2015 Bryant University Men's Lacrosse News Archives

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Bryant Lacrosse to host four camps and tournaments in summer 2015

June 04, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s lacrosse program will be offering four camps and tournaments for all ages and skill levels, hosted on the Smithfield, R.I., campus throughout June and July.

Bryant Builds: Bulldog Athletics Initiatives
Bryant Builds: Bulldog Athletics Initiatives

June 03, 2015

To create the world-class learning environment that aligns with our goals for Bryant’s bold future, we are enhancing our academic and athletic facilities to become the best in class. The Bryant Builds athletic initiatives include construction of the Bulldog Strength and Performance Center, an indoor practice facility, and a track and turf field, and enhancements to the Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Wellness and Athletic Center.

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Massa caps off stellar career with ECAC All-Star recognition

June 03, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University senior faceoff specialist Kevin Massa (Huntington, N.Y.) continues to rack up postseason honors, earning an ECAC All-Star Second Team selection for his 2015 performance.

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Bulldog trio named 2015 NEILA All-New England selections

May 28, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After a season that saw the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team earn its third-straight trip to the NCAA tournament, a trio of Bulldogs continue to receive year-end accolades, being named 2015 NEILA All-New England selections.

Massa, Dent selected to participate in 2015 USILA North/South Game
Massa, Dent selected to participate in 2015 USILA North/South Game

May 22, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After leading the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team to its fourth-straight Northeast Conference title and third-consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament, senior captains Kevin Massa (Huntington, N.Y.) and Connor Dent (Havertown, Pa.) have been selected to participate in the 2015 USILA/LaxWorld North/South Game.

Massa, Waldt tabbed as USILA Third Team All-Americans
Massa, Waldt tabbed as USILA Third Team All-Americans

May 21, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After leading the Bulldogs to their fourth-straight Northeast Conference title and third-consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament, Bryant University men’s lacrosse senior faceoff specialist Kevin Massa (Huntington, N.Y.) and junior goalie Gunnar Waldt (Freeland, Md.) have been named USILA Third Team All-Americans.

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Bulldogs drop 10-6 decision to No. 20 Marist in NCAA First Four Wednesday night

May 06, 2015

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Costly turnovers plagued the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team throughout Wednesday’s NCAA First Four contest and No. 20 Marist took an early lead it would never relinquish as the Bulldogs fell to the Red Foxes, 10-6, at Tenney Stadium.

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Bulldogs take on No. 20 Marist in NCAA First Four Wednesday night (7:00 p.m.)

May 06, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University men's lacrosse team makes its third-consecutive NCAA tournament appearance after clinching the program's fourth-straight Northeast Conference Tournament title in 2015, trumping top-seeded Saint Joseph’s, 10-6, in the NEC Championship Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia.

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Waldt earns fourth ECAC accolade of 2015 season

May 05, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- After making 21 saves en route to being named the 2015 Northeast Conference Tournament MVP, Bryant University junior goalie Gunnar Waldt (Freeland, Md.) has earned his fourth ECAC Defensive Player of the Week honor of the spring.

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60 Minutes Sports to feature Pressler, Bulldog lacrosse and Bryant University Wednesday, May 6 (10 p.m.) on Showtime

May 04, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A sequel to last month’s 60 Minutes story profiling Bryant University head men’s lacrosse coach Mike Pressler is set to air on 60 Minutes Sports Wednesday, May 6 at 10:00 p.m. on CBS’s Showtime network.

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NEC Champion Bulldogs draw Marist in NCAA First Four Wednesday, May 6

May 03, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The four-time Northeast Conference Champion Bryant University men's lacrosse team is headed back to the NCAA tournament for the third-straight season in 2015 and will, for the second time in as many years, start their journey in the NCAA First Four against MAAC Champion Marist on Wednesday, May 6.

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Bulldogs win fourth-straight NEC title, third-consecutive NCAA bid with 10-6 win over top-seeded Saint Joseph's

May 02, 2015

PHILADELPHIA – The Bryant University men’s lacrosse team never trailed in Saturday afternoon’s 2015 Northeast Conference Tournament Championship, getting an early hat trick from Shane Morrell (Glen Mills, Pa.) and 11 saves from tournament MVP Gunnar Waldt (Freeland, Md.) to earn its fourth-straight conference crown and third-consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament with a 10-6 win over top-seeded Saint Joseph’s.

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#3 Bulldogs, #1 Hawks battle for NEC Championship, NCAA bid Saturday at 1 p.m.

May 01, 2015

PHILADELPHIA – After earning the right to defend its title Thursday night, the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team will go for its fourth-straight Northeast Conference Tournament crown and third-consecutive berth into the NCAA tournament Saturday, taking on host Saint Joseph’s at Sweeney Field at 1:00 p.m.

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#3 Bulldogs begin hunt for fourth NEC Tournament title against #2 Hobart Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

April 30, 2015

PHILADELPHIA – With a fourth-consecutive Northeast Conference title and third trip to the NCAA tournament on the line, the third-seeded Bryant University men’s lacrosse team will battle second-seeded Hobart in the NEC Tournament Semifinals Thursday night at Sweeney Field (7:30 p.m.).

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#3 Bulldogs advance to fourth-straight NEC Championship Game with 11-8 comeback win over #2 Hobart

April 30, 2015

PHILADELPHIA – The third-seeded Bryant University men’s lacrosse team scored five unanswered goals, including a pair from sophomore defenseman Cody O’Donnell (Smithfield, R.I.), to complete a come-from-behind 11-8 victory over second-seeded Hobart in Thursday’s Northeast Conference Semifinal, advancing to its fourth-straight NEC Championship Game.

Massa wins record third-straight NEC Player of the Year award, headlines 11 All-NEC honorees
Massa wins record third-straight NEC Player of the Year award, headlines 11 All-NEC honorees

April 29, 2015

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – For the third-straight season, Bryant University senior faceoff specialist Kevin Massa (Huntington, N.Y.) has been named the Northeast Conference Player of the Year, headlining two major award winners and a record 11 all-conference selections for the Bulldogs, as announced by league officials on the eve of the 2015 NEC Tournament.