2016-17 Bryant University Women's Tennis News

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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.

Kuhar and Luiggi named NEC Spring Scholar-Athletes
Kuhar and Luiggi named NEC Spring Scholar-Athletes

June 15, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant redshirt sophomore Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.) and junior Nina Luiggi (Nottingham, England) of the Bryant University men’s and women’s tennis team were named Northeast Conference 2017 Spring Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the league on Thursday.

Women's tennis earns third-straight NEC Team Sportsmanship recognition
Women's tennis earns third-straight NEC Team Sportsmanship recognition

June 13, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Maintaining its tradition of good sportsmanship, the Bryant University women’s tennis team received its third-straight Northeast Conference Team Sportsmanship award, following the 2017 spring season.

Bulldogs earn five All-NEC selections; Arroyo named to NEC First Team
Bulldogs earn five All-NEC selections; Arroyo named to NEC First Team

May 03, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s tennis team claimed five all-conference selections, including junior Stefanie Arroyo’s (Gurabo, Puerto Rico) First Team All-NEC selection at No. 5 singles.

Bulldogs fall, 4-3, to Knights in NEC Semifinals
Bulldogs fall, 4-3, to Knights in NEC Semifinals

April 22, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Facing nearly a repeat of last year’s Northeast Conference Championship match, the Bryant University women’s tennis team was edged out by Fairleigh Dickinson, 4-3, in this year’s league semifinals.

Bulldogs beat Mount, 4-1, in NEC Quarterfinals
Bulldogs beat Mount, 4-1, in NEC Quarterfinals

April 21, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s tennis team solidified its place in the Northeast Conference Semifinals after defeating Mount St. Mary’s, 4-1, in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Bulldogs make fifth-straight NEC Tournament appearance, face No. 7 Mount in Friday's  quarterfinals
Bulldogs make fifth-straight NEC Tournament appearance, face No. 7 Mount in Friday's quarterfinals

April 20, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Making its fifth-straight Northeast Conference Tournament appearance, the Bryant University women's tennis team has garnered the No. 2 seed, taking on No. 7 Mount St. Mary's in Friday's quarterfinals.

Bulldogs earn No. 2 seed in 2017 NEC Tournament
Bulldogs earn No. 2 seed in 2017 NEC Tournament

April 17, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s tennis team will make its fifth-straight Northeast Conference Tournament appearance after garnering the No. 2 seed under reigning NEC Coach of the Year Barbara Cilli.

Bulldogs cap off regular season with 6-1 win over Seahawks
Bulldogs cap off regular season with 6-1 win over Seahawks

April 14, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In their regular-season finale, the Bryant University women’s tennis team took down Wagner, 6-1, on the road.

Campfield named NEC Player of the Week
Campfield named NEC Player of the Week

April 11, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Helping the Bryant University women’s tennis defeat NEC competitors Fairleigh Dickinson and Sacred Heart, junior Ashanti Campfield (Stratford, Conn.) was named NEC Player of the Week after going 3-1 over the weekend.

Bulldogs sweep in NEC weekend play
Bulldogs sweep in NEC weekend play

April 09, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s tennis team had a perfect weekend, going 2-0 in Northeast Conference play after defeating Fairleigh Dickinson, 4-3, on Saturday and Sacred Heart, 5-2, on Sunday

Blackbirds capture 6-1 decision over Bulldogs in five-hour match; Arroyo scores point at No. 5 singles
Blackbirds capture 6-1 decision over Bulldogs in five-hour match; Arroyo scores point at No. 5 singles

March 31, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s tennis team suffered back-to-back losses over the weekend, including a well-fought battle against Northeast Conference foe LIU Brooklyn, in which the Bulldogs fell to the Blackbirds, 6-1, in the five-hour match on Saturday.

Bulldogs fall to Red Storm on Sunday night
Bulldogs fall to Red Storm on Sunday night

March 26, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After opening NEC play with a dominant win over Mount St. Mary’s on Friday, the Bryant University women’s tennis team suffered a 7-0 nonconference loss to St. John’s on Sunday night.

Bulldogs open NEC play with strong, 6-1, win over Mount
Bulldogs open NEC play with strong, 6-1, win over Mount

March 24, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s tennis team has put together back-to-back wins after opening Northeast Conference play with a 6-1 win over Mount St. Mary’s on Friday afternoon.

Bulldogs make a difference with ACEing Autism
Bulldogs make a difference with ACEing Autism

March 21, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s tennis team, partnered with Brown University, volunteers weekly at ACEing Autism in East Providence, an organization focused on teaching children with autism the magic of tennis.