2004-05 Archives
Bryant Baseball Coach Jon Sjogren Resigns to Take Similar Position at Rollins College
July 14, 2005
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University has announced the resignation of 15-year head baseball coach Jon Sjogren who will take a similar position at Rollin College in Winter Park, Florida. The announcement was made today by Rollins interim Athletic Director Pennie Parker. Sjogren, a Millis, Mass. native and 1988 graduate of Bryant, posted a 360-305-1 career record at Bryant, guiding the Bulldogs to three NCAA tournament appearances.
Sloan Makes Professional Debut With Brockton Rox
July 08, 2005
BROCKTON, MASS ? Former Bryant University baseball standout Stephen Sloan ?05 signed with the Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League on July 5 after enjoying a successful career with the Bulldogs. Sloan, an ABCA First Team All-America in 2004 after leading the Bulldogs to their first-ever College World Series appearance, signed as a free agent and made his first professional debut this past week in Quebec.
Bryant Baseball To Host Developmental Clinic and Showcase
June 24, 2005
The Bryant baseball program will host a Developmental Clinic and Showcase August 5 or August 6 at the Bryant Baseball Complex.
Five Bulldogs Earns All-Conference Baseball Honors
May 15, 2005
SOUTH EASTON, Mass. - Adam Rourke and Daryle Crowley (left) lead a list of five Bryant University baseball players earning all-conference honors by the Northeast-10. Both Rourke and Crowley were named second team all-conference by the head coaches. Paul Novakowski, Mike Rocco, and Mickey Ryan were also honored on the all-conference squad for 2005.
Baseball Falls to UMass Lowell, 2-1 in NE-10 First Round Wednesday
May 11, 2005
LOWELL, Mass. - The Bryant University baseball team fell to UMass Lowell, 2-1 in the first round of the 2005 Northeast-10 Conference tournament here at LaLachuer Park Wednesday night. The Bulldogs (22-21) got a pair of hits from senior Mickey Ryan but it was not enough as UMass Lowell advances to the conference tournament this weekend.
Baseball Heads to UMass Lowell for NE-10 Tournament Opener Wednesday at 7 pm
May 10, 2005
SMITHFIELD, RI - Following Tuesday's action in the Northeast-10 Conference, Bryant has assured itself of a No. 5 seeding in the upcoming conference tournament and will travel to UMass Lowell on Wednesday evening for a 7 p.m. start. The winner will advance to the remainder of the conference tournament on Friday afternoon in Lowell, Mass. Saint Anselm, the No. 6 seed, will travel to Stonehill Wednesday. Wednesday's games will be single elimination while the weekend portion of the tournament will be double elimination.
Baseball Drops 4-0 Decision to UMass Lowell Monday
May 09, 2005
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant baseball team dropped a 4-0 decision to UMass Lowell Monday afternoon in the final regular season game of the season. The Bulldogs will open the 2005 Northeast-10 Conference tournament this Wednesday at a site still to be determined with one day left in the regular season.
Saturday's Baseball Game Moved to Monday; Bulldogs to Play Pair Friday at Lowell
May 06, 2005
SMITHFIELD, RI - Due to heavy rains expected to hit the region this weekend, Saturday's home baseball game between the Bulldogs and UMass Lowell has been moved to Monday with a 3:30 p.m. start time at the Bryant Baseball Complex. Monday's game will be "Senior Day." Sunday's scheduled game at Lowell has been moved to Friday night as the Bulldogs and River Hawks will play a doubleheader starting at 4 p.m.
Baseball Splits With UMass Lowell Friday Night
May 06, 2005
LOWELL, Mass. - Adam Rourke went 3-for-4 with a pair of runs scored to lead the Bryant baseball team to a 5-4 win over UMass Lowell in the first game of a Northeast-10 Conference doubleheader Friday night. The Bulldogs would drop the second game, 2-1.
Stonehill Defeats Bryant in Baseball 5-2 Wednesday
May 04, 2005
SMITHFIELD,RI - The Bryant baseball team dropped a tough 5-2 decision to Stonehill Wednesday afternoon at the Bryant baseball complex. The Bulldogs will travel to UMass Lowell on Friday for a 4 p.m. and host the River Hawks Saturday at 1 p.m. for Senior Day.
Baseball Defeats Assumption 10-3 Tuesday Afternoon
May 03, 2005
SMITHFIELD, RI - Adam Rourke went 3-for-5 and extended his hit streak to eight games as the Bryant baseball team defeated Assumption 10-3 on Tuesday afternoon. The Bulldogs got a strong performance from Luke Cowan out of the bullpen to improve to 21-17 on the season heading into Wednesday's showdown with Stonehill at 3:30 p.m. at the Bryant baseball complex.
Baseball Earns Split With Franklin Pierce; Crowley's Home Run Gives Team 5-3 Win
May 02, 2005
SMITHFIELD, RI - Daryle Crowley's two-run home run in the seventh helped give the Bryant baseball team a 5-3 win in the second game of a doubleheader Monday afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex. The Ravens won the opener 10-3 but the Bulldogs got a strong outing from Matt Gaynor and a game-tying home run by Paul Novakowski to win the second. The Bulldogs host Assumption on Tuesday for a makeup game starting at 2 p.m.
Baseball vs. Adelphi Cancelled Sunday
April 30, 2005
SMITHFIELD, RI - Sunday's non-conference doubleheader with Adelphi University has been cancelled and will not be made up. Saturday's Adelphi - University of Bridgeport game was postponed and will need to be made up as conference games take precendent over non-league games. Bryant will return to action Monday afternoon, hosting Franklin Pierce for a doubleheader at the Bryant Baseball Complex starting at 1:30 p.m.
Baseball Defeats Stonehill 9-1 Friday; Hosts Adelphi Sunday
April 29, 2005
SMITHFIELD, RI - The bats came alive on Friday as the Bryant baseball team defeated Stonehill 9-1 Friday afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex. The Bulldogs had 14 hits on the afternoon, giving starter Stephen Sloan enough runs to earn his fifth win on the season. Stonehill came in ranked No. 4 in the region. The Bulldogs host Adelphi, the No. 5 team in the region Sunday.
Novakowski's Blast Helps Lead Baseball Past Merrimack, 9-2
April 28, 2005
SMITHFIELD, RI - Paul Novakowski's first home run of the season - a 410 foot solo shot in the third inning - helped propel the Bryant baseball team to a 9-2 win over visiting Merrimack on Thursday afternoon at the Bryant Baseball Complex. The Bulldogs will host Stonehill College for a single game on Friday at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday's Game Rained Out; Bulldogs Host Stonehill Thursday
April 27, 2005
SMITHFIELD, RI - Wednesday's scheduled game with Assumption has been rained out and will be made up at a later date. The Bulldogs will host Stonehill on Thursday at the Bryant Baseball Complex with the game starting at 3:30PM.