2016-17 Bryant University Men's Tennis News
Kuhar named USTA Rhode Island's Male College Tennis Player of the Year
July 13, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University men’s tennis rising junior Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.) has been named the Andy Chase/Gordie Ernst Award winner as Rhode Island’s top male collegiate tennis player.
Record 136 student-athletes named to the Spring NEC Academic Honor Roll
June 16, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In what is a fitting end to one of the best academic years for Bryant University at the Division I level, a record 136 student-athletes were named to the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll that was announced on Thursday.
Kuhar and Luiggi named NEC Spring Scholar-Athletes
June 15, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant redshirt sophomore Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.) and junior Nina Luiggi (Nottingham, England) of the Bryant University men’s and women’s tennis team were named Northeast Conference 2017 Spring Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the league on Thursday.
No. 16 Matt Kuhar earns ITA regional ranking
June 08, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Northeast Conference Player of the Year and Bryant rising junior Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.) has been ranked the No. 16 player in the Northeast Region by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA).
Kuhar, Plutt take singles sets, Bulldogs fall to Sooners, 4-0, in NCAA First Round
May 12, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Northeast Conference Player of the Year Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.) and sophomore classmate Michael Plutt (Weston, Fla.) highlighted a strong showing by the Bryant University men’s tennis team in the NCAA First Round, taking sets at No. 1 and No. 5 singles despite a 4-0 loss to No. 14 Oklahoma Friday afternoon in Norman, Okla.
No. 14 Sooners host Bulldogs in NCAA First Round Friday at 1 p.m.
May 11, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Making their fourth-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, the Bryant University men's tennis team travels to Norman, Okla. to take on No. 14 Oklahoma in the first round on Friday, May 12 at 1 p.m.
Kuhar highlights nine all-conference selections as NEC Player of the Year; Gendron named NEC Coach of the Year
May 03, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Reflecting the success of the season, the Bryant University men’s tennis team claimed five First Team All-NEC recognitions and four Second Team All-NEC nods, while taking home two major awards, as redshirt sophomore Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.) earned the program’s first-ever NEC Player of the Year award, while head coach Ron Gendron took home his fifth-straight NEC Coach of the Year honor.
Bulldogs draw No. 14 Oklahoma in first round of NCAA Tournament
May 01, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Making its fourth-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, the Bryant University men’s tennis team has drawn No. 14 Oklahoma in the first round of this year’s big dance, beginning on Friday, May 12.
Bulldogs four-peat in NEC Championship, defeat Red Flash, 4-1
April 23, 2017
WEST WINDSOR, N.J. – Bryant University men’s tennis has become one of only four teams in Northeast Conference history to win four-straight league titles after taking down Saint Francis U., 4-1, on Sunday afternoon in the Garden State.
Bulldogs make fifth-straight NEC Championship appearance after defeating Knights, 4-2
April 22, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – With a four-peat in mind, top-seeded Bryant University men’s tennis was tested early by Fairleigh Dickinson in the Northeast Conference Semifinals, but the Bulldogs fought hard to win, 4-2, and book their fifth-straight trip to the conference finals.
No. 1 seeded Bulldogs aim to four-peat in NEC Tournament
April 20, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In search for its fourth-straight Northeast Conference Title, the Bryant University men’s tennis team heads to West Windsor, N.J. for the league’s championship tournament, beginning on Saturday after the top-seeded Bulldogs received a first round bye.
Kuhar and Argentini earn final NEC weekly recognitions
April 18, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University men’s tennis redshirt sophomore Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.) and freshman Guido Argentini (Boca Raton, Fla.) topped off the team’s regular season success with the season’s last NEC Player of the Week and NEC Rookie of the Week honors, respectively.
Bulldogs earn top seed in NEC Tournament, will compete for fourth-straight title
April 17, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After going undefeated in league play, the Bryant University men’s tennis team claimed the top seed in the 2017 Northeast Conference Tournament and will be in the hunt for their fourth-consecutive title under four-time reigning NEC Coach of the Year Ron Gendron.
Bulldogs finish 2-1 in regular season weekend finale
April 15, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s tennis team went 2-1 over the weekend, including a 6-1 victory over NEC foe Sacred Heart to finish out the regular season.
Bulldogs fall, 5-2, to Amherst on Senior Day
April 09, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Following a 7-0 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday, the Bryant University men’s tennis team fell to Amherst College, 5-2, on Senior Day on Sunday.