2015-16 Bryant University Softball News Archives
Softball announces five clinics over the summer
June 16, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Head coach Shayne Lotito and the Bryant University softball staff have announced five clinics over the next few months, including three specialization clinics, a youth clinic and a summer clinic.
Lotito announces softball's incoming class
May 25, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Head coach Shayne Lotito and the Bryant University softball staff are pleased to announce the Class of 2020.
Bottino earns NFCA Northeast Region Third Team as a utility player
May 20, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Following a solid senior season, Hayley Bottino (Canyon Country, Calif.) of the Bryant University softball team was named to the 2016 NFCA Division I Northeast Region Third Team as a utility player, having played first base, third base and pitcher for the Bulldogs this year.
Colonials eliminate Bulldogs from tourney after two-run sixth puts them on top 3-1, Friday afternoon at LIU Field
May 13, 2016
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – After tying the game in the top of the fifth, the Bryant University softball team fell, 3-1, to No. 3 Robert Morris, after the Colonials put together two runs off three hits in the bottom of the sixth to eliminate the Bulldogs from the NEC Tournament on Friday afternoon in Brooklyn.
Despite tying the game twice, Bulldogs fall, 4-3, to top-seeded Blackbirds, Thursday afternoon in Brooklyn
May 12, 2016
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – In a close battle with No. 1 seeded LIU Brooklyn, the Bulldogs fought to tie the game twice, before the Blackbirds run in the bottom of the fifth sealed home team’s, 4-3, victory in game one of the Northeast Conference Championships on Thursday afternoon in Brooklyn.
Madsen and Bottino earn Second Team All-NEC honors
May 11, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Seniors Elle Madsen (Wheat Ridge, Colo.) and Hayley Bottino (Canyon Country, Calif.) were named to the Northeast Conference Second Team, following Madsen’s conference performance in the circle and Bottino’s versatility in the field, as announced by the league on Wednesday.
No. 4 Bulldogs open NEC Tournament against No. 1 Blackbirds, Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in Brooklyn
May 11, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - After failing to reach the postseason in 2015, the Bryant University softball team returns to the Northeast Conference Tournament as the No. 4 seed, as it begins play against the host and top-seeded LIU Brooklyn on Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
Today's softball clinic moved inside in the MAC
May 08, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Due to the weather, today’s softball clinic has been moved to the MAC inside the Chace Athletic Center.
Bulldogs fall, 8-1, in 2016 regular season finale at Massachusetts
May 05, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team dropped its last regular season game on Thursday afternoon, falling to Massachusetts, 8-1, in Amherst.
Five-run fifth inning helps Bulldogs conquer Crusaders, 6-5, Wednesday in Worcester
May 04, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Trailing 2-0 heading in the top of the fifth, the Bryant University softball team scored five runs in the inning, before freshman Kaleigh Goulart’s (Marion, Mass.) RBI single up the middle drove in the Bulldogs’ game-winning score by senior Liana Ogata (Tustin, Calif.), as Bryant won 6-5, Wednesday afternoon in Worcester.
Bulldogs close out regular season slate at Holy Cross and Massachusetts, Wednesday and Thursday at 4 p.m.
May 03, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – With a spot in the Northeast Conference tournament and no league games to makeup, the Bryant University softball team winds down regular season play on the road against nonleague competitors, Holy Cross at 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Massachusetts at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Bulldogs cement a spot in NEC tournament after sweeping CCSU and FDU over the weekend
May 02, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Dominating in the final weekend of regular season play, the Bryant University softball team secured a place in the Northeast Conference tournament after putting together a 9-7 league record.
Softball spring clinic is rescheduled for Sunday, May 8th due to weather
May 01, 2016
SMTIHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University head softball coach Shayne Lotito has announced that the program's spring clinic has been moved to Sunday, May 8th due to expected weather.
Bulldogs complete weekend NEC sweep, defeat Knights, 3-2, 5-3, Sunday afternoon in Smithfield
May 01, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team pushed their win streak to five after sweeping Fairleigh Dickinson, 3-2, and 5-3, Sunday afternoon in Smithfield.
Bottino and Madsen help Bulldogs in Senior Day sweep over Blue Devils, 3-2, 5-3, Saturday at Conaty Park
April 30, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In a must win series, the Bryant University softball team responded to the pressure, honoring the senior class with a sweep over Central Connecticut on senior day on Saturday in Smithfield. Senior Elle Madsen (Wheat Ridge, Colo.) threw nine strikeouts in the 3-2 game one victory, while classmate Hayley Bottino (Canyon Country, Colo.) hit the game-winning homer in the 5-3 game two win.
Bulldogs host Blue Devils on Saturday for senior day, wrap up NEC play at FDU on Sunday
April 29, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Coming off a nonconference win earlier in the week, the Bryant University softball team wraps up the Northeast Conference slate, playing host to Central Connecticut on Saturday for senior day at 1 and 3 p.m., before hitting the road to take on Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday at 1 and 3:15 p.m.