2014-15 Bryant University Women's Lacrosse News Archives
Women's lax earns 2015 IWLCA Academic Honor Squad recognition
August 17, 2015
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University women's lacrosse team proved that it was successful not only on the field, but in the classroom as well, earning 2015 Academic Honor Squad accolades from the IWLCA.
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.
Descalzo garners IWLCA All-Region Second Team accolades
May 12, 2015
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After setting the Bryant women’s lacrosse single-season Division I goals scored record, 2015 Northeast Conference Offensive Player of the Year Lauren Descalzo (Hauppauge, N.Y.) continues to add to her list of postseason accolades, earning IWLCA All-Northeast Region Second Team honors.
Stellar 2015 season concludes as No. 13 Loyola advances past Bulldogs in NCAA First Round
May 08, 2015
NEWTON, Mass. – Behind six scores and eight points from senior Kara Burke, No. 13 Loyola controlled the pace of Friday’s NCAA First Round contest, topping the Northeast Conference Champion Bryant University women’s lacrosse team, 21-3, at the Newton Lacrosse Complex.
Bulldogs faceoff with #13 Loyola (Md.), Friday (4 p.m.) in NCAA First Round
May 07, 2015
The Bulldogs make their second-straight NCAA tournament appearance after capturing their second-consecutive Northeast Conference Tournament Championship.
Shannon Burns named Sector National Player of the Week
May 07, 2015
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Coming off a huge game in the Northeast Conference Tournament Championship on Sunday, senior midfielder Shannon Burns of the Bryant women’s lacrosse team was named Sector National Player of the Week, announced on Wednesday.
Burns' big day propels Bulldogs to second-straight NEC Title
May 03, 2015
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Behind a career-high seven goals from Tournament MVP Shannon Burns, the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team won its second-consecutive Northeast Conference Tournament Championship, topping second-seeded Wagner, 15-10, Sunday afternoon at the Bryant Turf Complex.
Two-time champ Bulldogs head to Boston College to face No. 16 Loyola in NCAA First Round
May 03, 2015
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team returns to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in as many years after earning its second-consecutive Northeast Conference Tournament Championship Sunday afternoon and will take on Patriot League Champ No. 16 Loyola (Md.) Friday, May 8.
Top-seeded Bulldogs advance to third-straight NEC Final with Friday win over #4 Robert Morris
May 01, 2015
Bryant takes on #2 Wagner in NEC Championship, Sunday at 1 p.m. at Bryant Turf Complex
Top-seeded Bulldogs host #4 Colonials in NEC Semifinals Friday
April 30, 2015
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team looks to repeat as Northeast Conference Tournament Champions when they take on No. 4 Robert Morris in the NEC Semifinals, Friday at 4 p.m. at the Bryant Turf Complex.
Descalzo picks up NEC Offensive Player of the Year, headlines six all-conference selections
April 30, 2015
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University junior attack Lauren Descalzo (Hauppauge, N.Y.) was named the Northeast Conference Offensive Player of the Year, headlining two major award winners and six all-conference selections for the top-seeded Bulldogs, as announced by league officials on the eve of the 2015 NEC Tournament.
Santeramo garners NEC, ECAC Rookie of the Week honors
April 29, 2015
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- With a pair of solid complete-game efforts to lead the Bulldogs to their second-straight Northeast Conference regular-season crown, freshman goalie Samantha Santeramo (Wantagh, N.Y.) was named the NEC and ECAC Rookie of the Week.
Bulldogs claim outright NEC title despite 9-8 OT loss in regular-season finale; Bryant set to host NEC Tournament May 1-3
April 26, 2015
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite being beaten by junior attack Lauren Descalzo (Hauppauge, N.Y.) four times, Mount St. Mary’s goalie Steph Rurkowski made an impressive 12 saves, including two in the final minute of both regulation and overtime, to lead her team to a 9-8 overtime win over the top-seeded Bryant University in Sunday afternoon’s regular-season finale.
Bulldogs clinch second-straight NEC regular-season title, tournament hosting rights with 8-4 win over Wagner
April 24, 2015
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Behind a hat trick from junior attack Lauren Descalzo (Hauppauge, N.Y.), the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team remained undefeated in league play, clinching its second-consecutive Northeast Conference regular-season title with an 8-4 win over Wagner College Friday afternoon at home.
Descalzo garners second NEC, first ECAC Player of the Week nod
April 20, 2015
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Coming off a perfect 2-0 weekend, junior attack Lauren Descalzo (Hauppauge, N.Y.) of the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team was named Northeast Conference Player of the Week, announced the conference office Tuesday.
Bryant remains undefeated in NEC play with 17-10 win over Saint Francis U. Sunday
April 19, 2015
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Junior attack Lauren Descalzo (Hauppauge, N.Y.) scored six goals and the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team never trailed Sunday in a 17-10 road victory over Saint Francis U. that extended the Bulldogs’ winning streak to five.