOFTBALL STANDOUT SIGNS WITH BRYANT UNIVERSITY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head softball coach Lisa-Ann Wallace is pleased to announce the signing of standout Aubrey Mable (Aurora, Colo. / Eaglecrest HS) to a National Letter of Intent to enroll at the school and participate in intercollegiate softball this fall.
May 6, 2010
SOFTBALL FALLS TO MONMOUTH IN 2010 SEASON FINALE THURSDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Vying for the second seed in the Northeast Conference Softball Tournament, the Monmouth University Hawks were able to squeak by the Bryant University softball team in both games of doubleheader action Thursday afternoon at the Bryant Softball Complex. Monmouth nipped the Bulldogs 3-2 in game one and 5-2 in the night cap.
May 4, 2010
SOFTBALL TO PLAY FINAL MATCHUP OF 2010 SEASON THURSDAY AT 2 PM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team will conclude its 2010 campaign on Thursday at 2 p.m. when the Bulldogs take on Monmouth University in doubleheader action at the Bryant Softball Complex. The Hawks and Bulldogs previously scheduled meeting was rained out on April 25th.
May 1, 2010
BULLDOGS DROP TWO AT SACRED HEART IN FINAL ROAD SERIES OF THE 2010 SEASON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Playing in its last away series of the 2010 campaign, the Bryant University softball team was unable to upset Sacred Heart on Saturday afternoon. The fifth-place Pioneers dropped the Bulldogs 4-2 in the first game and took the nightcap by a slim 1-0 margin.
April 28, 2010
BULLDOGS DEFEAT HOLY CROSS 7-2; COMPLETE SEASON-SWEEP OF CRUSADERS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After falling behind 2-0 after just two innings of play, the Bryant University softball team battled back to defeat The College of the Holy Cross by a margin of 7-2 on Wednesday afternoon at Freshman Field. The win completes the season-sweep of the Crusaders for the Bulldogs as they defeated the Royal Purple by the exact same score in their BU home-opener.
April 28, 2010
SOFTBALL SAYS GOODBYE TO THREE PROGRAM STAPLES
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Emotions ran high in the function room at the Bryant Center on Sunday afternoon as Bryant University head softball coach Lisa-Ann Wallace, her team, their families and their friends all gathered to honor the three members of the 2010 senior class. Sunday’s game with Monmouth may have been rained out, but it certainly did not dampen the spirits at the annual senior day reception.
April 27, 2010
SOFTBALL DROPPED 9-1 IN FIVE INNINGS BY INTRASTATE RIVAL BROWN
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team was defeated, 9-1, in five innings of play at intrastate rival Brown University on Tuesday afternoon at a rain-soaked Erickson Athletic Complex. The game consisted of approximately a 30-minute rain delay in the middle of the fourth inning.
April 25, 2010
SUNDAY’S SOFTBALL DOUBLEHEADER POSTPONED TO MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Due to inclement weather in the Smithfield area, Sunday’s Northeast Conference doubleheader between Bryant University and Monmouth has been postponed until Mother’s Day weekend. An exact time and date has not yet been scheduled. The Bulldogs’ Senior Day festivities will still take place in South Dining Hall in the Bryant Center at 1 p.m.
April 24, 2010
BULLDOGS BATTLE BUT FALL SHORT AGAINST TOP-RANKED LIU SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite a great outing for junior tri-captain Sami Houseal (Mount Joy, Pa.) in game one of Saturday’s doubleheader, the Bryant University softball team was unable to upset the Northeast Conference’s top-ranked Long Island University at the Bryant Softball Complex. The Blackbirds came from behind in both games to win 3-1 and 8-3, respectively.
April 23, 2010
SOFTBALL HOSTS TOP-RANKED NEC OPPONENTS THIS WEEKEND; GAMES TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ON BRYANTBULLDOGS.TV
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team returns to Northeast Conference play this weekend when they host the conference’s top two teams. On Saturday, the Bulldogs will play host to top-ranked Long Island, and then the Hawks of Monmouth University on Sunday. Both doubleheader matchups are scheduled for 12 p.m. starts and will be broadcast live for the first time on Bryantbulldogs.tv. The Black and Gold will also be honoring its three seniors on Sunday between contests.
April 22, 2010
SOFTBALL’S NON-CONFERENCE MATCHUP AT BROWN POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Due to inclement weather conditions in the Providence area, Bryant University’s Thursday afternoon softball matchup at Brown has been postponed. The Bulldogs and Bears will play a non-conference game on Tuesday, April 27th at 4 p.m. at the Brown Softball Complex.
April 20, 2010
BULLDOGS FALL 10-2 IN FIVE INNINGS AT INTRASTATE RIVAL PROVIDENCE TUESDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Coming off three consecutive wins last week, the Bryant University softball team was unable to make it four in-a-row as Providence College pitcher Danielle Bertolette threw a complete-game one-hitter on Tuesday afternoon as the Friars defeated the Bulldogs by a margin of 10-2 in five innings of non-conference play.
April 19, 2010
SOFTBALL’S LISCHINSKY NAMED AKADEMA NORTHEAST CONFERENCE ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Leading the Bulldogs to three consecutive wins this past week, Bryant University freshman Brittany Lischinsky (Mahopac, N.Y.) has earned the first-ever Northeast Conference weekly accolade for the Bryant softball program, as she was named the Akadema Northeast Conference Rookie of the Week today by conference officials.
April 18, 2010
FIVE HOMERUNS PROPEL BULLDOGS TO SERIES SWEEP OF SAINT FRANCIS (PA) SUNDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball bats came alive Sunday afternoon as the Bulldogs hit a total of five homeruns at Saint Francis (Pa.) to complete the series sweep of the Red Flash. The Bulldogs shutout SFU 6-0 in the first game of the doubleheader and came from behind to win 8-5 in the nightcap.
April 17, 2010
SOFTBALL TAKES GAME TWO IN EXTRA INNINGS; SPLIT AT RMU SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior tri-captain Ali Chouinard (Swansea, Mass.) hit the game-winning double in the top of the eighth inning to score junior Jenna Jeffrey (Scarborough, Maine) to win game two of the doubleheader at Robert Morris Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs dropped game one 2-1 to the Colonials.
April 16, 2010
SOFTBALL TRAVELS TO WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FOR WEEKEND ROAD TRIP
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team will make the long road trip to western Pennsylvania this weekend as the Bulldogs return to Northeast Conference action with a doubleheader matchup against both Robert Morris and Saint Francis (Pa.). Bryant will play the Colonials on Saturday and the Red Flash on Sunday, with both matchups starting at 12 p.m.
April 14, 2010
BU BLANKS BULLDOGS 4-0 ON THE DIAMOND WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team hung with a tough Boston University team Wednesday afternoon, but fell short as the Terriers went on to defeat the Bulldogs by a margin of 4-0 at the BU Softball Complex.
April 13, 2010
SOFTBALL LOOKS TO UPSET BOSTON UNIVERSITY ON THE ROAD WEDNESDAY AT 4 PM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – For the first time in program history the Bryant University softball team will take on Boston University on Wednesday, April 14th at the BU Softball Complex. The first pitch between the Bulldogs and Terriers is scheduled for 4 p.m.
April 11, 2010
SIXTH INNING RALLY SNAPS SOFTBALL’S LOSING STREAK; SPLIT DOUBLEHEADER WITH FDU SUNDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Down 5-0 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning, the Bryant University softball team strung together seven runs to take a 7-5 lead over visiting Fairleigh Dickinson and snap a 14-game losing streak on Sunday at the Bryant Softball Complex. The Bulldogs split in doubleheader action, dropping the first game 5-3 to the Knights.
April 10, 2010
SOFTBALL DROPS BOTH GAMES TO NEC RIVAL CENTRAL CONNECTICUT SATURDAY AT HOME
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After falling behind 7-3 after four innings in game two Saturday, the Bryant University softball team rallied to come back and force extra innings, but ultimately fell short losing 10-8 to NEC foe Central Connecticut State at home. The Blue Devils routed the Bulldogs 14-2 in game one.
April 7, 2010
SOFTBALL'S NON-CONFERENCE MATCHUP AT URI CANCELLED FOR THURSDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The non-conference softball matchup between intrastate rivals Bryant and Rhode Island scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Kingston, R.I. has been cancelled due to the inauguration of the new University of Rhode Island President.
April 6, 2010
BULLDOGS ONE-HIT BY UCONN; FALL 3-0 AT HOME TUESDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – University of Connecticut pitcher Tricia Sullivan pitched a complete game one-hitter on Tuesday afternoon as the Huskies blanked the Bryant University softball team, 3-0, in a non-conference meeting at the Bryant Softball Complex.
April 3, 2010
BULLDOGS DROP PAIR TO BOBCATS DESPITE STRONG OUTING FROM HOUSEAL
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Junior captain Sami Houseal (Mount Joy, Pa.) and the Bryant University softball team dropped a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Quinnipiac University in nine innings game one of doubleheader action Saturday afternoon and fell 6-1 in the nightcap. The Bulldogs are still in search of their first Northeast Conference victory of the 2010 campaign.
April 1, 2010
BULLDOGS BATTLE IN GAME ONE BUT DROP BOTH IN DOUBLEHEADER AGAINST UALBANY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team battled in game one Thursday afternoon but was unable to pull off the victory as the Bulldogs dropped both games of the doubleheader to the University at Albany. Bryant was defeated 2-1 in game one and was shutout, 8-0, in five innings in the nightcap.
March 31, 2010
WEDNESDAY’S SOFTBALL DOUBLEHEADER AGAINST UALBANY POSTPONED TO THURSDAY AT 3 PM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Due to heavy rain over the past three days, Wednesday’s home softball doubleheader against the University at Albany has been postponed to Thursday at 3 p.m.
March 28, 2010
SOFTBALL UNABLE TO PICK UP FIRST CONFERENCE WIN, DROP TWO AT WAGNER SUNDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team was unable to pick up its first Northeast Conference win this weekend as it dropped two games to Wagner College on Sunday afternoon in Staten Island. The Bulldogs fell 3-0 in the first game and dropped the nightcap by a 9-3 margin.
March 27, 2010
SOFTBALL DROPS TWO AGAINST MOUNT ST. MARY’S ON OPENING DAY OF NEC PLAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite a grand slam from freshman Jennifer Jacob (Deer Park, N.Y.) in the second game of doubleheader action, the Bryant University softball team was unable to complete the comeback as it dropped both games to Mount St. Mary’s in the Bulldogs’ first Northeast Conference matchup of the season Saturday.
March 25, 2010
BULLDOGS FALL TO INTRASTATE RIVAL BROWN 5-4; OPEN NEC PLAY SATURDAY AGAINST THE MOUNT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Brown first baseman Kate Strobel’s three-run home run in the top of the fifth inning propelled the Brown Bears to a 5-4 win over the Bryant University softball team Thursday afternoon at the very windy Bryant Softball complex. Second baseman Laura Bowen (Hudson, Mass.) paced the Bulldogs, going 3-3 with 2 RBIs, while Brown’s Stephanie Thompson led the way for the visiting Bears collecting 3 hits and a RBI.
March 23, 2010
SOFTBALL CANCELLED AT HARVARD DUE TO RAIN; HOST BROWN THURSDAY AT 4 PM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Due to weather conditions, the Bryant vs. Harvard softball doubleheader scheduled for today has been cancelled. The Bulldogs will return to action on Thursday when they host intrastate rival Brown, before opening Northeast Conference action on Saturday with a doubleheader against Mount St. Mary’s at the Bryant Softball Complex.
March 21, 2010
BULLDOGS AND BLACK BEARS SPLIT IN DOUBLEHEADER ACTION SUNDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – With the help of two homeruns in the first game of doubleheader action Sunday against Maine, the Bryant University softball team won its first game, 5-4, over the visiting Black Bears, but fell in the second matchup by a margin of 6-0.
March 20, 2010
EAGLES BLANK BULLDOGS 8-0 IN FIVE INNINGS SATURDAY AT THE BRYANT SOFTBALL COMPLEX
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – For the third time in as many matchups, the Eagles from Boston College shutout the Bryant University softball team as they defeated the Bulldogs, 8-0, in five innings on Saturday afternoon at the Bryant Softball Complex.
March 19, 2010
BULLDOGS HOST BOSTON COLLEGE IN NON-CONFERENCE MATCHUP SATURDAY AT NOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After being shutout in both meetings last season, the Bryant University softball team will look for revenge on Saturday afternoon as it takes on ACC affiliate Boston College at the BU Softball Complex at noon.
March 18, 2010
SOFTBALL DROPS 9-8 HEARTBREAKER TO INTRASTATE RIVAL URI ON THURSDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University and the University of Rhode Island softball teams played a back and forth battle on Thursday afternoon as the Rams went on to score three runs in the top of the sixth and defeat the Bulldogs by one run, 9-8, for the third time in as many chances.
March 17, 2010
BULLDOGS TAKE ON INTRASTATE RIVAL RHODE ISLAND THURSDAY AT 4 PM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Fresh off a 7-2 victory over Holy Cross in the 2010 home opener on Tuesday, the Bryant University softball team will take on intrastate rival University of Rhode Island at 4 p.m. at the Bryant Softball Complex Thursday afternoon.
March 16, 2010
BULLDOGS SNAP LOSING STREAK, DEFEAT HOLY CROSS 7-2 IN HOME OPENER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After dropping its last six contests at the annual Rebel Spring Games, the Bryant University softball team returned to the friendly confines of the Bryant Softball Complex and jump-started a five game homestand by defeating Holy Cross, 7-2, in the 2010 home opener.
March 15, 2010
SOFTBALL HOSTS HOLY CROSS IN 2010 HOME OPENER TUESDAY AT 4 PM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After going 1-6 at the annual Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee, Florida, the Bryant University softball team looks to rebound on Tuesday when they return to the friendly confines of the Bryant Softball Complex and take on Holy Cross at 4 p.m. in the 2010 home opener.
March 12, 2010
SOFTBALL’S FINAL DAY OF REBEL GAMES RAINED OUT; CONCLUDE WITH 3-1 LOSS TO INDIANA STATE THURSDAY
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University softball team dropped a 3-1 decision to Indiana State Thursday, in what turns out to be the Bulldogs’ last game in Kissimmee, Florida. Due to two days of non-stop rain, Rebel Game officials have called off the final day of play.
March 9, 2010
BULLDOGS BATTLE BUT FALL SHORT IN BOTH GAMES TUESDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team played hard in both matchups Tuesday in Orlando, but fell just short in each as they dropped both games of the doubleheader by a combined total of three runs at the annual Rebel Spring Games.
March 8, 2010
BULLDOG SOFTBALL SPLITS ON OPENING DAY OF REBEL GAMES
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University softball team picked up its first win of 2010 season in the day game Sunday, defeating Detroit-Mercy 6-3, but later fell to Fairfield University by a score of 6-0 in the nightcap.
March 8, 2010
BULLDOGS DROP TWO ON SECOND DAY OF REBEL GAMES
SMITHFIELD, RI – After splitting on the first day of action at the Rebel Spring Games, the Bryant University softball team faced two tough opponents on the second day and came up just short in doubleheader action.
March 4, 2010
BULLDOGS LOOK FOR FIRST WIN AT REBEL GAMES
SMITHFIELD, RI – After playing five games at the 24th annual Louisiana Classic three weeks ago, the Bryant University softball team will travel to Kissimmee, Fla. for the annual Rebel Spring Games. The Bulldogs will play 10 games in five days at the event, with their first pitch scheduled for Sunday, March 7 at 1 p.m. against Detroit Mercy.
February 14, 2010
BULLDOGS UNABLE TO PULL OFF VICTORY AT LOUISIANA CLASSIC
SMITHFIELD, RI - After dropping both games of opening day of action at the 24th annual Louisiana Classic, the Bryant University softball team was unable to earn a victory over its next three games in Lafayette, Louisiana.
February 12, 2010
SOFTBALL OPENS SEASON AT 24TH ANNUAL LOUISIANA CLASSIC
SMITHFIELD, RI - After winning 11 games in its inaugural Division I season, the Bryant University softball team opens action in Lafayette, Louisiana at the 24th annual Louisiana Classic on Friday, February 12. The Bulldogs will play five games on the trip including one against host institution, Louisiana-Lafayette, and two matchups against both Bradley and Syracuse University. Bryant opens action against the Ragin Cajuns on Friday at 2:30 p.m. (CT).
February 12, 2010
SOFTBALL DROPS PAIR OF OPENING DAY GAMES AT THE LOUISIANA CLASSIC
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University softball team opened its 2010 season today at the 24th annual Louisiana Classic with losses to host institution No. 23 Louisiana-Lafayette and Bradley University.
February 10, 2010
SOFTBALL SET FOR SECOND SEASON AT DIVISION I
SMITHFIELD, RI - The foundation for success is there. After years of consecutive NCAA appearances, the Bryant University softball program took a major leap a year ago into Division I waters. It was a challenge for a youthful squad that was coming off another NCAA playoff appearance in the program's final year of Division II competition.
February 5, 2010
SOFTBALL PICKED TO FINISH NINTH IN NEC PRESEASON POLL
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After posting an 11-31 record and going 5-5 against league opponents in its first season of Division I play in 2009, the Bryant University softball team was picked to finish ninth among the 11 teams in the Northeast Conference, as voted by league coaches. The poll was released by conference officials on Wednesday afternoon.
January 29, 2010
INTERVIEW WITH ASHLEY COON - BULLDOGS PREP FOR LOUISIANA
The Bryant Softball team is back on campus and ready to embark on its second campaign as a Division 1 program. The Bulldogs have begun practicing in anticipation for their season-opening 5-game road trip to Louisiana-Lafayette University where they will participate in the 24th annual Louisiana Classic. Coach Lisa-Ann Wallace's Bulldogs will play double-headers versus Bradley University and Syracuse University after opening their season against the host Louisiana-Lafayette Rajun Cajuns.
December 17, 2009
SOFTBALL LENDS A HAND FOR WOMEN'S CENTER OF RHODE ISLAND
The Bryant University Softball team recently held a very successful Cell Phone Drive for the Women’s Center of Rhode Island during this past fall, collecting more than 30 used cell phones from bins throughout campus.
December 16, 2009
BULLDOG SOFTBALL TO HOST ANNUAL SNOWBALL CLINIC ON FEBRUARY 20TH
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - With 10th year head coach Lisa-Ann Wallace at the helm, the Bryant University softball team will enter its second year of DI softball in 2010. From 2004-2008, Coach Wallace led the Bulldogs to five consecutive NCAA tournament berths including two conference tournament championships. She has also produced 24 all-conference players and four conference players of the year.
November 30, 2009
SOFTBALL SIGNS FIVE STUDENT-ATHLETES TO NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University is pleased to announce the signing of five student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to enroll and participate in intercollegiate softball at Bryant in the fall of 2010. Joining the Bulldogs will be Laruen Guy (La Habra, Calif.), Kristen Carter (Branchville, NJ), Taylor Bell (Yorktown Heights, NY), Kendall Corder (Carmichael, Calif.) and Amy Weinberg (La Grange, NY).
November 20, 2009
SOFTBALL NAMES CAPTAINS FOR 2010
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University softball coach Lisa-Ann Wallace is pleased to announce the naming of the 2010 team captains for the upcoming season following a vote by the team. This year’s captains representing the team as they prepare for the program’s second year of Division I competition this spring are: Ashley Coon, Ali Chouinard and Samantha Houseal.
September 20, 2009
2010 Bryant Softball Schedule Ready
SMITHFIELD, RI - The 2010 Bryant University softball schedule is ready as the Bulldogs prepare to begin their second year competing at the Division I level this spring. The Bulldogs will open the year at the Spring Rebel Games in Orlando and the Ragun Cajun tournament in Louisiana before returning home to host Holy Cross on March 16 at 4 pm.
