2017-18 Bryant University Women's Lacrosse News
Kuhar named NEC Scholar-Athlete; 104 earn Honor Roll nods
June 15, 2018
SOMERSET, N.J. – Bryant University student-athletes finished the 2017-18 academic year strong, with 104 Bulldogs earning Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll accolades, highlighted by men’s tennis’ Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.) who was named the sport’s Spring Scholar-Athlete. 26 student-athletes were named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
Bryant falls in double overtime heartbreaker in NEC Final
May 05, 2018
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team saw its season come to an end on Saturday afternoon, falling in the Northeast Conference Women’s Lacrosse Championship Game in double overtime.
Bryant, Wagner to meet for fifth consecutive time in NEC Final on Saturday
May 04, 2018
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – It is a rivalry renewed in Smithfield on Saturday afternoon, as Bryant faces Wagner for the fifth consecutive season in the Northeast Conference Women’s Lacrosse Championship after both teams clinched berths with semifinal wins Thursday.
Strong defense pushes Bulldogs into sixth consecutive NEC Final
May 03, 2018
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team is back in the Northeast Conference championship for the sixth consecutive year after a 9-8 win over fourth-seeded Mount St. Mary’s on Friday afternoon in the first of two conference semifinals at the Bryant Track and Turf.
DeMeo wins third straight major NEC award, headlines seven All-NEC selections
May 02, 2018
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Junior Jess DeMeo (Mount Sinai, N.Y.) won her third straight major award, taking home Northeast Conference Player of the Year honors at the annual postseason awards banquet held at Bryant University on Wednesday night. She led seven Bulldogs who were named to first or second team All-NEC.
Bulldogs, Mountaineers set for NEC Semifinal bout Thursday
May 02, 2018
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After finishing its regular season at 11-5 and winning six of the seven Northeast Conference contests, Bryant will play host to its fifth-consecutive conference tournament starting on Thursday afternoon when they play the four-seed Mount St. Mary’s in the first of two semifinals.
Bulldogs head into postseason with same goal, new mentality
May 01, 2018
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – It is not an unfamiliar spot for the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team: five straight shares or outright regular-season championships have placed them as the hosts of the Northeast Conference Women’s Lacrosse Championship each year since 2014. This year is no different, as the Bulldogs are set to play host starting Thursday.
Bulldogs drop regular season finale in Emmitsburg
April 29, 2018
EMMITSBURG, MD. – Despite forcing five failed clears and holding Mount St. Mary’s to 3-for-11 on free-position shots, the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team was not able to complete their second consecutive unbeaten conference season, falling in the regular season finale 12-6 to Mount St. Mary’s.
Bulldogs seek second straight unbeaten NEC season on Sunday
April 28, 2018
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After a thrilling win on Friday afternoon that clinched home-field advantage in the 2018 NEC postseason, the Bulldogs are seeking their second consecutive perfect season in conference play on Sunday afternoon when they face the Mountaineers.
Britton's goal completes comeback, clinches home-field for Bryant in NEC postseason
April 27, 2018
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Junior Lauren Britton (Monmouth Beach, N.J.) drove middle and fired a shot into the bottom right corner of the cage, giving Bryant an 11-10 lead they would not relinquish on Friday afternoon, clinching Bryant as the host of the Northeast Conference women’s lacrosse tournament.
Familiar rivals to face off Friday on Staten Island
April 26, 2018
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Two familiar foes will meet on Staten Island on Friday afternoon when Bryant heads to Wagner in their penultimate regular season game in 2018 with home-field advantage in the NEC playoffs on the line.
Santeramo named NEC's Defensive Player of the Week
April 23, 2018
SOMERSET, N.J. – For the second consecutive week and fourth time overall, senior Samantha Santeramo (Wantagh, N.Y.) was named Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
Powerful start leads Bulldogs to Senior Day victory, NEC postseason berth
April 22, 2018
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – 12 straight goals to start the game and a defensive clinic by a senior-led squad helped the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team give their senior class a day they’ll remember on Senior Day and also clinched the program’s sixth consecutive berth into the Northeast Conference Postseason with a win over Saint Francis U on Sunday afternoon.
Bryant hosts Saint Francis U for Senior Day Sunday
April 21, 2018
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- With five consecutive wins under their belt, the Bryant University women's lacrosse team holds its annual Senior Day celebration on Sunday afternoon, playing host to Saint Francis U in the Bulldogs’ final regular season home game on the 2018 schedule.
Hot start pushes Bryant to fifth-consecutive win
April 20, 2018
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Led by a pair of four-goal outings from junior Jess DeMeo (Mount Sinai, N.Y.) and sophomore Caitlin Breglia (Long Beach, N.Y.) and a standout game from senior Samantha Santeramo (Wantagh, N.Y.), the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team improved to 4-0 in Northeast Conference play with a 15-9 victory over Robert Morris on Friday night at the Bryant Track and Turf Complex.
Top three NEC battle set for Friday night in Smithfield
April 19, 2018
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bulldogs put their four-game winning streak on the line under the Friday night lights in Smithfield, when they welcome Robert Morris to the Bryant Track and Turf for a Northeast Conference battle. Both teams are coming off victories, with Bryant knocking off LIU Brooklyn Sunday and Robert Morris taking care of Saint Francis U.