2015-16 Bryant University Men's Lacrosse News Archives
Bulldogs enjoy another successful season in 2016
June 08, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Though it has spent just eight years at the Division I level, the Bryant University men’s lacrosse program has certainly stated its claim as a national threat over the past few seasons thanks the guidance and engineering of what will be 11th year head coach Mike Pressler.
Waldt polishes off outstanding career with USILA All-America Honorable Mention nod
June 06, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University men’s lacrosse senior netminder Gunnar Waldt (Freeland, Md.) caps off a standout four-year career between the pipes with his third USILA All-America honor.
Gantz and Waldt chosen to partake in USILA North/South Game
May 24, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Following a 10-5 season, two wins over top-10 opponents and an appearance inside the top-20 for the first time since 2014, Bryant University men’s lacrosse seniors Collins Gantz (Denver, Colo.) and Gunnar Waldt (Freeland, Md.) have been selected as participants in the 2016 USILA/Nike North/South Game.
James, Morrell and Waldt garner NEILA honors
May 11, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After guiding their team to a 10-5 regular season and share of the Northeast Conference regular-season title, Bryant University men’s lacrosse senior captains Shane Morrell (Glen Mills, Pa.) and Gunnar Waldt (Freeland, Md.) and junior attackman Tucker James (Essex Fells, N.J.) have be named to the New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association All New England Second Team, as announced on Tuesday, May 10.
#2 Bulldogs denied of fifth-straight NEC title, fall to #3 Statesmen, 7-6, Thursday night
May 05, 2016
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – In a low scoring game full of turnovers and physical defense, the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team had a chance to net the equalizer with 30 seconds to play, but a pair of shots were saved as Hobart shocked the defending Northeast Conference Tournament champs in Thursday’s semifinal matchup, 7-6.
Nine Bulldogs earn spots on All-NEC teams
May 04, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Following a 10-4 regular season and a 5-1 record in Northeast Conference play, nine representatives of the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team have been named all-league honorees.
#2 Bulldogs begin quest for fifth-straight NEC tournament title, Thursday against #3 Statesmen
May 04, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Set to defend its NEC crown and poised to make another run at the NCAA Tournament, the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team will battle Hobart in Thursday’s second semifinal matchup at 7:30 p.m. at Sweeney Field.
Waldt chosen as one of 25 Tewaaraton Award Semifinalists
April 29, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – With the 2016 regular season in the books and a defense of its Northeast Conference title looming in next week’s tournament, the Bryant University men’s lacrosse team will have a Tewaaraton Semifinalist between the pipes in senior goalie Gunnar Waldt (Freeland, Md.).
RV/No. 20 Bulldogs hold off Pioneers in sloppy season finale for 10th win, 9-3, on the road
April 26, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s lacrosse team was forced into turning the ball over 23 times, but hammered down defensively and added timely goals across the game to take an 8-0 lead late into the fourth, holding on for a 9-3 victory over Sacred Heart in Tuesday’s Northeast Conference regular season finale.
RV/No. 20 Bulldogs wrap up regular season at Pioneers, Tuesday at 7 p.m.
April 25, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s lacrosse team will close out the regular season and look to remain in contention for hosting rights in the Northeast Conference Tournament when it travels to Sacred Heart for a 7:00 p.m. matchup on Tuesday.
Bulldogs crack top-20, Waldt takes home NEC weekly honors
April 25, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University men’s lacrosse senior netminder Gunnar Waldt (Freeland, Md.) has been named the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.
Bulldogs honor eight seniors with a 15-2 dismantling of Statesmen, Saturday afternoon
April 23, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s lacrosse team led, 4-2, after the first period, but was the aggressor on defense the rest of the game and found a grove offensively to start the third, as it did not allow a goal from that point on and cruised to a 15-2 win over Northeast Conference rival Hobart on Saturday’s Senior Day.
Bulldogs welcome Statesmen to Smithfield on Senior Day, Saturday at 1 p.m.
April 22, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s lacrosse team concludes play at the Bryant Track and Turf Complex on Saturday at 1 p.m. when it will honor its eight seniors and battle Hobart to continue jockeying for seeding in the Northeast Conference tournament.
James cages five in Bulldogs’ 12-7 victory over Mountaineers, Tuesday in Smithfield
April 19, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s lacrosse team was tied, 3-3, midway through the first half, but a 6-0 run allowed it to double-up Mount St. Mary’s and cruise to a 12-7 Northeast Conference win at home on Tuesday afternoon.
Bulldogs return home for make-up game against Mountaineers, Tuesday at 1 p.m.
April 18, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s lacrosse team will look to shake off the overtime loss to St. Joseph’s on Saturday when they host Northeast Conference rival Mount St. Mary’s on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
Bulldogs drop overtime heartbreaker to Hawks, 10-9, in Philly
April 16, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s lacrosse team grabbed a 9-8 lead with just over 1:30 to play in the fourth period, but St. Joseph’s found the equalizer with 10 seconds remaining, and netted the game-winner in OT to take Saturday’s back-and-forth Northeast Conference battle in Philadelphia.