May 19, 2009
GLOVER HONORED WITH RIAIAW AWARD
NEWPORT, R.I.- After completing one of the most successful four-year careers of any athlete to come through Bryant University, Delia Glover (Marston Mills, Mass.) was honored with the RIAIAW Award in a ceremony last week at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island .

May 4, 2009
BRYANT VOLLEYBALL AND THE COMMUNITY, A TRADITION CONTINUES: 2009 RHODE ISLAND SPECIAL OLYMPICS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Once again in 2009, as it has for the past 15 years, the Bryant University volleyball team got involved in their community, volunteering at the 2009 Northern Rhode Island Special Olympics, hosted on Bryant's campus Saturday.

May 1, 2009
BRYANT RECOGNIZES HISTORIC YEAR AT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – It was an historic year for Bryant University Athletics in 2008-09 and Friday night at the annual Athletics Awards Banquet, the Bulldogs celebrated the program first year competing in Division I.

April 15, 2009
BRYANT VOLLEYBALL SIGNS FOUR FOR 2009 SEASON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - After a strong inaugural season of Division I play in 2008, the Bryant University volleyball team is ready to jumpstart Year Two, and head coach Theresa Garlacy is pleased to announce the addition of a quartet of talented incoming freshmen to the Bulldogs' returning core, a group that will put the Bulldogs in prime shape to take on the Northeast Conference in 2009.

April 6, 2009
10 RETURN TO 2009 BRYANT VOLLEYBALL ALUMNI GAME SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Ten Bryant University volleyball alumni, including a pair of Hall of Famers, returned to campus and to the Chace Athletic Center Saturday afternoon to take part in the 2009 alumni match, hosted by the current Bulldog team.

March 24, 2009
BRYANT ASSISTANT COACH LAUREN AMUNDSON NAMED HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH AT STONEHILL COLLEGE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Former assistant coach Lauren Amundson was named head volleyball coach at Division II Stonehill College Monday afternoon, as announced by Stonehill Athletic Director Brendan Sullivan. Amundson spent two seasons with the Bulldogs, helping the program transition into the Division I ranks in 2008.

February 28, 2009
HALL OF FAME WELCOMES FOUR OF ITS NEWEST MEMBERS
SMITHFIELD, RI - More than 100 family and friends, teammates and coaches, Bryant University welcomed four new members into its Athletics Hall of Fame Friday evening at the Bello Center. This year’s Class includes Kevin Barletta ‘03 (Men’s Lacrosse), Bumni Akinnusotu ’03 (Women’s Volleyball) Bobby Brown ‘90 (Golf) and Greg Wolyniec ‘01 (Football).

January 5, 2009
Providence Journal: How a coach, and Bryant, changed a volleyball star's life
Her family had no money for college, so in the spring of her senior year at Woonsocket High School she pursued an option that required courage more than cash. The U.S. Marine Corps. Her life was about to change with that decision, she knew, but in a way she never could have expected.

December 10, 2008
BRYANT WRAPS UP INAUGURAL DIVISION I SEASON IN RECORD BOOK STYLE
The 2008-09 athletic year was supposed to be a special one in the halls of the Chace Athletic Center and the rest of the Bryant University community, but no one knew just how exceptional it would turn out to be. And for at least one program, Bulldog volleyball, the inaugural Division I season would not simply be one for the history books, but one for the record books as well.

December 4, 2008
VOLLEYBALL SIGNS TWO STANDOUTS TO NLIS FOR 2009 SEASON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University head coach Theresa Garlacy is pleased to announce the signing of Emily Kaup (Chandler, Ariz.) and Karli Davis (Freeport, Ill.) to a National Letter of Intent to participate in volleyball at Bryant University in the fall of 2009.

November 15, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL IN SEASON FINALE HEARTBREAKER, 3-2 TO NORTH DAKOTA IN NATIONAL TRANSITIONS CHALLENGE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Despite inspired playing on the part of the Bryant University volleyball team in its season finale, the Bulldogs, who saw two players earn double-doubles and another earn a rare triple-double, weren't able to hold on for a win over North Dakota Saturday afternoon, falling, 3-2, in the 2008 National Transitions Challenge at the Chace Athletic Center.

November 14, 2008
BRYANT FALLS TWICE IN FIRST DAY OF 2008 NATIONAL TRANSITION CHALLENGE, BULLDOGS WILL FACE NORTH DAKOTA SATURDAY AT 2 P.M.
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite 20 total kills from freshman Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.), the Bryant University volleyball team couldn’t pull out a win in its two-match opening day of the 2008 National Transitions Challenge hosted by the Bulldogs, as Bryant fell to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, 3-1, before losing to the University of South Dakota, 3-0, at the Chace Athletic Center Friday.

November 14, 2008
2008 NATIONAL TRANSITIONS VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE HOSTED BY BRYANT UNIVERSITY SET TO KICK OF FRIDAY AT 4 P.M., CONTINUES THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI -- For NCAA Division I transitional teams all over the country this weekend, there will be no conference tournament, no playoffs, no NCAA berth. But in lieu of the NCAA Tournament, six teams will have a championship of their own this weekend, as Bryant University hosted the first annual National Transitions Challenge.

November 11, 2008
Bryant Volleyball Announces Schedule for 2008 National Transitions Challenge
Look inside for all tournament games and information for this weekend's National Transitions Volleyball Challenge hosted by Bryant University in the Chase Athletic Center.

November 5, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO CENTRAL CONNECTICUT, 3-0, WEDNESDAY NIGHT
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. - Despite a double-double from senior co-captain Maureen Atkins (Fenton, Mo.), the Bryant University volleyball team fell to Central Connecticut State University, 3-0, Wednesday night at Detrick Gymnasium.

November 1, 2008
BULLDOGS DROP PAIR IN DAY TWO OF HALLOWEEN CLASSIC; ANDREWS, GLOVER NAMED TO ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
NEWARK - Despite 16 total kills from freshman Hilary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio) on Day Two of the NJIT Halloween Classic, the Bryant University volleyball team couldn't overcome its opponents, falling to Providence College, 3-0, before dropping a 3-0 bout to host NJIT Saturday afternoon.

October 31, 2008
VOLLEYBALL TAKES OUT HOWARD, 3-1, IN FIRST GAME OF HALLOWEEN CLASSIC
NEWARK, NJ – The Bulldogs rolled past Howard 3-1 Friday evening, 3-1, behind double-digit kills from Hillary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio), Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.), and Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) to pick up their 16th win of the season.

October 31, 2008
BULLDOGS GET SET FOR FINAL ROAD TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON, TRAVEL TO NJIT FOR HALLOWEEN CLASSIC
NEWARK -- The Bryant University volleyball team takes its 15-13 record on the road for one final away tournament in 2008, travelling to Newark, N.J. for the NJIT Halloween Classic Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

October 24, 2008
BULLDOGS TEAR THROUGH CHICAGO STATE, 3-0, AT HOME FRIDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI - Led by double-digit kills from freshmen Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) and Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.), the Bryant University volleyball team took a convincing 3-0 win over Chicago State University Friday night at the Chace Athletic Center.

October 21, 2008
BULLDOGS GET FIRST HOME WIN IN 3-2 TUESDAY NIGHT THRILLER OVER PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
SMITHFIELD, RI - After three tries and 13 road wins, the Bryant University volleyball team got its first Division I victory in front of its home crowd Tuesday night, as the Bulldogs toppled crosstown rival Providence College in a 3-2 thriller at the Chace Athletic Center.

October 18, 2008
BULLDOGS STRUGGLE AT HOME AGAINST TOUGH LONG ISLAND SQUAD, 3-0, SATURDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University volleyball team struggled against one of the Northeast Conference's top teams in Long Island University, falling to the Blackbirds, 3-0, Saturday afternoon at the Chace Athletic Center.

October 12, 2008
BRYANT FALLS IN DAY TWO OF DIG FOR THE CURE CLASSIC, 3-0, TO SOUTH DAKOTA AND HOST SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
SEATTLE - The Bryant University volleyball team got a taste of the West Coast way of doing things during the Seattle University Dig for the Cure Classic, falling twice in Sunday's final day of competition, 3-0, to both the University of South Dakota and host Seattle University at the Connolly Center.

October 11, 2008
BRYANT FALLS IN FIRST WEST COAST MATCHUP AGAINST NORTH DAKOTA, 3-0, SATURDAY MORNING
SEATTLE - In a match characterized by long rallies and a quick tempo, the Bryant University volleyball team found themselves in a true dogfight Saturday morning against the University of North Dakota - and the Bulldogs fought to one of their toughest showdowns of the season.

October 10, 2008
BULLDOGS GET SET FOR WEST COAST COMPETITION IN WEEKEND SEATTLE DIG FOR THE CURE CLASSIC
SEATTLE -- With its stretch of Division I success backing the Bulldogs, the Bryant University volleyball team gets ready to truly test itself against others of its kind.

October 8, 2008
BRYANT DOWNS QUINNIPIAC, 3-1, IN MIDWEEK ROAD BATTLE
HAMDEN, Conn. – Sophomore Adrienne Boss (Dracut, Mass.) served up a stellar performance Wednesday night against future Northeast Conference rival Quinnipiac University, collecting 16 kills to lead the Bryant University volleyball team to a 3-1 road win. The Bulldogs (13-9) needed extra points to take wins in the first and second games, topping Quinnipiac, 26-24 and 28-26, respectively. The Bobcats (3-20) came back in the third set, taking a 25-22 victory, but they wouldn’t be able to harness the Bryant offense – a force which dominated the fourth set, 25-15, with a .533 hitting percentage.

October 5, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO SAINT FRANCIS (Pa.) IN CLOSE MATCH, 3-2, SUNDAY AFTERNOON
LORETTO, Pa. – Freshman Hilary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio) again led the Bulldogs with her fifth double-double of the season Sunday afternoon, but it wouldn’t be enough, as the Bryant University volleyball team fell, 3-2, to future Northeast Conference rival Saint Francis (Pa.) in a closely contested matchup at the DeGol Arena. Andrews’s 16 kills led the game for the Bulldogs (12-9), who saw its two other rookies – Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) and Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) – also register double-digit kills, with 13 and 15, respectively. Sophomore setter Miranda Kolb (Holt, Mich.) also recorded a double-double, with 10 digs to compliment 50 assists. Andrews recorded 16 digs to complete her double-double.

October 4, 2008
BULLDOGS SPLIT AT ROBERT MORRIS, TOP SAINT FRANCIS (NY), 3-0, FALL TO HOST RMU, 3-1, SATURDAY
HANOVER, NH - Led by 24 kills over two matches from freshman Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) Saturday, the Bryant University volleyball team split its matches at the Robert Morris Tournament, topping Saint Francis (NY), 3-0, before falling to host RMU, 3-1, in the nightcap. Scocca led the Bulldogs in both contests, recording 10 kills in the win over the Terriers (0-21), with 14 more coming against Robert Morris (12-6). The rookie also recorded a team-high seven blocks on the day (2 solo, 5 block assists).

October 2, 2008
BULLDOGS DROP 3-2 HEARTBREAKER TO FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON AT HOME THURSDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI - Despite an early two-set lead and a double-double from freshman Hilary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio), the Bryant University volleyball team couldn't pull out a win Thursday night, dropping a 3-2 heartbreaker to Northeast Conference opponent Fairleigh Dickinson University at the Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs (11-7) took an early lead in the first set before the Knights (12-7) came back to tie it late in the game. The set remained knotted into extra points - 27-27 and 28-28 - before the rookie duo of Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) and Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) came up with a big block that came before Stoner's game-winning kill for a 30-28 Bulldog victory in set one.

October 2, 2008
BULLDOGS HOST NEC'S FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON THURSDAY NIGHT IN 6 P.M. MATCHUP
The Bryant University volleyball team returns home after a six-game roadtrip to host future Northeast Conference rival Fairleigh Dickinson University at the Chace Athletic Center, Thursday, October 2 at 6 p.m. This is the first meeting between the Bulldogs (11-6) and the Knights (11-7).

September 27, 2008
BULLDOGS SPLIT DAY TWO OF DARTMOUTH TOURNAMENT, TAKE 3-1 VICTORY OVER HOST IN NIGHTCAP
HANOVER, NH - Led by 35 total kills and 15 blocks from freshman Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.), the Bryant University volleyball team wrapped up the Dartmouth Tournament with a Day Two split, falling to Harvard, 3-1, before overtaking the host Big Green in Saturday's nightcap, 3-1. After a strong opening set against the Crimson in the morning match - and a convincing 25-10 victory - the Bulldogs struggled to contain the Harvard (4-7) offense, despite a double-double from freshman Hilary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio), her third of the year. The rookie tied a game high with 14 kills, also registering 11 digs in the four-set loss.

September 26, 2008
BULLDOGS HIT THE ROAD TO DARTMOUTH TOURNEY, TO TAKE ON ST. FRANCIS, HARVARD, DARTMOUTH
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University volleyball team has been doing anything but taking its time when it comes to competiting -- and succeeding -- against the top ranks of competition in its first year of Division I. The Bulldogs are 9-5 as they approach the midpoint of the 2008 season, recording wins over such teams as Sacred Heart, Providence College and Holy Cross. But this weekend, Bryant looks for more wins -- starting with a second win over future Northeast Conference rival Saint Francis (NY), and ending with its first victories over Ivy League competition. The Bulldogs topped the Terriers (0-15) in three sets in the season's opening weekend at the Navy Tournament, and are set to take them on again Friday at 5 p.m.

September 26, 2008
BULLDOGS OPEN DARTMOUTH TOURNAMENT WITH 3-0 WIN OVER SAINT FRANCIS (NY)
HANOVER, NH -- The Bryant University volleyball team started the weekend out right, getting double-digit kills from freshmen Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) and Jasmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) in a 3-0 win over Saint Francis (NY) in the opening round of the Dartmouth Tournament Friday night. The Terriers (0-16) couldn't get closer than within nine points in the three-set sweep, as the Bulldogs (10-5) got 11 kills from Stoner and another 10 from Scocca.

September 20, 2008
BULLDOGS DROP PAIR IN DAY TWO OF BROWN TOURNAMENT
PROVIDENCE - Against top-tier Division I competition Saturday in Day Two of the Brown Tournament, the Bryant University volleyball team dropped a doubleheader to Stony Brook University, 3-2, and to host Brown University, 3-0, at Pizzitola Memorial Sports Center. The Bulldogs started out the day with a heartbreaking five-set loss to Stony Brook University, 3-2, Saturday afternoon. Senior co-captain Delia Glover (Marston, Mills, Mass.) had a tremendous game at the libero position, falling just three digs short of Bryant's all-time record for digs in a five-set match. Glover recorded a pair of service aces to compliment her 36 digs Saturday.

September 19, 2008
BULLDOGS TOPPLE QUINNIPIAC, 3-0, IN FRIDAY'S BROWN TOURNAMENT OPENER
PROVIDENCE - Behind a 16-kill, 11-dig double-double from freshman Hilary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio), the Bryant University volleyball team earned its ninth win of the 2008 season, 3-0, over Quinnipiac University in Friday's opening game of the Brown Tournament. The Bulldogs (9-3) won the first set handily, 25-13, but fell behind in the second and third, coming back from five and seven points to win in three-straight sets. Bryant won set two, 25-23, while needing extra points to take the match-clincher, 26-24.

September 16, 2008
VOLLEYBALL FALLS IN 2008 HOME OPENER, 3-0, TO SACRED HEART TUESDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI - Freshman Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) recorded a team-high nine kills for the Bryant University volleyball team, despite suffering a 3-0 loss at the hands of Sacred Heart University in Tuesday night's 2008 home opener at the Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs' Hilary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio) tied a game high with a trio of service aces, while sophomore setter Miranda Kolb (Holt, Mich.) registered 26 assists with three block assists. Freshman Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) earned seven kills of her own, while Adrienne Boss (Dracut, Mass.) and Andrews recorded six and five, respectively.

September 16, 2008
VOLLEYBALL HOSTS SACRED HEART IN 2008 HOME OPENER TUESDAY AT 7 P.M., LOOKS TO ADD TO THREE-GAME WIN STREAK
SMITHFIELD, RI -- After 10-straight road games, the Bryant University volleyball team finally returns home to Smithfield, R.I. to host future Northeast Conference rival Sacred Heart University in the 2008 home opener at the Chace Athletic Center, Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs enter Tuesday's contest with an 8-2 record on the year, and are led by a trio of standout freshmen in Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.), Hilary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio) and Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.).

September 13, 2008
BULLDOGS CONTINUE WINNING WAYS WITH PAIR OF VICTORIES, 3-0 AND 3-1, IN DAY 2 OF CRUSADER CLASSIC; KOLB NAMED TO ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
WORCESTER, Mass. - Led by a double-double from sophomore setter Miranda Kolb (Holt, Mich.) in the nightcap of a two-win day, the Bryant University volleyball team swept its second-straight weekend tournament, beating Providence College, 3-0, and host Holy Cross, 3-1, Saturday in the final day of the Crusader Classic. Kolb's 43 assists and 13 digs against Holy Cross in the second matchup sealed the deal for her all-tournament team accolade, complimenting a 37-assist match against Providence College (6-5) in the 4 p.m. contest. On the day, she totaled 10 blocks (2 solo, 8 block assists) and four kills.

September 12, 2008
BULLDOGS TOPPLE WAGNER, 3-0, IN FIRST DAY OF CRUSADER CLASSIC; GARLACY GETS 350TH CAREER WIN
WORCESTER, Mass. - Led by a match-high 13 kills from freshman Hilary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio), the Bryant University volleyball team got head coach Theresa Garlacy her 350th career victory, topping NEC opponent Wagner College, 3-0, Friday night at the Crusader Classic in Worcester, Mass. Andrews's 13 kills were compliments by seven digs and a block assist, while sophomore Adrienne Boss (Dracut, Mass.) and frosh Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) each added six kills of their own. Fellow rookie Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) also had another big day, registering five kills with five digs, two service aces and five total blocks (1 BS, 4 BA).

September 9, 2008
BULLDOGS' STREAK SNAPPED AT FOUR MATCHES, FALL TO UNH, 3-0, TUESDAY NIGHT
DURHAM, N.H. - The Bryant University women's volleyball team saw its four-game winning streak snapped Tuesday night against the University of New Hampshire, as the Wildcats took the Bulldogs, 3-0, at Lundholm Gymnasium. The Bulldogs, now 5-2 in their first Division I season, were led by five kills from freshman Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.). The rookie also recorded a team-high three block assists. Fellow frosh Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) also helped lead the way with three kills and a pair of service aces.

September 9, 2008
BULLDOG VOLLEYBALL TAKES ON UNH IN FIRST NON-TOURNAMENT MATCHUP OF THE SEASON; LOOKS TO ADD ONTO FOUR-GAME WINNING STREAK
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The Bryant University volleyball team takes its 5-1 record to Durham, N.H., Tuesday, Sept. 9 to take on the University of New Hampshire in the Bulldogs' first non-tournament game of the 2008 season. The Bulldogs have been shocking the competition early and often in their first year of Division I action, going 2-1 and 3-0 in two previous weekend tournaments, their only loss coming in a 3-2 final against Navy in the season's first weekend. Bryant is currently riding a four-game winning streak, and takes that momentum into Lundholm Gymnasium Tuesday night for the 7 p.m. matchup against the 0-6 Wildcats.

September 7, 2008
BRYANT SWEEPS SHU INVITATIONAL WITH 3-2 WIN OVER HOST SACRED HEART SUNDAY; STONER, ANDREWS NAMED TO ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Led by double-doubles from freshman Hilary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio) and sophomore Miranda Kolb (Holt, Mich.), the Bryant University volleyball team completed its sweep of Sacred Heart Invitational competition, toppling host SHU, 3-2, Sunday morning at the Pitt Center. Despite being led by the Pioneers (3-3) in nearly every statistical category, the Bulldogs continued to prove they had the heart to get the job done, winning their fourth-straight game en route to a 5-1 record in their first season of Division I competition.

September 6, 2008
BRYANT VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS OPENING DAY OF SACRED HEART INVITATIONAL
FAIRFIELD, Conn. - The Bryant University volleyball team continued its dominance in its new home in Division I, sweeping its two Saturday games of this weekend's Sacred Heart University Invitational in Fairfield, Conn. The Bulldogs (4-1) started the day with an early game against the University of Hartford (1-4), winning soundly in three sets. Freshman Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) led Bryant for the fourth-straight game, registering 10 kills, tying sophomore Adrienne Boss (Dracut, Mass.) for the team high. Senior co-captain Delia Glover (Marston Mills, Mass.) led the team with 14 digs, while the Bulldogs' other senior captain, Maureen Atkins (Fenton, Mo.) registered nine. Rookie Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) recorded a pair of solo blocks, while five other Bulldogs recorded a solo block of their own. Miranda Kolb's (Holt, Mich.) 31 assists led the game.

September 5, 2008
BRYANT VOLLEYBALL RETURNS TO ACTION THIS WEEKEND IN SACRED HEART TOURNAMENT
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The 2008 Bryant University volleyball team is gearing up for its return to Division I action this weekend after a five-day break that marked the first week of classes for the Bulldogs. Bryant will travel to Fairfield, Conn. to take on a weekend's worth of opponents in the Sacred Heart Classic, Sept. 6 and 7.

August 31, 2008
VOLLEYBALL SPLITS SUNDAY DOUBLEHEADER, LOSES 3-2 HEARTBREAKER TO NAVY BEFORE 3-0 VICTORY
ANNAPOLIS - Freshman Jazmin Stoner's (Durango, Colo.) team-high 26 kills on the day led the Bryant University volleyball team to a Sunday split at the Trident Classic in Annapolis, Md., as the Bulldogs took a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to host Navy before coming back big for a 3-0 win over future Northeast Conference rival, Saint Francis (NY). All three freshmen registered double-digit kills in the five-set effort against Navy (3-0) to open Sunday play, with Stoner's 15 leading the way. Fellow freshman Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) recorded 12 (4 block assists, 1 solo block) while rookie Hilary Andrews (Tipp City, Ohio) chipped in 11 (6 digs, 3 BA).

August 29, 2008
BRYANT VOLLEYBALL SHUTS OUT USC-UPSTATE, 3-0, IN DIVISION I DEBUT
ANNAPOLIS - Led by a game-high 12 kills in 17 attempts from freshman Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.), the Bryant University volleyball team aced its Division I debut, taking a 3-0 win over the University of South Carolina-Upstate to open Navy's Trident Classic Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs came out strong, winning the first set, 25-16, before taking the second, 25-20 - the closest USC-Upstate would come to catching Bryant. A 25-19 win in the third set secured the 2008 volleyball team's first win of the year, and more importantly, first Division I win in program history.

August 26, 2008
VOLLEYBALL READY FOR FIRST DIVISION I SEASON; WILL KICK OFF NEW ERA AT NAVY TOURNAMENT
SMITHFIELD, RI -- When it comes to success on the court, few have played the game of volleyball better than Bryant University. Establishing themselves as one of the premier programs in not just the Northeast, but in all of Division II year after year, the Bulldogs back up their claim with a laundry list of accomplishments: five Northeast-10 tournament titles to compliment five regular-season championships, 19 consecutive winning seasons, 13-straight years of all-region selections. And in recent years, the list gets more distinguished, to the tune of five All-Americans since 2004, a decade of NCAA tournament appearances and three NCAA regional finals since 2002. Now, in 2008, the Bulldogs will get their first chance to prove it to the NCAA's most elite competition - Division I.