2017-18 Bryant University Softball News

Summer Intern Series: Colby Norris
Summer Intern Series: Colby Norris

June 20, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- All summer long, Bryant Athletics is highlighting the internships that student-athletes are involved with. Each Wednesday, Bryant Athletics will feature a question and answer session with a student-athlete about their internship and how it is preparing them for a life after sports. 

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Kuhar named NEC Scholar-Athlete; 104 earn Honor Roll nods

June 15, 2018

SOMERSET, N.J. – Bryant University student-athletes finished the 2017-18 academic year strong, with 104 Bulldogs earning Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll accolades, highlighted by men’s tennis’ Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.) who was named the sport’s Spring Scholar-Athlete. 26 student-athletes were named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

Nick French named Bryant head coach
Nick French named Bryant head coach

June 15, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Director of Athletics Bill Smith has announced that Nick French will serve as the head coach of the Bryant University softball program for the 2018-19 season.

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Ceccarelli named Second Team All-NEC

May 09, 2018

SOMERSET, N.J. – Bryant University softball freshman Gianna Ceccarelli (Claremont, Calif.) was honored for her great freshman season on Wednesday afternoon, being named Second Team All-Conference by the Northeast Conference.

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Bryant splits with CCSU, walks off with run-rule victory in 2018 finale

May 05, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior Gianna Pizzano (Saugus, Mass.) homered and drove in three runs on the day, while scoring the winning run in Game 2, as the Bryant University softball team closed out the 2018 season Saturday with a 9-1 run-rule victory over Central Connecticut. 

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Bulldogs host CCSU with NEC playoff spot on the line

May 04, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team wraps up its regular season with a Saturday doubleheader at Conaty Park against Central Connecticut.

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Bulldogs defeat Holy Cross, 7-3, on Thursday

May 03, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Led by two hits from senior Rachel Monroe (Southwick, Mass.) and freshman Morgan Powell (Murrieta, Calif.), the Bryant University softball team defeated Holy Cross, 7-3, on Thursday afternoon.

Head softball coach Shayne Lotito to step down at end of 2018 season
Head softball coach Shayne Lotito to step down at end of 2018 season

May 02, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University has announced that head softball coach Shayne Lotito will step down as head coach of the softball program following the conclusion of the season. The announcement was made today by Director of Athletics Bill Smith and coach Lotito. 

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Bryant drops 10-2 decision to Boston College Wednesday

May 02, 2018

BRIGHTON, Mass. – Junior Jessica Gradillas (Nogales, Ariz.) drove in a pair of runs, but the Bryant University softball team was otherwise stymied by Boston College, 10-2, Wednesday at the Harrington Athletics Village. 

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Bryant travels to Boston College, Holy Cross, for final midweeks of 2018

May 01, 2018

BRIGHTON, Mass. – The Bryant University softball team travels to Massachusetts for its final two non-conference contests of the regular season, as the Bulldogs face Boston College and Holy Cross Wednesday and Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s NEC finale.

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Goulart tallies four hits, but Bryant falls twice to Mount St. Mary's Saturday

April 28, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Junior Kaleigh Goulart (Marion, Mass) collected four hits on the afternoon, but the Bryant University softball team was defeated in both ends of a doubleheader by Mount St. Mary’s Saturday on Senior Day at Conaty Park.

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Bryant hosts Mount St. Mary's Saturday for Senior Day

April 27, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team plays its penultimate home date of 2018 Saturday with a doubleheader against NEC foe Mount St. Mary's Saturday at Conaty Park.

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Pitching shines but Bulldogs fall to Rams, 2-1

April 26, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Three Bryant University softball pitchers combined to limit the University of Rhode Island to just five hits but the Rams were able to scrape out a 2-1 victory on Thursday afternoon in Kingston.

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Softball faces URI on Thursday afternoon

April 25, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team will face in-state rival Rhode Island on Thursday afternoon in Kingston.

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Bulldogs fall to UConn, 4-1, on Tuesday

April 24, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Freshman Adriana Sanchez (Clyde, Ohio) tossed two scoreless innings of relief but the University of Connecticut defeated the Bryant University softball team, 4-1, on Tuesday afternoon.

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Bulldogs open week with Tuesday tilt at UConn

April 23, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University softball team travels to Storrs, Connecticut, on Tuesday for a midweek game against UConn. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.