2015-16 Bryant University Women's Lacrosse News

Cronin named to the 2016 IWLCA Zag Sports Division I Academic Honor Roll
Cronin named to the 2016 IWLCA Zag Sports Division I Academic Honor Roll

July 29, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University women’s lacrosse junior defender Carly Cronin (Feeding Hills, Mass.) has been named to the 2016 Zag Sports Division I Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association on Thursday.

Bulldogs earn IWLCA Zag Sports Academic Honor
Bulldogs earn IWLCA Zag Sports Academic Honor

July 27, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team has been named an Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Zag Sports Academic Honor Squad for the 2015-16 academic year, as announced Wednesday.

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Women's lacrosse announces Prospect Day Camp and Youth Camp for late July

June 20, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head women’s lacrosse coach Jill Batcheller and staff have announced their 2016 Prospect Day Clinic for Sunday, July 31 and their Summer Youth Camp from July 25-28.

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Looking back at 2016: Bulldogs maintain dominance in the Northeast

June 09, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The level of success that the Bryant University women’s lacrosse program has enjoyed over the last few years is very difficult to preserve at the Division I level.

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#1 Bulldogs dethroned by #2 Seahawks, 11-7, in Sunday’s NEC Championship game

May 08, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team struggled for goals all afternoon, however, found themselves down by just one at halftime, but Wagner College separated in the second half and did allow the defending Northeast Conference champs to claw back, as a new titleholder was crowned with Sunday’s 11-7 decision in Smithfield.

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#1 Bulldogs advance to Sunday’s NEC Championship with 13-12 win in overtime thriller over #4 Pioneers

May 06, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – It looked like smooth sailing in the first half of Friday’s Northeast Conference Semifinal when the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team took a 9-3 first-half lead, but the weather worsened and Sacred Heart stormed back to take a late second-half lead, only to be equalized with 19 ticks to send it into overtime where the hosts prevailed, 13-12.

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#1 Bulldogs battle #4 Pioneers in Friday’s first NEC Semifinal matchup at 4 p.m.

May 05, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After earning the right to host the Northeast Conference Tournament for a third-consecutive season, the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team will look to make it three-straight titles, as the defense of its crown begins on Friday against Sacred Heart at 4:00 p.m.

Bulldogs dominate yearly awards, seven chosen as All-NEC honorees
Bulldogs dominate yearly awards, seven chosen as All-NEC honorees

May 05, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – With a 12-4 regular season and a 6-1 record in Northeast Conference action in the books, the Bryant University women’s lacrosse team earned the right to host the conference tournament for a third-straight year and was honored with four major awards and seven All-NEC selections.

Britton and DeMeo take home final NEC weekly awards of the season
Britton and DeMeo take home final NEC weekly awards of the season

May 02, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. –Bryant University women’s lacrosse senior attack Nicole Britton (Monmouth Beach, N.J.) and freshman mid Jess DeMeo (Mount Sinai, N.Y.) have been named the Northeast Conference Co-Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, the league announced Monday.

Bulldogs dominate final 45 minutes and honor seniors with 16-5 win over Pioneers, Sunday afternoon
Bulldogs dominate final 45 minutes and honor seniors with 16-5 win over Pioneers, Sunday afternoon

May 01, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I.—The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team trailed, 4-2, midway through the first half, but turned on the accelerators from there, outscoring Sacred Heart, 14-1, to close out the game and clinch the Northeast Conference regular season title with a 16-5 Senior Day victory.

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Bulldogs host Pioneers on Senior Day and regular-season finale, Sunday at 1 p.m.

April 30, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team wraps up the regular season with aspirations of hosting next week’s Northeast Conference Tournament when it hosts Sacred Heart at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.

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Bulldogs pull away in second half behind three hat tricks to down Blackbirds, 13-7

April 29, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team was tied, 5-5, at halftime, but outscored LIU Brooklyn, 8-2, in the second half to run away with a 13-7 victory and improve to 9-0 on the road this season while moving into first place in the Northeast Conference.

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Bulldog's NEC-leading defense battles the Blackbird's league-best offense, Friday at 4 p.m.

April 27, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team plays its final road game of the regular season and looks to remain in contention for the right to host the Northeast Conference Tournament when it takes on LIU Brooklyn on Friday at 4:00 p.m.

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DeMeo garners fourth NEC weekly award

April 25, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University women’s lacrosse freshman midfielder Jess DeMeo (Mount Sinai, N.Y.) has been named Northeast Conference Rookie of the Week, the league announced Monday.

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Bulldogs handle Blue Devils, 13-4, Friday on the road

April 22, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team improved to 8-0 on the road this season with its 13-4 victory over Central Connecticut State University on Friday evening to remain tied for first place in the Northeast Conference.

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Bulldogs hit the road for a matchup with CCSU, Friday at 5 p.m.

April 21, 2016

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team looks to get back to its winning ways and remain in position for hosting rights in the Northeast Conference tournament when it travels to Central Connecticut State University for a Friday afternoon contest.