May 7, 2009
BRYANT STUDENT-ATHLETES EARN NEC SCHOLAR AWARDS
SOMERSET, NJ – Four Bryant University student-athletes have been named to the Northeast Conference Winter Commissioner’s Honor Roll and 18 additional student-athletes have been named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll announced this week by the conference office. The Commissioner’s Honor Roll honors those with a 3.75 or better grade point average. All Scholar-Athlete award winners must have earned a minimum of 60 semester hours, maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 and participated with distinction as a member of a varsity team.

March 24, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON WRAP-UP: BULLDOGS TAKE HOME EIGHT WINS IN FIRST DIVISON I SEASON
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- Up against one of the most difficult schedules that a first year Division I program could face, the Bryant University men’s basketball team came away with an 8-21 record, highlighted by a three-game road win streak at the beginning of February and six wins against Northeast Conference opponents.

March 19, 2009
GRESHAM NAMED 2009 ALL-INDEPENDENT HONRABLE MENTION, O'KEEFE EARNS SECOND TEAM ALL-INDEPENDENT SELECTION
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University women's basketball junior captain Kelsey O'Keefe (Warren, Mass.) and men's basketball junior Cecil Gresham (Bloomfield, Conn.)were honored with 2009 Division I All-Independent nods, as selected by the 14 Independent coaches and administrators Wednesday afternoon. The leading scorer for each of their respective teams, O'Keefe was named to the All-Independent Second Team while Gresham earned an Honorable Mention bid.

March 3, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL ANNOUNCES 2009 SUMMER CAMP DATES
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant University men’s basketball team has announced that it will hold three, one-week long day camps at the Chace Athletic Center this summer. The camps will take place during the weeks of June 22-26, June 29- July 3, and August 3- August 7, running from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

February 28, 2009
BRYANT FALLS, 90-60, TO SACRED HEART IN FINAL GAME OF THE SEASON
FAIRFIELD, CONN. – Sacred Heart shot 60 percent from the floor while hitting 15 threes in the game to help them get past the Bulldogs, 90-60, at the Pitt Center Saturday afternoon.

February 27, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL WRAPS-UP INAUGURAL DIVISON I SEASON AT SACRED HEART SATURDAY AFTERNOON
The Bulldogs will play their final game of their inaugural Division I season as they travel to play the Pioneers of Sacred Heart Saturday afternoon after a nine-day layoff. Tipoff is at 4 p.m.

February 25, 2009
Hoopville.com: Bryant Seniors End A Journey
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - In the fall of 2005, four young men arrived on the campus of Bryant University with a college basketball career in front of them. At the time, the program was in Division II, and a highly successful one at that. The four young men all roomed together right away, and as their journey draws to a close, they are now part of a Division I program.

February 19, 2009
TERRIERS TOP BULLDOGS, 82-66, ON SENIOR NIGHT AT THE CHACE CENTER THURSDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Stefan Perunicic hit his first seven three point attempts on the night, finishing with a game-high 23 points to lead St. Francis (NY) past Bryant, 82-66, on senior night at the Chace Center Thursday.

February 18, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL HOSTS ST. FRANCIS (NY) THURSDAY NIGHT IN FINAL HOME GAME OF THE SEASON; WILL HONOR FOUR SENIORS IN PREGAME CEREMONY
The Bulldogs play their final home game on the 2008-09 season as they host St. Francis (NY) tonight at the Chace Center. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. Bryant will honor senior captains Ryan McLean, Peter Lambert, Andrew Lyell and Jerrann Wright in a pregame ceremony

February 18, 2009
Providence Journal: Peter Lambert's aim is true
SMITHFIELD — Peter Lambert has got game — in particular, an accurate 3-point jump shot. He’s also got his act together and his priorities in order.

February 17, 2009
GRESHAM POSTS DOUBLE-DOUBLE AS BULLDOGS ROUT NJIT, 70-46, TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE CHACE CENTER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Cecil Gresham posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds to pace the Bulldogs past NJIT, 70-46, Tuesday night at the Chace Center.

February 16, 2009
BULLDOGS LOOK FOR REVENGE TUESDAY NIGHT; HOST NJIT AT THE CHACE CENTER
Bryant looks to get back in the win column this evening as the Bulldogs host New Jersey Institute of Technology at the Chace Athletic Center. Tip is at 7 p.m.

February 14, 2009
BULLDOGS COME UP JUST SHORT AGAINST CENTRAL CONNECTICUT; FALL, 65-61, SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant men’s basketball team came up a little short against future Northeast Conference rival Central Connecticut, falling, 65-61, at the Chace Center Saturday afternoon, despite shooting 9-for-21 from three for the game.

February 13, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL FACES-OFF WITH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE CHACE CENTER
Bryant looks to rebound from Thursday’s 72-60 loss to Wagner when the Bulldogs host Central Connecticut at the Chace Athletic Center Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.

February 12, 2009
SEAHAWKS STOP STREAKING BULLDOGS; KNOCK-OFF BRYANT, 72-60, THURSDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Wagner Seahawks hit a season-best 12 three’s as they stopped the Bulldogs’ three-game win streak, beating Bryant, 72-60, at the Chace Center Thursday night.

February 11, 2009
BRYANT RETURNS TO THE CHACE CENTER RIDING A THREE-GAME WINNING STREAK; BATTLE WAGNER THURSDAY NIGHT
The Bryant University men’s basketball team returns to the Chace Center Thursday night on a three-game winning streak as they take on the Seahawks of Wagner College. Tipoff is at 7 p.m

February 10, 2009
New Bedford's Dwayne Pina still defying the odds
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Don't try to tell Dwayne Pina he can't do something. He just might prove you wrong.

February 10, 2009
New Bedford's Nick Pontes has his priorities in order
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Sometimes, you have to take a step back in order to go forward.

February 7, 2009
BRYANT WINS THIRD-STRAIGHT; TAKE DOWN QUINNIPIAC, 72-68, ON THE ROAD SATURDAY AFTERNOON
HAMDEN, CONN. – The Bryant University men’s basketball finished a successful road stint with an impressive, 72-68, victory over Quinnipiac on Saturday afternoon to win their third-straight game and fifth in the last seven.

February 6, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL FINISHES ROAD TRIP AT QUINNIPIAC SATURDAY AFTERNOON IN SEARCH OF THIRD-STRAIGHT WIN
The Bryant University men’s basketball team plays their final game of a four-game road trip Saturday afternoon and are looking for their third-straight win as they battle the Bobcats of Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. Tipoff is at 2 p.m.

February 5, 2009
BULLDOGS ROLL PAST MONMOUTH, 83-71, THURSDAY NIGHT FOR SECOND-STRAIGHT WIN
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Bryant University scored a season-high 83 points with four players scoring in double-figures to help lead the Bulldogs to their second-straight road victory and fourth win in their last six games as they rolled past Monmouth, 83-71, at Boylan Gym on Thursday night.

February 4, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL STARTS FINAL MONTH OF PLAY ON THE ROAD; TRAVEL TO MONMOUTH THURSDAY NIGHT
The Bryant University men’s basketball team plays their third of a four-game road trip Thursday night and are looking for their fourth win in the last six contests as they battle the Hawks of Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

January 31, 2009
LAMBERT SCORES 22 AS BRYANT PICKS-UP FIRST DIVISON I ROAD VICTORY, 65-60, OVER SAINT FRANCIS (PA)
LORETTO, PA. – The Bryant University men’s basketball team overcame a ten point halftime deficit to grab their first Division I road victory as they knocked-off Saint Francis University, 65-60, in Loretto, Pennsylvania Saturday night.

January 30, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL FINISHES PENNSYLVANIA TRIP AS THEY HEAD TO ST. FRANCIS (PA) SATURDAY NIGHT
The Bryant University men’s basketball team plays their second of a four-game road trip as they take on the Red Flash of St. Francis (Pa.) tonight in search of their first road victory. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

January 29, 2009
SHARP-SHOOTING COLONIALS GET PAST BULLDOGS, 72-47, THURSDAY NIGHT
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA. – The Bryant University men’s basketball fell, 72-47, to Robert Morris Thursday night, as the Colonials shot a sizzling 58.1 percent from the floor and 47.4 percent from three-point land to win their eighth straight game. The Bulldogs fell to 3-4 against NEC opponents with the loss and 4-17 overall.

January 28, 2009
BULLDOGS HIT THE ROAD FOR TWO IN PENNSYLVANIA; TAKE ON ROBERT MORRIS THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE SEWALL CENTER
The Bryant University men’s basketball team hits the road Thursday evening in search of their first Division I win away from home as they travel to Moon Township, Pennsylvania to battle the first place Colonials of Robert Morris. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

January 26, 2009
Providence Journal: Bryant buzzer beater kills Long Island’s comeback bid
SMITHFIELD — Embarrassed by its recent loss to previously winless New Jersey Tech, Bryant took out its frustration on Long Island yesterday, winning in the final seconds, 57-55. The victory also avenged a 15-point loss to the Blackbirds earlier this season.

January 24, 2009
LAST SECOND HEROICS LIFTS BRYANT TO 57-55 UPSET VICTORY OVER LONG ISLAND SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After a tough loss Wednesday night at NJIT, the Bryant University men’s basketball team bounced back with a big, 57-55, victory over Long Island Saturday afternoon in the final seconds.

January 23, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL RETURNS TO THE CHACE CENTER SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR FACE-OFF WITH LONG ISLAND
The Bryant University men’s basketball returns home for the fourth time in the last five games as they host Long Island University Saturday afternoon for the second meeting this season between the two teams. Tipoff is at 4 p.m.

January 21, 2009
BRYANT COMEBACK FALLS SHORT; DOWNED BY HIGHLANDERS, 61-51, WEDNESDAY NIGHT
NEWARK, N.J. – Jheryl Wilson scored a game-high 26 points as the New Jersey Tech Highlanders knocked off the Bulldogs, 61-51, in Newark on Wednesday night. Bryant tried to climb out of a deep first half hole but fell short in its second half comeback despite a season-high 21 points from senior guard Pete Lambert (Cumberland, R.I. / Cumberland).

January 20, 2009
BRYANT HITS THE ROAD TO PLAY NJIT WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN NEWARK
The Bryant University men’s basketball team takes to the road after playing a three-game home-stand as they head to Newark, New Jersey Wednesday night to battle the Highlanders of NJIT in the third all-time meeting between the two programs. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

January 17, 2009
BULLDOGS SHUTDOWN KNIGHTS, 56-43, AT THE CHACE CENTER SATURDAY
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s basketball team allowed a season-low 43 points, as they beat Fairleigh Dickinson, 56-43, Saturday afternoon at the Chace Center to stop a four-game losing skid.

January 16, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL WRAPS-UP HOME-STAND SATURDAY AFTERNOON AGAINST FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON
The Bryant University men’s basketball team plays wraps-up a three-game home-stand Saturday afternoon looking to snap a four-game losing skid as they take-on future NEC rival Fairleigh Dickinson at the Chace Center.

January 14, 2009
BULLDOGS SECOND HALF RUN FALLS SHORT; LOSE TO SACRED HEART, 73-64, WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s basketball team made yet another impressive second half comeback, but Sacred Heart, picked to finish second in the Northeast Conference, knocked down big shots down the stretch to top the Bulldogs, 73-64, Wednesday night at the Chace Center.

January 13, 2009
BRYANT MEN’S BASKETBALL LOOKS TO BOUNCE BACK AGAINST SACRED HEART WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE CHACE CENTER
The Bryant University men’s basketball team plays their second of a three-game home-stand Wednesday night as they face-off against future NEC rival Sacred Heart at the Chace Center. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

January 12, 2009
DEFENDING IVY LEAGUE CHAMPS, CORNELL, BEAT BULLDOGS, 69-46, AT THE CHACE CENTER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A resilient Bryant Bulldog squad could not keep up with the hot first half outside shooting of Cornell, as they fell, 69-46, at the Chace Center Monday night.

January 11, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL BEGINS THREE-GAME HOME-STAND MONDAY NIGHT; BATTLE DEFENDING IVY LEAGUE CHAMPION CORNELL AT THE CHACE CENTER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men’s basketball team begins a three-game home-stand Monday night as they take on defending Ivy League Champion Cornell at the Chace Athletic Center. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

January 10, 2009
BULLDOGS GIVE BEARS A SCARE; FALL, 69-56, AT PIZZITOLA CENTER SATURDAY AFTERNOON
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After trailing by as many as 16 points in the first half, the Bryant University men’s basketball team was able to cut the deficit to as little as three, but the Brown Bears pulled away down the stretch to escape with a 69-56 win at the Pizzitola Center Saturday afternoon.

January 9, 2009
BULLDOGS BATTLE BROWN IN INTRASTATE MATCH-UP SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE PIZZITOLA CENTER
The Bulldogs are looking for their first road victory as they travel to take on in-state rival Brown University this Saturday afternoon in Providence. Tipoff is at 4 p.m. In their last outing, Bryant fell to future NEC rival Long Island, 76-61, in Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

January 9, 2009
Providence Journal: Tim O’Shea is glad to take challenge of coaching Bryant
It’s a win for Bryant, because O’Shea is exactly the sort of man you’d want coaching your basketball program. Assuming, that is, that you want a man who’s both highly competitive and highly intelligent; who can identify not just talent, but also potential

January 9, 2009
For Bryant Basketball, A Walk Down Memory Lane Saturday
Technically, it will be a road game for the Bryant basketball teams when the men and women head down to Providence to face Brown University this Saturday. But for many alumni, it will be a journey down memory lane (or Hope Street) for a school that got its start just a few blocks from the Pizzitola Center.

January 7, 2009
HOT SECOND HALF SHOOTING HELPS LONG ISLAND GET PAST BRYANT, 76-61, WEDNESDAY NIGHT
BROOKLYN, N.Y. –Long Island University shot 50 percent from the floor while hitting seven second half three’s to get past the Bryant men’s basketball team, 76-61, Wednesday night in Brooklyn.

January 6, 2009
SOUTH COAST TODAY: Pontes Raises Game in Bryant's Big Comeback
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Nick Pontes, who came into Friday's game against Yale averaging 4.5 points, recorded his second straight double-digit effort with 15 points and five rebounds for Bryant in a stunning 69-58 comeback victory over the Elis. Read more of AP Writer Ken Castro's article.

January 6, 2009
MEN’S BASKETBALL TAKES TO THE ROAD AGAIN; FACE LONG ISLAND WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 7 PM
The Bulldogs hit the road for the 11th time in the last 13 games as they take on future NEC rival Long Island University. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. In their last outing, Bryant won its second Division I contest as they knocked-off Yale, 69-58.

January 5, 2009
Providence Journal: Bryant upsets Yale in come-from-behind Div. 1 win
Bryant University pulled off a stunning come-from-behind win against Yale yesterday to earn the first Division I home victory in the school’s history, erasing a 15-point halftime deficit to topple the Ivy League school, 69-58.

January 2, 2009
BRYANT COMES STORMING BACK TO BEAT YALE, 69-58, FRIDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Playing in their first home game since December 8th, the Bryant University men’s basketball team overcame a 15-point first half deficit to beat Yale, 69-58, Friday afternoon at the Chace Center. The win snapped a nine-game losing streak for Bryant and was its second Division I victory.

December 31, 2008
BRYANT RETURNS HOME TO PLAY YALE IN SECOND GAME OF DOUBLE-HEADER FRIDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bulldogs return home this afternoon looking to snap a nine-game skid against the Bulldogs from Yale University. Tipoff is at 4 p.m. Bryant will be looking to snap a nine game losing skid after falling to Mount St. Mary's, 68-44, Monday night.

December 29, 2008
MOUNT ST. MARY’S DROPS BRYANT, 68-44, MONDAY NIGHT
EMMITSBURG, MARY.- The Bryant University men’s basketball team could not find its shooting stroke Monday night at Knott Arena as the Bulldogs fell, 68-44, to Mount St. Mary’s. Nick Pontes led the way for Bryant with 12 points.

December 27, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO MARYLAND, 72-51, IN HARD-FOUGHT BATTLE AT THE COMCAST CENTER
COLLEGE PARK, MD- The Bulldogs got a career-high 12 points from Sam Leclerc (Fayette, Maine / Winthrop), but tough defense and hot shooting from Maryland helped them get past Bryant, 72-51, in front of more than 15,000 fans at the Comcast Center on Saturday afternoon.

December 26, 2008
MEN’S BASKETBALL WRAPS UP FIVE GAME ROAD TRIP WITH TWO IN MARYLAND
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant University men’s basketball team travels to Maryland to take on the Terrapins on Saturday and Mount St. Mary’s on Monday. Tipoff is at Maryland is 2 pm ET and tipoff at Mount St. Mary’s is 7 pm.

December 23, 2008
Providence Journal: Bryant's Gresham glad for a chance to play New England's best
PROVIDENCE -- Regardless of what happens the rest of the season, Cecil Gresham will have great memories of his chance to play against New England's Big Three this year. The 6-foot-5 junior forward for Bryant University completed a personal hat trick of sorts last night by scoring a game high 24 points as his Bulldogs lost to Providence College, 91-64, at The Dunk.

December 22, 2008
FRIARS KNOCK-OFF BULLDOGS, 91-64, IN MONDAY BATTLE AT THE DUNKIN DONUTS CENTER
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Cecil Gresham (Bloomfield, Conn. / MCI) scored a game-high 24 points while grabbing a team-high 5 boards, but it was not enough as Providence knocked-off Bryant 91-64 Monday night at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

December 22, 2008
Providence Journal: For Bryant's homegrown players, the chance to play PC is a highlight
SMITHFIELD -- Oddly enough, the operative word is "fun" these days for the Bryant University men's basketball team. Monday night, when Bryant plays Providence College for the first time as a Division I program, promises even more fun for three players in particular. Bryant has three Rhode Island natives on its roster.

December 21, 2008
BULLDOGS FACE-OFF AGAINST FRIARS AT THE DUNKIN’ DONUTS CENTER MONDAY NIGHT
The Bryant University men’s basketball team travels to Providence to take on the Friars this evening. Tipoff is at 7 pm ET. Bryant is coming off a 67-37 loss at Rutgers on Saturday. The Bulldogs will be looking to snap a six-game losing skid since earning a 59-50 win over Quinnipiac on Nov. 22.

December 20, 2008
RUTGERS DOWNS BRYANT, 67-37, AT THE RAC SATURDAY AFTERNOON
PISCATAWAY, N.J.- The Bryant University men’s basketball team fell to Rutgers, 67-37, in at The RAC Saturday afternoon. Cecil Gresham and Pete Lambert combined for 23 of the Bulldogs 37 points, while freshman Mike Rosario led the way for the Scarlet Knights with a game-high 18.

December 18, 2008
MEN’S BASKETBALL BACK IN ACTION AFTER 10-DAY LAYOFF; HIT THE ROAD TO PLAY RUTGERS SATURDAY AFTERNOON
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University men’s basketball team travels to Rutgers to take on the Scarlet Knights Saturday afternoon. Tipoff is at 2 pm ET. Bryant is coming off a 80-61 loss at Boston College on Wednesday, December 10th.

December 11, 2008
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL: Boston College, Bryant come away happy
“They should take a lot of pride in the fact they scored 41 points against an ACC team in the second half,” he said. “This is an enormous jump these kids are taking. I’m really proud of the effort. I thought it was by far the best we’ve played.” - Read more of Paul Kenyon's excellent article in today's Providence Journal.

December 10, 2008
ROARING COMEBACK BY BULLDOGS FALLS SHORT AGAINST BC; DOWNED, 80-61, AT CONTE FORUM WEDNESDAY NIGHT
CHESTNUT HILL, MASS.- The Bryant Bulldogs came roaring back from as many as 33 down with 14 minutes to go in the game, cutting the deficit to as little as 11, but came up short as they fell to the Eagles, 80-61, at Conte Forum Wednesday night.

December 9, 2008
BRYANT BASKETBALL TAKES ON BC WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT CONTE FORUM; GAME BROADCAST ON WOON 1240AM
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant men's basketball team will look to stop a four-game losing streak when they travel to take on head coach Tim O'Shea's alma mater, Boston College, Wednesday night at Conte Forum.

December 9, 2008
Providence Journal: Army 59, Bryant 48
It might have seemed like a winnable game on paper: an Army team coming into Bryant’s home court reeling from a six-game losing streak.

December 8, 2008
Bryant Athletics Unveils New Championship Banners
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- During halftime of Monday’s men’s basketball game against Army, Bryant unveiled new banners to commemorate Bryant’s Northeast-10 Championships and NCAA Championship appearances by all 22 varsity sports teams.

December 8, 2008
ARMY HOLDS ON TO BEAT BULLDOGS, 59-48, AT THE CHACE CENTER MONDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI- Army had three players score in double-figures as the Bryant men’s basketball team fell, 59-48, Monday night at the Chace Center. Cecil Gresham had a game-high 14 points for the Bulldogs while Peter Lambert added a season-best 11.

December 7, 2008
BRYANT MEN’S BASKETBALL TO HOST ARMY MONDAY NIGHT AT 7 PM; Bulldogs To Unveil NCAA / Conference Banners in Gym at Halftime
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University men’s basketball team returns home Monday evening to host the Army Black Knights at the Chace Athletic Center. Tipoff is at 7 pm ET. At halftime, Bryant will unveil new banners in the Chace Center highlighting conference and NCAA appearances by all 22 varsity sports programs.

December 5, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO HAWKEYES, 61-36, IN IOWA CITY FRIDAY NIGHT
IOWA CITY, IA- Eight second half three pointers and 73 percent shooting from the field helped the sharpshooting Iowa Hawkeyes get past the Bulldogs, 61-36, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday night.

December 3, 2008
MEN’S BASKETBALL HITS ROAD FOR FIFTH STRAIGHT GAME; TRAVEL TO IOWA TO TAKE ON HAWKEYES FRIDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI- After dropping their second straight game, 57-47, at Albany on Monday night, the Bulldogs look to bounce back against the Big Ten's Iowa Hawkeyes in a Friday night affair in Iowa City Friday night.

December 1, 2008
ALBANY FINISHES SWEEP OF BULLDOGS WITH 57-47 WIN MONDAY NIGHT AT THE SEFCU CENTER
ALBANY, NY – The Great Danes got 17 points from freshman guard Anthony Raffa to lift Albany to their fifth straight win, 57-47, Monday night at the SEFCU Center. Barry Latham led the way for Bryant with 16 points.

November 30, 2008
BRYANT LOOKS FOR REVENGE AGAINST ALBANY; TRAVEL TO PLAY GREAT DANES MONDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI- After falling to second ranked UConn, 88-58, Saturday afternoon, the Bryant men's basketball team looks to bounce back against University at Albany Monday night at the SEFCU Center. The two teams met in the Bulldogs' season opener with the Great Danes coming away with a 76-67 victory.

November 30, 2008
Providence Journal: UConn 88, Bryant 58
HARTFORD — Bryant University certainly isn’t weaning its way into its first year of Division I play. Over the next month, the Bulldogs will face three Big East teams, a pair of ACC squads and a Big Ten foe, to boot. Never will the competition be any tougher than it was yesterday at the XL Center.

November 29, 2008
MEN'S BASKETBALL FALLS TO #2 UCONN, 88-58, IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON AFFAIR AT THE XL CENTER
HARTFORD, CT – The Bryant men’s basketball team fought-hard but fell to the second ranked UConn Huskies, 88-58, at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut Saturday afternoon in front of 12, 558 fans.

November 25, 2008
BULLDOGS BATTLE #2 UCONN SATURDAY AFTERNOON; GAME BROADCAST ON ESPN360
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant men's basketball team heads to Hartford Saturday afternoon to battle the #2 Huskies after picking up their first Division I win, 59-50, over Quinnipiac in the Tyler Ugolyn Columbia Classic on Saturday November 22nd. Junior Cecil Gresham scored a game-high 21 points to pace Bryant to victory.

November 22, 2008
BULLDOGS KNOCK-OFF BOBCATS, 59-50, AS THEY GRAB FIRST DIVISION I VICTORY
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Cecil Gresham (Bloomfield, Conn. / MCI) scored a game-high 21 points to help lead Bryant past Quinnipiac, 59-50, to earn its first Division I victory in the Consolation Game of the Tyler Ugolyn Columbia Class Saturday evening. Gresham was named to the All-Tournament team, averaging 23 points per game for the tournament.

November 21, 2008
BULLDOGS FALL TO LIONS, 70-54, IN ROUND ONE OF COLUMBIA CLASSIC
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Junior guard Patrick Foley scored 20 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the floor to pace Columbia (2-1) to a 70-54 victory over Bryant Friday night in the first round of the Tyler Ugolyn Columbia Classic. The Bulldogs will play Quinnipiac Saturday night in round two, as the Bobcats fell to UMBC 75-71.

November 20, 2008
Former Basketball Standout Signs with Premier Basketball League
SOUTH BURLINGTON -- John Williams, a 5-foot-10 point guard who last played professionally in France, has signed to play with the Vermont Frost Heaves in the Premier Basketball League this winter.

November 20, 2008
BRYANT HEADS TO COLUMBIA FOR TYLER UGOLYN COLUMBIA CLASSIC; TAKE ON HOST LIONS FRIDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University men’s basketball team takes to the court tonight for game one of the Tyler Ugolyn Columbia Classic against the host Columbia University Lions of the Ivy League. The Bulldogs are coming off a loss in their first game of Division I play, 76-67, against the University at Albany.

November 20, 2008
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL: BRYANT BASKETBALL DIVISION I DEBUT PLUS PHOTO GALLERY AND VIDEO
SMITHFIELD — Bryant University couldn’t pull off a David-vs.-Goliath upset in the school’s first Division I basketball game last night, but the Bulldogs hung tough and proved they belonged. Read more on Daniel Barberisi's excellent article in today's Providence Journal.

November 19, 2008
BRYANT UNIVERSITY FALLS TO ALBANY, 76-67, IN INAUGURAL DIVISION I SEASON OPENER
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Despite strong shooting in the opening minutes and the season's first double-double from sophomore Barry Latham (Taunton, Mass.), the Bryant University men's basketball team fell in its first-ever Division I contest, 76-67, to the University at Albany in the Chace Athletic Center.

November 19, 2008
Men's Basketball vs. Albany Post Game Notes (Photos)
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Wednesday night's men's basketball opener marked the first for the Bulldogs in Division I play. The crowd of 2,167 was the largest since the 2006 sellout against Bentley (2,660).

November 18, 2008
BULLDOG MEN'S BASKETBALL KICKS OFF INAUGURAL DIVISION I SEASON AT HOME WEDNESDAY NIGHT VERSUS ALBANY
SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant University men’s basketball team kicks off its first season of Division I play tonight as they take on the University at Albany Great Danes from the America East Conference at the Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs finished their exhibition season with a record of 1-1, after falling to St. Francis Xavier (Canada), 71-64, their last time out.

November 18, 2008
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL: With Bryant in the mix, should RI crown a state hoops champion?
By KEVIN McNAMARA Journal Sports Writer Call it the Keaney Trophy, Mullaney’s Mug or maybe the Rusty Anchor. How about the Quahog Cup? Should Rhode Island's four Division I hoops teams compete for a state championship prize? What should the prize be called? Read more from Kevin McNamara in the Providence Journal.

November 17, 2008
Bryant Men's Basketball Can Be Heard Live on WOON 1240 AM
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University is pleased to announce that WOON 1240 AM will carry 11 home Bryant men's basketball games this season, Bryant's first in Division I. WEEI's Jon Wallach will call the live action starting with Wednesday's opener against Albany at 7 pm.

November 14, 2008
MEN'S BASKETBALL SIGNS FOUR STUDENT-ATHLETES
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head men’s basketball coach Tim O’Shea is pleased to announce the signing of student-athletes Erick Smith (Bel Air, Md.), Ralphael Jordan (Bel Air, Md.), Alex Herzing (Lynchburg, Va.) and Vladyslav Kondratyev (Gainesville, Fla.) to National Letters of Intent to enroll at Bryant University in 2009.

November 13, 2008
Providence Journal: Division I men’s basketball newcomer Bryant aiming for upsets
SMITHFIELD — Chris Birrell is going to be more than a basketball player this winter. He and his Bryant University teammates are going to be trailblazers.

November 8, 2008
Pontes and Gresham Score 16 In Final Exhibition Game Saturday; Bulldogs Host Albany Nov. 19
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Nick Pontes and Cecil Gresham (pictured) each scored 16 points while Chris Birrell dished out 10 assists as the Bryant University men's basketball team ended its exhibtion season with a 71-64 loss to visiting St. Francis Xavier Saturday. The Bulldogs open the season Nov. 19 hosting Albany.

November 5, 2008
NEC RELEASES MEN’S BASKETBALL PRESEASON COACH’S POLL AND All-NEC TEAM; HEAD COACH TIM O’SHEA COMMENTS ON UPCOMING SEASON
SOMERSET, NJ- Defending conference tournament champion Mount St. Mary’s received nine first place votes to put them atop the Northeast Conference Preseason Coach’s poll.

November 4, 2008
NEC Basketball Preview Show
The NEC Countdown to Tipoff men's and women's basketball preview show will first air on Fox College Sports (FCS)-Atlantic on Wednesday, November 5th at 8:30 pm. The program, which will be made available in the coming days via streaming video on the NEC website, will also air in November and early December on a host of regional cable networks throughout the Northeast, including Mid-Cox Cable (CT/RI).

November 2, 2008
Men's Basketball Defeats Saint Michael's
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Tim O’Shea era kicked off Sunday afternoon as the Bryant University men’s basketball team rallied from down four at the half to earn a 60-50 win over Saint Michael’s College Sunday afternoon at the Chace Athletic Center.

October 30, 2008
MEN’S BASKETBALL READY FOR A NEW ERA; TAKES ON ST. MICHAEL’S SUNDAY AT THE CHACE CENTER IN EXHIBITION GAME (3 P.M.)
SMITHFIELD, RI- As the 2008-09 season approaches, there’s a new level of excitement surrounding the basketball program as Bryant is set to usher in a new era: Division I. The squad tips-off in an exhibition game Sunday at the Chace Center (3 p.m.).

October 17, 2008
MIDNIGHT MADNESS KICKS OFF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SEASONS IN STYLE
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - It's official. Bryant's first Division I men's and women's basketball seasons are underway as the Bulldogs took part in the annual Midnight Madness celebration at the Chace Athletic Center.

September 24, 2008
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RELEASE SEASON TICKET PACKAGES
SMITHFIELD, RI- The Bryant University Athletic Department is proud to announce the release of its 2008-2009 men’s and women’s basketball season ticket packages. The Bulldogs will make their Division I debut this season, as they become members of the Northeast Conference. Come watch as the Bulldogs take on future NEC rivals at the Chace Athletic Center.

August 18, 2008
MetroWest Daily News: O'Shea Ready For His New Challenge
Tim O'Shea learned the challenge of getting Bryant University on the map even before he returned to New England. As he prepared to leave his post as men's basketball coach at Ohio University to take over at Bryant, a writer from the Columbus Dispatch joked with O'Shea that he had never even heard of Bryant.

August 8, 2008
Men's Basketball Announces New Staff Additions
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – First-year Bryant University men's basketball coach Tim O'Shea is pleased to announce the hiring of Kevin Kurbec as assistant men's basketball coach and the appointment of Pete Kahler as director of men's basketball operations. The announcement was made today by O'Shea and Director of Athletics Bill Smith. Dwayne Pina, who played basketball at Boston College, will return for his fourth season as a member of the Bryant coaching staff.

July 25, 2008
MEN'S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH TIM O'SHEA TO APPEAR ON ESPNU COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDTABLE SATURDAY NIGHT
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Bryant University head men's basketball coach Tim O'Shea will appear live on ESPNU Saturday night, when he joins ESPN's Andy Katz in Orlando, Fla. for a college basketball roundtable. The discussion will be featured during the 2008 AAU Super Showcase presented by Champion. Tune in to keep up with Bulldog basketball, as well as college basketball across the nation on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

June 23, 2008
BRYANT WELCOMES NEW MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH TIM O'SHEA; WATCH ARCHIVED VIDEO
Bryant University announced today that Tim O'Shea, the seven-year head coach at Ohio University, has been named the new head men's basketball coach. Formerly an assistant of nearby University of Rhode Island and Boston College, O'Shea was introduced as the Bulldogs' new head coach at a press conference held by Director of Athletics Bill Smith and Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley in the campus's Chace Athletic & Wellness Center. O'Shea becomes the seventh Bryant coach in school history and only the third since 1989-90. You can watch the entire press conference by following this link.