2014-15 Bryant University Track and Field Headlines

Track and Field welcomes Peter Foley to coaching staff
Track and Field welcomes Peter Foley to coaching staff

October 07, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Athletics and Director of Cross Country/Track and Field Mitchell Switzer are pleased to announce the addition of Peter Foley as an assistant coach with the Bulldogs’ Track and Field program for the 2015-16 season. He will work primarily with the throwers.

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Bulldog T&F earns All-Academic honors from USTFCCCA

July 24, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After a historic season on the track, the Bryant University men’s and women’s track and field programs were honored for their accomplishments in the classroom last week as both earned All-Academic honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

Switzer announces coaching staff for upcoming season
Switzer announces coaching staff for upcoming season

June 19, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Director of Cross Country/Track and Field Mitch Switzer is pleased to announce his coaching staff for the upcoming 2015-16 season.

Bryant Builds: Bulldog Athletics Initiatives
Bryant Builds: Bulldog Athletics Initiatives

June 03, 2015

To create the world-class learning environment that aligns with our goals for Bryant’s bold future, we are enhancing our academic and athletic facilities to become the best in class. The Bryant Builds athletic initiatives include construction of the Bulldog Strength and Performance Center, an indoor practice facility, and a track and turf field, and enhancements to the Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Wellness and Athletic Center.

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Five Bulldogs earn All-NEC honors in Track and Field

May 28, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Led by junior Kristen Hayes (Menands, N.Y.), the Bryant University track and field teams placed five student-athletes on the All-Northeast Conference teams.

Mitch Switzer named track and field/cross country head coach
Mitch Switzer named track and field/cross country head coach

May 26, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Director of Athletics Bill Smith is pleased to announce that Mitch Switzer has been named the new head coach for the Bryant University Track and Field and Cross Country programs for the upcoming 2015-16 year.

Nine earn NCAA Public Recognition Awards
Nine earn NCAA Public Recognition Awards

May 21, 2015

Northeast Conference-leading nine Bryant athletic program earn NCAA APR recognition

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Bulldog T&F continues historic season with strong performance at New Englands

May 11, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In what has already been a record-breaking season, the Bryant University track and field teams wrote another chapter this past weekend at the New England Championships in Cambridge, Mass.

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Hayes defends her title, Bulldogs grab four medals on final day of NECs

May 04, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Junior Kristen Hayes (Menands, N.Y.) defended her title in the 400m hurdles and three others earned medals as the Bryant University track and field team wrapped up the most successful Northeast Conference Outdoor Championship meet in school history on Sunday in Emmitsburg, Md.

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Tuxbury takes home silver medal on day one of NECs

May 02, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Junior Annmarie Tuxbury (New Hartford, Conn.) earned a silver medal in the 10k to highlight day one of the Northeast Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday in Emmitsburg, Md.

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Bulldogs head to Emmitsburg for NEC Championships this weekend

May 01, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University track and field teams head to Emmitsburg, Md., this weekend for the Northeast Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships and have their eyes set on putting the finishing touches on an outstanding season.

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Bulldogs excel in final tune-up for championship season

April 26, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Junior Annmarie Tuxbury (New Hartford, Conn.) and classmate Adam Malone (Speonk, N.Y.) each picked up first place finishes to pace the Bryant University track and field team in their final tune-up for the NEC Championships on Friday night at the Skyhawk Invitational.

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First-place finish, school record highlight strong showing at Holy Cross Invite

April 19, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Freshman Deion Raper (Brockton, Mass.) won the 110m hurdles and the women’s 4x400 relay team set a school record to highlight a strong performance from the Bryant University track and field team at the Holy Cross Invitational on Saturday afternoon.

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Bulldogs enjoy their day at Brown, Watson ties school record

April 12, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – With championship season on the horizon, the Bryant University track and field team turned in an outstanding meet on Saturday at the Brown Invitational in Providence.

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Tuxbury paces Bulldogs at Friar Invitational on Friday night

April 11, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Junior Annmarie Tuxbury (New Hartford, Conn.) highlighted a strong performance from a small contingent of Bryant University track and field athletes at Friday’s second annual Friar Invitational in Providence.

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Foley claims 1500 at UMass Dartmouth Invitational

April 06, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In addition to its outstanding performance at the Colonial Relays, the Bryant University track and field team also excelled at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational over the weekend.