2016-17 Bryant University Women's Lacrosse News

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Bulldogs named 2017 IWLCA/Zag Sports Academic Honor Squad, four named to DI Academic Honor Roll

July 27, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team was recognized as a 2017 IWLCA/Zag Sports Academic Honor Squad, with four of its members named to the Zag Sports Division I Academic Honor Roll.

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Women's Lacrosse announces 2017 Prospect Day

July 18, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team will host its 2017 Prospect Day on Sunday, September 17 at the Bryant Track & Turf Complex.

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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.

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Women's Lacrosse announces Goalie Clinic for June 12-14

June 05, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University women’s lacrosse has announced three-consecutive June dates (12-14) for its Goalie Clinic with Assistant Coach Kelsea Donnelly, providing workouts and focusing on three areas of saves.

Carly Cronin ('17) makes professional debut with UWLX's Boston Storm
Carly Cronin ('17) makes professional debut with UWLX's Boston Storm

May 30, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior captain and recent graduate Carly Cronin (Feeding Hills, Mass.) appeared in her first professional contest Saturday after becoming the first women’s lacrosse player in Bryant history to be drafted into the United Women’s Lacrosse League (UWLX).

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Martin tabbed as IWLCA All-Northeast Region selection

May 17, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University senior defender Molly Martin (Island Park, N.Y.) has been named to the IWLCA All-Northeast Region Second Team for her tremendous play for the Bulldogs throughout the 2017 season.

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Bulldogs face #8 Stony Brook in NCAA First Round Friday at 4:30 p.m.

May 12, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University women's lacrosse team makes its third NCAA tournament appearance of the last four years after clinching their third NEC Tournament title Sunday with a 16-7 win over third-seeded Wagner. Bryant will take on No. 8 Stony Brook in Friday’s NCAA First Round in Stony Brook, N.Y., at 4:30 p.m.

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Bulldogs fall to eighth-seeded Stony Brook, 21-6, in NCAA First Round Friday

May 12, 2017

STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Sophomore leading scorer Jess DeMeo (Mount Sinai, N.Y.) scored four goals while junior netminder Samantha Santeramo (Wantagh, N.Y.) faced 36 shots as the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team dropped a 21-6 decision to fourth-ranked and eighth-seeded Stony Brook University in the NCAA First Round Friday afternoon.

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#1 Bulldogs host #3 Wagner for 2017 NEC Championship, NCAA tournament berth Sunday at 1 p.m.

May 07, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – With the 2017 Northeast Conference Tournament Championship and NCAA tournament berth on the line, the top-seeded Bryant University women’s lacrosse team will host three-seed Wagner College in a 1 p.m. title bout at the Track & Turf Complex Sunday afternoon.

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NEC CHAMPS! Top-seeded Bulldogs win 2017 NEC Tournament title and NCAA tournament berth with 16-7 win over Wagner

May 07, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Behind 17 saves from junior goalie Samantha Santeramo (Wantagh, N.Y.) and hat tricks from four different players, the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team captured its third Northeast Conference Tournament title and trip to the NCAA tournament with a 16-7 victory over third-seeded Wagner Sunday at the Track & Turf Complex.

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Bulldogs return to NCAA tournament, play No. 8 Stony Brook Friday at 4:30 p.m.

May 07, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Just hours after winning its third Northeast Conference Tournament Championship, the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team learned its NCAA tournament fate, and it’s a familiar one.

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Top seed Bulldogs defeat SHU 17-10 in Friday's NEC Semifinals

May 05, 2017

Jess DeMeo scored five goals and added three assists to lead the top-seeded Bryant women’s lacrosse team to a 17-10 victory over Sacred Heart in the semifinals of the NEC tournament Friday. The Bulldogs advance to Sunday's championship game (1 pm).

DeMeo, Martin, Batcheller take home major NEC awards, seven named All-NEC
DeMeo, Martin, Batcheller take home major NEC awards, seven named All-NEC

May 04, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Headlined by three major award winners, the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team placed seven on the All-Northeast Conference teams that were announced on the eve of the 2017 NEC Tournament.

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Top-seeded Bulldogs take on #4 Sacred Heart in NEC Semifinals Friday

May 04, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University women's lacrosse team makes its fifth-consecutive NEC Tournament appearance in 2017 and will host the league postseason as the top seed for the fourth-straight year. The Bulldogs will take on fourth-seeded Sacred Heart in the first of two NEC Semifinals Friday at 1 p.m. at the Track & Turf Complex.

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DeMeo and Breglia both earn third NEC weekly honors

May 01, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Sophomore Jess DeMeo (Mount Sinai, N.Y.) and freshman Caitlin Breglia (Long Beach, N.Y.) coupled to take two of the three Northeast Conference weekly awards, earning NEC Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively.