2015-16 Bryant University Women's Soccer News

Biggs announces 2016 women's soccer schedule
Biggs announces 2016 women's soccer schedule

May 24, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Head coach Andy Biggs and the Bryant University women’s soccer staff are pleased to announce the 2016 fall slate, which kicks off at Stony Brook on Friday, August 19.

Women's soccer Overnight Elite Camp set for July 11-13
Women's soccer Overnight Elite Camp set for July 11-13

April 20, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Head coach Andy Biggs and the Bryant University women’s soccer staff announced the program’s Overnight Elite Camp dates set for July 11-13 on Bryant’s campus.

Six Bryant teams receive APR recognition
Six Bryant teams receive APR recognition

April 14, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Six Bryant University athletic teams have been recognized for their academic achievement and are among over 1,000 NCAA Division I sports teams that are being recognized for outstanding performance in the classroom. The APR is an annual scorecard of academic achievement calculated for all Division I sports teams nationally.

Women's soccer announces its award winners at annual banquet
Women's soccer announces its award winners at annual banquet

March 09, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Head coach Andy Biggs and Bryant University women’s soccer announces its major award winners, including Most Valuable Player Hannah Crofut (East Amherst, N.Y.), Rookie of the Year Alex Ralph (Peterborough, Ont.), Most Valuable Offensive Player Scout Benson (Lynnfield, Mass.), Most Valuable Defensive Player Kaylan Conrad (Avon, Conn.), Core Values Person of the Year Rachel Brightman (Rochester, N.Y.) and Most Improved Player Alyssa Riccione (Mohnton, Pa.) at the annual banquet on Sunday.

Head coach Andy Biggs and women's soccer welcome Class of 2020
Head coach Andy Biggs and women's soccer welcome Class of 2020

February 22, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women's soccer program and head coach Andrew Biggs are pleased to announce the Class of 2020.

Photo by: Dave Silverman
92 Bulldogs earn NEC Academic Honor Roll distinction this fall

February 08, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A total of 92 Bryant University student-athletes were named to the 2015 Northeast Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll, including 14 who earned Commissioner's Honor Roll distinctions.

Benson rejoins Puerto Rican National Team for final Olympic Qualifiers in February
Benson rejoins Puerto Rican National Team for final Olympic Qualifiers in February

December 07, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior Scout Benson (Lynnfield, Mass.) of the Bryant University women’s soccer team returns to Smithfield after playing with the Puerto Rican National team in the second round of Olympic Qualifiers.

Benson picked to play in NEWISA Senior Bowl Game
Benson picked to play in NEWISA Senior Bowl Game

December 03, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Following a strong senior season, forward Scout Benson (Lynnfield, Mass.) of the Bryant University women’s soccer team has been selected to play in the NEWISA Senior Bowl game.

Conrad and DeBenedictis named to NEC All-Tournament Team
Conrad and DeBenedictis named to NEC All-Tournament Team

November 09, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Following the 2015 Northeast Conference Tournament, senior Allison DeBenedictis (Norwell, Mass.) and junior Kaylan Conrad (Avon, Conn.) of the Bryant University women’s soccer team were named to the NEC All-Tournament Team.

Bulldogs lose to Colonials, 2-1, after late PK decides the game in NEC Semis
Bulldogs lose to Colonials, 2-1, after late PK decides the game in NEC Semis

November 06, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In their first-ever Northeast Conference Tournament appearance, No. 3 Bryant University women’s soccer team took on No. 2 Robert Morris from University Stadium at Fairleigh Dickinson University on Friday, Nov. 6, losing, 2-1, off a Colonial penalty kick late in the game.

Crofut nabs First Team All-NEC, Ralph and Spangler earn All-NEC Rookie honors
Crofut nabs First Team All-NEC, Ralph and Spangler earn All-NEC Rookie honors

November 05, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After qualifying for their first-ever Northeast Conference Tournament appearance, sophomore Hannah Crofut (East Amherst, N.Y.) of the Bryant University women’s soccer team is named to the First-Team All-NEC, alongside freshmen, Alex Ralph (Peterborough, Ont.) and Alex Spangler (Acton, Mass.), who each earned a spot on the NEC All-Rookie Team.

#3 Bulldogs face #2 Colonials in first-ever NEC postseason match Friday at 2 p.m.
#3 Bulldogs face #2 Colonials in first-ever NEC postseason match Friday at 2 p.m.

November 05, 2015

SMTIHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s soccer team will open Northeast Conference Tournament action vs. No. 2 Robert Morris Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in Teaneck, N.J.

Bulldogs' draw against Blackbirds seals third place in the league, first-ever trip to NEC Tournament
Bulldogs' draw against Blackbirds seals third place in the league, first-ever trip to NEC Tournament

November 01, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A 0-0 draw against LIU Brooklyn Sunday morning is enough to secure the Bryant University women’s soccer team a place in the Northeast Conference Tournament for the first time in Division I program history.

Bulldogs win in spectacular fashion, Ralph scores game-winner in overtime
Bulldogs win in spectacular fashion, Ralph scores game-winner in overtime

October 30, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Freshman Alex Ralph (Peterborough, Ont.) found the game-winning goal in overtime to put the Bryant University women’s soccer team, 1-0, over Central Connecticut on Friday afternoon.

Bulldogs host Blue Devils Friday afternoon and Blackbirds Sunday morning for senior day
Bulldogs host Blue Devils Friday afternoon and Blackbirds Sunday morning for senior day

October 29, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University women’s soccer closes regular season play this weekend, hosting conference competitors Central Connecticut on Friday at 3 p.m. and LIU Brooklyn on Sunday at 11 a.m. for senior day.

#LetsGetWEARE: Halloween weekend full of playoff implications for Bryant Athletics
#LetsGetWEARE: Halloween weekend full of playoff implications for Bryant Athletics

October 28, 2015

Bryant Athletics will host nine home events on Halloween weekend, with eight carrying big playoff implications.