2016-17 Bryant University Volleyball News

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Bulldogs post top-25 GPA in nation, earn AVCA Team Academic Award and Honor Roll accolades

July 26, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University volleyball team has been named an AVCA Team Academic Award recipient for the fourth-straight season, also earning AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll accolades with a top-25 GPA.

Eryn Riley joins Bryant volleyball coaching staff
Eryn Riley joins Bryant volleyball coaching staff

July 10, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head volleyball coach Theresa Garlacy is pleased to announce the addition of Eryn Riley to the coaching staff for the 2017 season.

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Bulldog volleyball names Lunsford, Flynn captains for 2017 season

July 07, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University volleyball coach Theresa Garlacy has announced that senior Ally Lunsford (Minneola, Fla.) and junior Julia Flynn (Pembroke, Mass.) will serve as captains for the 2017 season.

Ward named to 2017 Ultra Ankle JVA All-National Team
Ward named to 2017 Ultra Ankle JVA All-National Team

June 26, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University incoming freshman libero Erika Ward (Rochester, Mich.) has been named to the 2017 Ultra Ankle JVA All-National Team.

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Three Bulldog teams earn NEC Highest GPA awards

June 22, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – For the first time in Division I program history, three Bryant University athletic teams have earned Northeast Conference Team GPA Awards, the league office announced on Thursday.

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Bulldog volleyball unveils 2017 schedule

June 08, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Athletics and head coach Theresa Garlacy have announced the 2017 Bulldog volleyball schedule, featuring 13 home matches and four first-time opponents amid a challenging 32-match slate.

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Bryant volleyball announces skills camp August 8

June 06, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Head coach Theresa Garlacy is pleased to announce the 2017 Bulldog Volleyball Skills Camp, set to be held August 8 at Bryant University.

Volleyball hosts Special Olympics R.I. in annual tournament
Volleyball hosts Special Olympics R.I. in annual tournament

May 08, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University volleyball continued its long-standing tradition of working with Special Olympics R.I., hosting a 17-team tournament this previous Saturday.

Garlacy inks three in Class of 2021
Garlacy inks three in Class of 2021

January 31, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head volleyball coach Theresa Garlacy is pleased to announce the incoming Class of 2021.

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DePouw featured in Green Bay Press-Gazette

January 24, 2017

GREEN BAY – Sara DePouw is used to acing tests. The Oconto native made the adjustment to living across the country in Rhode Island for college. The 6-foot outside hitter met the challenge of playing NCAA Division I volleyball by making an instant impact when she arrived on campus at Bryant University.

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Looking Back: Bulldogs post record-setting season in 2016

January 12, 2017

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – For the second-straight year, the Bryant University volleyball team posted its best season at the Division I level as the program continues to excel within the Northeast Conference and across the region.

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Katzen named ECAC All-Star for 2016 performance

December 07, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University senior setter Vika Katzen (Kfar Saba, Israel) has been named an ECAC All-Star for her 2016 on-court performance.

#3 Bulldogs fall to #2 LIU Brooklyn in NEC Tournament Semifinals Saturday
#3 Bulldogs fall to #2 LIU Brooklyn in NEC Tournament Semifinals Saturday

November 19, 2016

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Despite a career-high 10 kills from sophomore Grace Richmeyer (DeSoto, Mo.), 10 more from all-conference second team selection Julia Flynn (Pembroke, Mass.) and a double-double from fellow second teamer Kirstyn Sperry (Phoenix, Ariz.), the third-seeded Bryant University volleyball team dropped a four-set heartbreaker to No. 2 LIU Brooklyn in the 2016 NEC Tournament Semifinals Saturday night.

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Tournament Time: #3 Bulldogs take on #2 LIU Brooklyn Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

November 18, 2016

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Bryant University volleyball team returns to the postseason for the second time in as many years for the 2016 Northeast Conference Tournament Nov. 19-20. Bryant secured the No. 3 seed for the second-straight season after earning its highest regular-season finish in the program’s DI history. The Bulldogs will faceoff against No. 2 LIU Brooklyn in the second semifinal Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Katzen repeats as NEC Setter of the Year; Flynn, Sperry join as all-conference selections
Katzen repeats as NEC Setter of the Year; Flynn, Sperry join as all-conference selections

November 18, 2016

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Coming off a regular season that saw the Bulldogs post their best finish at the Division I level, the Bryant University volleyball team claimed three all-conference selections Friday night, highlighted by a repeat performance by senior Vika Katzen (Kfar Saba, Israel) as NEC Setter of the Year.