BRYANT VOLLEYBALL ANNOUNCES 2010 SCHEDULE, BULLDOGS TO TAKE ON TEAMS FROM 12 DIFFERENT CONFERENCES
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head volleyball coach Theresa Garlacy is pleased to announce the 2010 Bulldog fall schedule, featuring 35 games against 12 different conferences as the Bulldogs enter their third season of NCAA Division I competition.
April 19, 2010
BULLDOGS ADD ONE TO COMPLETE EIGHT-MEMBER CLASS OF 2014
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Head coach Theresa Garlacy is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie Gove (Millis, Mass.) to the seven incoming student-athletes signed to join the Bryant University volleyball team in 2010, moving the Class of 2014 to eight.
March 3, 2010
FORMER BRYANT STANDOUT SARAH SMITH NAMED AMONG THE THIRTY UNDER 30 BY AVCA
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Former Bryant University volleyball standout Sarah Smith ('03) was named one of the AVCA's Thirty Under 30, a recognition given out to honor the 30 top up-and-coming coaches across all levels of the volleyball world under 30 years old.
February 5, 2010
VOLLEYBALL HONORED AS NASSANEY TEAM OF THE YEAR
The Bryant University women’s volleyball team was presented with the Shawn M. Nassaney Award as Program of the Year for 2008-09 during halftime of a recent women’s basketball team in February. The award, given to one team at the conclusion of each academic year, recognizes outstanding achievement in the classroom, on the court and in the community.
February 5, 2010
FORMER STANDOUT TO ATTEND TRYOUTS FOR U.S. NATIONAL TEAM
Former Bryant University women’s volleyball standout Elysce Tackmann, currently the head women’s volleyball coach at Anna Maria College, will be attending a tryout for the U.S. National Women’s Volleyball Team held February 19th -21st at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
February 4, 2010
BRYANT TO INDUCT THREE INTO ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce three new additions to the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame for 2010. Former volleyball setter Britta Beckman ’04 (Omaha, Neb.), baseball pitcher Mike Florest ’04 (Franklin, Mass.) and women’s soccer forward Allison Kelly ’04 (Trumbull, Conn.) round out this year’s Hall of Fame class, bringing the total number elected into the Hall to 84 members. The three will be officially inducted during the summer of 2011 in conjunction with the Black & Gold Golf Tournament, as the Hall of Fame Dinner will move to a biennial rotation.
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.
December 2, 2009
SCOCCA NAMED ALL-INDEPENDENT PLAYER OF THE YEAR, GARDNER NAMED TO SECOND TEAM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After leading the Division I Independent ranks in blocks and finishing second in kills during the 2009 season, Bryant University sophomore Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) was named the 2009 NCAA Division I All-Independent Player of the Year, as announced Tuesday afternoon.
November 21, 2009
SCOCCA EARNS VOLLEYBALL’S FIRST-EVER ALL-NORTHEAST CONFERENCE SELECTION
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After leading the Northeast Conference in blocks throughout the 2009 season, Bryant University sophomore Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) became the first Bulldog volleyball player to garner conference postseason honors, being named to the All-NEC Second Team as announced by league officials Friday night.
November 19, 2009
BULLDOG VOLLEYBALL SIGNS SEVEN AS CLASS OF 2014
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Head coach Theresa Garlacy is pleased to announce the addition of seven student-athletes to the 2010 Bryant University volleyball team. Five incoming recruits were signed to National Letters of Intent with two more signing on to join the Class of 2014. The group of seven incoming freshmen include players hailing from five different states and will fill holes across all positions for the 2010 Bulldogs.
November 15, 2009
BULLDOGS CLOSE OUT 2009 SEASON WITH 3-0 LOSS TO LONG ISLAND SUNDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University volleyball team put up a solid effort in its 2009 season finale, but the Blackbirds were too much for the Bulldog side, as Bryant fell to Long Island, 3-0, Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn, N.Y.
November 14, 2009
TRIO OF BULLDOGS RECORD DOUBLE-DIGIT KILLS IN 3-0 WIN OVER ST. FRANCIS (NY)
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University volleyball team snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over St. Francis (NY) Saturday afternoon on the road.
November 11, 2009
STONER RECORDS DOUBLE-DOUBLE, BULLDOGS FALL TO BLUE DEVILS, 3-1
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite a 19-kill, 11-dig performance from sophomore Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.), the Bryant University volleyball team fell to Central Connecticut, 3-1, Wednesday night.
November 10, 2009
VOLLEYBALL'S LORENZO NAMED ALL-INDEPENDENT PLAYER OF THE WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- After posting 61 assists, 27 digs and 11 kills in two matches, Bryant University volleyball setter Jadith Lorenzo (Lawrence, Mass.) was named the NCAA Division I All-Independent Player of the Week.
November 8, 2009
BULLDOGS DROP 3-2 HEARTBREAKER TO FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON ON SENIOR DAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In a contest that couldn’t have been more evenly matched, the Bryant University volleyball team took Fairleigh Dickinson to five sets after going down 1-0 early, forcing extra points in the final frame before eventually falling, 3-2, at home on Senior Day Sunday afternoon.
November 7, 2009
BRYANT FALLS TO SACRED HEART, 3-0, SATURDAY TO OPEN SEASON’S FINAL HOME WEEKEND
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Sophomore Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) put up 11 kills to lead the Bulldogs Saturday against Sacred Heart, but the Bryant University volleyball team would be overmatched by the powerful Pioneers, falling, 3-0, Saturday afternoon at the Chace Athletic Center.
November 1, 2009
BULLDOGS UPSET ROBERT MORRIS, 3-1, IN CONFERENCE ACTION SUNDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A trio of double-doubles and a 19-kill performance from sophomore Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) were just what the Bryant University volleyball team needed to upend one of the Northeast Conference’s toughest opponents in Robert Morris, as the Bulldogs evened the score against the Colonials with a 3-1 win Sunday afternoon in one of the biggest upsets of the season.
October 31, 2009
SCOCCA'S 17 KILLS NOT ENOUGH AS VOLLEYBALL FALLS IN FIVE TO SAINT FRANCIS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Sophomore middle hitter Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) tallied 17 kills while junior Adrienne Boss (Dracut, Mass.) and freshman Macy Mitravich (Waimanalo, Hawaii) each added 10 kills but it was not enough as visiting Saint Francis (PA) pulled out a thrilling 3-2 win over the Bulldogs in Northeast Conference women’s volleyball action Saturday .
October 25, 2009
BRYANT STUMBLES AGAINST SACRED HEART, DRAWS 3-1 LOSS TO PIONEERS SUNDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite a match-high 11 kills from sophomore Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.), the Bryant University volleyball team fell to Sacred Heart, 3-1, Sunday afternoon at the Pitt Center in Fairfield, Conn.
October 24, 2009
BRYANT FALLS IN REMATCH WITH KNIGHTS, DROPS 3-2 DECISION ON ROAD
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After falling to Bryant University, 3-2, in mid-September, the Fairleigh Dickinson volleyball team avenged its early-season loss Saturday afternoon, dropping the Bulldogs, 3-2, at home at the Rothman Center.
October 22, 2009
VOLLEYBALL HONORED AS NASSANEY TEAM OF THE YEAR
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University women's volleyball team has been named the 2008 Nassaney Team of the Year .
October 18, 2009
BULLDOGS SWEEP SUNDAY DOUBLEHEADER; TOP ST. FRANCIS (NY), 3-1, BEFORE SWEEPING QUINNIPIAC, 3-0
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Behind a stellar day from sophomores Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) and Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.), the Bryant University volleyball team earned a sweep in Sunday’s home doubleheader, beating St. Francis (NY), 3-1, before sweeping Quinnipiac, 3-0, at the Chace Athletic Center.
October 17, 2009
BRYANT SPLITS SATURDAY DOUBLEHEADER, TAKES 3-0 WIN OVER QUINNIPIAC IN NIGHTCAP
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Freshman Emily Kaup (Chandler, Ariz.) collected 12 blocks while sophomore Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) knocked down 20 kills to lead the Bryant University volleyball team to a Saturday doubleheader split, dropping a 3-0 decision to Long Island University before taking a thrilling 3-0 win over Quinnipiac in the nightcap.
October 17, 2009
BULLDOGS PLAY FOUR THIS WEEKEND; WATCH LIVE!
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University volleyball team returns to the Chace Athletic Center for four conference matchups this weekend, hosting Long Island (4 p.m.) and Quinnipiac (7 p.m.) Saturday before welcoming St. Francis (NY) (1 p.m.) and Quinnipiac (4 p.m.) on Sunday.
October 11, 2009
BULLDOGS TOP SAINT FRANCIS (PA), 3-0, FOR PROGRAM’S FIRST NORTHEAST CONFERENCE VICTORY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Led by a match-best 12 kills from sophomore Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.), the Bryant University volleyball team snapped a four-match losing streak with a 3-0 win over Saint Francis (PA) Sunday afternoon at DeGol Arena.
October 10, 2009
VOLLEYBALL DROPPED BY COLONIALS, 3-0, IN CONFERENCE PLAY SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University volleyball team couldn’t shake their fourth-straight loss Saturday afternoon, falling to Northeast Conference opponent Robert Morris, 3-0, despite a match-best 11 kills from sophomore Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.).
October 9, 2009
BULLDOGS HEAD TO PENNSYLVANIA FOR PAIR OF WEEKEND CONFERENCE BOUTS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University volleyball team will travel to western Pennsylvania this weekend for a pair of Northeast Conference matchups. The Bulldogs will take on Robert Morris on Saturday (3 p.m.) before facing off against Saint Francis (PA) Sunday afternoon (1 p.m.).
October 8, 2009
BRYANT CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE, DROPS 3-0 DECISION TO HOLY CROSS ON ROAD THURSDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University volleyball team couldn’t get much going Thursday night against Holy Cross, dropping a 3-0 decision to the Crusaders on the road.
October 6, 2009
FRIARS STUMP BULLDOGS, 3-0, TUESDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Sophomore Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) collected a match-high 13 kills to pace the Bulldogs, but it wouldn't be enough to get the win, as the Bryant University volleyball team fell, 3-0, to intrastate rival Providence College Tuesday night on the road.
October 2, 2009
BULLDOG VOLLEYBALL FALLS IN NEC OPENER, 3-0, TO BLUE DEVILS FRIDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - A frenetic pace and an abundance of errors plagued the Bulldogs in their Northeast Conference opener Friday night, as the Bryant University volleyball team fell to Central Connecticut State University, 3-0, at the Chace Athletic Center.
October 1, 2009
JOIN BULLDOG ATHLETICS FOR HOMECOMING 2009!
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University Athletic Department and many of it 22 varsity sports will be hosting events this weekend, Oct. 2-4, for Homecoming 2009, headlined by the Bulldog football team's 1 p.m. Saturday matchup against Wagner College.
September 28, 2009
SCOCCA, GARDNER SWEEP DI INDEPENDENT WEEKLY AWARDS, NAMED PLAYER AND DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University volleyball team swept the Division I All-Independent weekly awards Monday afternoon, as sophomore Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) and junior Robyn Gardner (Longwood, Fla.) were named Player of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively.
September 27, 2009
BULLDOGS ROLL TO 3-0 WIN OVER COPPIN STATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON, GEONNOTTI NAMED BRYANT INVITATIONAL MVP
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Sophomore Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) recorded a match-high 13 kills to lead the Bryant University volleyball team, as the Bulldogs rolled to a 3-0 win over Coppin State to close out the Bryant Invitational Sunday afternoon at the Chace Athletic Center.
September 26, 2009
BULLDOGS TOP BROWN, 3-2, FALL TO HOWARD, 3-1, IN OPENING DAY OF THE 2009 BRYANT INVITATIONAL
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Led by a double-double from sophomore Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) and double-digit kills from a trio of Bulldogs, the Bryant University volleyball team came back from a tough 3-1 loss to Howard to top Brown, 3-2, in the nightcap of the Bryant Invitational Saturday at the Chace Athletic Center.
September 25, 2009
BULLDOGS HOST 2009 BRYANT INVITATIONAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, WELCOME BROWN, HOWARD AND COPPIN STATE TO THE CHACE ATHLETIC CENTER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University volleyball team welcomes Brown, Howard and Coppin State to the Chace Athletic Center this weekend to compete in the 2009 Bryant Invitational, hosted by the Bulldogs Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept 27.
September 22, 2009
BULLDOGS STRUGGLE AT HOME, FALL TO HARTFORD, 3-0, DESPITE CLOSE SETS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Led by 12 kills from reigning Northeast Conference Player of the Week Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.), the Bryant University volleyball team dropped a pair of close sets en route to a 3-0 loss to the University of Hartford Tuesday night at the Chace Athletic Center.
September 21, 2009
VOLLEYBALL'S STONER, CROSS COUNTRY'S TWARDOWSKI NAMED INAUGURAL BRYANT MALE AND FEMALE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 21, 2009
SCOCCA NAMED NORTHEAST CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- After a 63-kill, 18-block week, Bryant University volleyball phenom Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) was named the Northeast Conference Player of the Week, as announced by the league Monday afternoon.
September 19, 2009
UNDERCLASSMAN TRIO LEADS BRYANT PAST FDU, 3-2, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, BULLDOGS FALL TO LEHIGH, 3-0
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Double-doubles from freshman Macy Mitravich (Waimanalo, Hawaii) and sophomore Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.) led the Bryant University volleyball team to a 1-1 split in the final day of the Columbia Tournament, as the Bulldogs took a 3-2 win over conference foe Fairleigh Dickinson Saturday afternoon after falling to Lehigh University, 3-0, to open the day.
September 18, 2009
VOLLEYBALL FALLS TO COLUMBIA DESPITE CAREER NIGHT BY SCOCCA AND STONER
NEW YORK – Sophomore middle hitter Maria Scocca of Melrose, Mass. had a career-high 23 kills but it was not enough as the Bryant University women’s volleyball team dropped a 3-2 decision at Columbia in first day action of the 2009 Columbia Classic.
September 15, 2009
BULLDOGS NIPPED BY WILDCATS, 3-1, AT HOME TUESDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Despite the momentum the Bulldogs had coming off a strong win and playing at home, the Bryant University volleyball team would struggle against the visiting University of New Hampshire, falling, 3-1, to the Wildcats at the Chace Athletic Center Tuesday night.
September 15, 2009
BULLDOG VOLLEYBALL RETURNS HOME TO HOST UNH TUESDAY AT 7 P.M.
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University volleyball team returns to the Chace Athletic Center Tuesday night to host the University of New Hampshire at 7 p.m.
September 14, 2009
SCOCCA EARNS SECOND-STRAIGHT WEEKLY HONOR, NAMED DI ALL-INDEPENDENT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University volleyball all-star Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.) continued her trend of strong play and being recognized for it, earning her second-straight Division I All-Independent weekly honor, this time as the Defensive Player of the Week, as announced Monday afternoon.
September 14, 2009
MITRAVICH GARNERS BRYANT'S FIRST WEEKLY CONFERENCE HONOR, NAMED NEC VOLLEYBALL ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University volleyball freshman Macy Mitravich (Waimanalo, Hawaii) garnered Northeast Conference Rookie of the Week honors for her 17-kill, 27-dig performance in two matches last week, as announced by the conference office Monday afternoon. The award is the first weekly honor not just for Mitravich or the Bulldog volleyball program, but for Bryant University Athletics as a whole.
September 10, 2009
BULLDOGS REBOUND AGAINST BROWN, TAKE 3-1 VICTORY OVER INTRASTATE RIVAL ON THE ROAD THURSDAY NIGHT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Led by the impressive play of sophomore standout Maria Scocca (Melrose, Mass.), the Bryant University volleyball team bounced back to take a 3-1 road win over intrastate rival Brown University Thursday night.
September 9, 2009
BULLDOGS FALL TO HOLY CROSS, 3-1, IN HOME OPENER WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite getting off to a strong start and a first set win in Wednesday night’s home opener, the Bryant University volleyball team couldn’t hold onto an early lead, falling to Holy Cross, 3-1, at the Chace Athletic Center.
September 6, 2009
BULLDOGS FALL TO HOST MARIST, 3-0, IN VOLLEY IN THE VALLEY CLOSER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. –The Bryant University volleyball team wouldn’t be able to avenge last weekend’s loss Sunday afternoon against Marist, as the Bulldogs fell to the host Red Foxes, 3-0, in the final game of the “Volley in the Valley” Tournament.
September 5, 2009
BULLDOGS CLINCH FIRST WIN OF SEASON, 3-2, AGAINST PROVIDENCE, FALL TO BUCKNELL, 3-1, IN MARIST TOURNAMENT SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University volleyball team earned its first victory of the season Saturday morning against Providence College, 3-2, before falling to Bucknell University, 3-1, in the afternoon game at the Marist "Volley in the Valley" Tournament.
September 4, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK FOR FIRST WIN OF 2009 AT MARIST'S "VOLLEY IN THE VALLEY" WEEKEND TOURNAMENT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University volleyball looks to grab its first win of the 2009 season in this weekend's Volley in the Valley Tournament, hosted by Marist College Saturday and Sunday in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
September 1, 2009
BULLDOGS VISIT HASBRO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Bryant University volleyball team kicked off their 2009 season with a community service visit to Hasbro Children's Hospital, where the Bulldogs visited with sick and injured children and their families.
August 29, 2009
BRYANT VOLLEYBALL FALLS TO KENNESAW STATE, 3-1, AND MARIST, 3-0, IN TOLEDO TOURNAMENT SATURDAY
TOLEDO, Ohio -- Led by 22 kills from sophomore Jazmin Stoner (Durango, Colo.), the Bryant University volleyball team fell in the final day of the Staybridge Suites Rocket Classic, dropping a 3-1 match to Kennesaw State before being downed by Marist, 3-0, in the nightcap.
August 28, 2009
VOLLEYBALL FALLS TO TOLEDO 3-0 IN OPENER FRIDAY
TOLEDO, OH – Maria Scocca tallied seven kills and added three blocks on the night, but it was not enough as the University of Toledo downed the Bryant University women’s volleyball team 3-0 Friday evening in the Bulldog’s season opener at the eighth annual Staybridge Suites Rocket Classic. Game scores in the match were 25-17, 25-15, 25-17.
August 28, 2009
BRYANT VOLLEYBALL SET TO KICK OFF 2009 CAMPAIGN AT UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO TOURNAMENT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University volleyball team opens its second season of Division I play Friday night as the Bulldogs head to the University of Toledo for the eighth-annual Staybridge Suites Rocket Volleyball Classic.
August 21, 2009
BULLDOGS READY FOR SECOND YEAR OF DIVISION I PLAY, YOUTH AND HEALTH KEY TO CONTINUED SUCCESS
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- In its first year of Division I competition, the Bryant University volleyball program did more than just hold its own - the 2008 Bulldogs proved that they are where they belong. And now, in its second year at the pinnacle of the NCAA ladder, Bryant volleyball must do it again, and then some.
August 19, 2009
BRYANT VOLLEYBALL PICKED SIXTH IN NORTHEAST CONFERENCE PRESEASON POLL
SMITHFIELD, RI- After only one year of Division I play in 2008, the Bryant University volleyball team was picked to finish sixth in the Northeast Conference, as voted on by league coaches. The poll was announced Monday afternoon by conference officials.
July 23, 2009
BRYANT VOLLEYBALL RECOGNIZED BY AVCA FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN 2008-09
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University volleyball team was recognized among a record 409 programs to earn the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for its success in the classroom during the 2008-09 school year, as announced by the AVCA Monday.
