Gould sworn into Bryant ROTC Program

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University volleyball rising-sophomore Carissa Gould (Woonsocket, R.I.) was officially sworn into the Bryant ROTC Program on May 2, 2014 after completing her first year with the organization in 2013-14.

Gould is the first member of the Bulldog volleyball team to join the prestigious ROTC program and is a two-time Dean's List qualifier entering her sophomore year. An athlete who can step into roles as a setter, libero or defensive specialist for the Black and Gold, Gould appeared in 32 matches as a rookie, posting 127 assists and 124 digs, both ranking in the team's top five.

Gould's top effort came in a 3-2 victory over Northeast Conference foe Saint Francis U. on Oct. 12, when she dished out a career-best 37 assists, adding 10 digs and a career-high four aces for her first collegiate double-double.

An applied psychology major, Gould was awarded the Patriot Athlete Award, the Silver Medal Athlete Award, the ROTC Honors Award and the Dean's List Award by the ROTC in 2013-14.

The ROTC program is designed to train and qualify men and women for commission as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army while they pursue an academic program of their choice. Bryant is one of more than 300 colleges throughout the United States dedicated to providing qualified military leaders for the U.S. Army.