2018 Bryant University Volleyball News

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Sperry honored as RIAIAW Distinguished Student-Athlete

April 16, 2019

KINGSTON, R.I. – Bryant University volleyball senior Kirstyn Sperry (Phoenix, Ariz.) has been named a 2019 Distinguished Student-Athlete by the Rhode Island Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (RIAIAW), presented Monday evening at a reception at the Ryan Center on the campus of the University of Rhode Island.

Garlacy, Kuhar recognized by Words Unlimited
Garlacy, Kuhar recognized by Words Unlimited

March 06, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head volleyball coach Theresa Garlacy and men’s tennis senior Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.) have been recognized by Words Unlimited as the 2018 Female Sports Coach of the Year and the 2018 Male Athlete of the Year, respectively, and will be honored for their achievements on Sunday, March 10.

James named Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year
James named Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year

January 18, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University volleyball incoming freshman Riley James (Pocasset, Mass.) has been selected as the 2018 Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year, as announced this week by Gatorade.

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Garlacy adds six signees for 2019 season

January 02, 2019

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head volleyball coach Theresa Garlacy has announced the signing of six student-athletes for the 2019 season.

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Bryant raises the bar again in 2018

December 17, 2018

The Bryant University volleyball team continued its upward trajectory in 2018, as the program yet again reached new heights in its Division I era.

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Bulldogs fall to No. 2 Minnesota in NCAA First Round

November 30, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS – Senior Julia Flynn (Pembroke, Mass.) posted nine kills and 13 digs, while freshman Caroline Kennedy (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) set the DI program record for kills in a season as the Bryant University volleyball team fell in three sets to the No. 2 national seed University of Minnesota on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Bryant battles No. 2 Minnesota Friday in NCAA First Round

November 28, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS – The Bryant University volleyball team plays in its first NCAA Division I tournament match Friday when the Bulldogs travel to Minneapolis to face No. 2 national seed Minnesota.

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Bulldogs to face No. 2 Minnesota in NCAA First Round

November 25, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University volleyball team will travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to take on the No. 2 national seed the University of Minnesota on Friday night (Nov. 30) at 8 p.m. EST in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Volleyball Championship. It was announced Sunday night during the NCAA Volleyball Selection Show.

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Bryant to learn NCAA opponent on Sunday's selection show

November 24, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University volleyball team will learn its opponent and destination for the First Round of the 2018 NCAA Volleyball Championship when the NCAA Selection Show is held Sunday evening.

Riley James to play in Under Armour All-America Match
Riley James to play in Under Armour All-America Match

November 21, 2018

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Bryant University volleyball signee Riley James (Pocasset, Mass.) has been selected to participate in the Under Armour All-America Match, to be played Friday, Dec. 14, at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

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Bryant faces Sacred Heart Saturday for NEC title

November 17, 2018

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – The Bryant University volleyball team plays for the Northeast Conference Championship for the first time Saturday when the No. 2 seed Bulldogs take on No. 4 seed Sacred Heart on the campus of LIU Brooklyn.

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Bryant wins first NEC title with sweep of Sacred Heart

November 17, 2018

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Redshirt-senior Julia Flynn (Pembroke, Mass.) recorded a team-high 13 kills and senior Kristin Kingi (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) broke the program’s Division I career record for digs, propelling the Bryant University volleyball team to its first Northeast Conference Championship with a sweep of Sacred Heart Saturday on the campus of LIU Brooklyn.

Northeast Conference/Larry Levanti
Bryant beats CCSU in five to advance to first NEC Final

November 16, 2018

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Three Bulldog seniors posted double-doubles and sophomore Erika Ward (Rochester, Mich.) added a career-high 32 digs, surpassing the 1,000 mark for her career, as the Bryant University volleyball team defeated Central Connecticut in five sets Friday to advance to its first Northeast Conference Championship final.

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Bryant faces CCSU Friday in NEC semifinals

November 15, 2018

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – The Bryant University volleyball team travels to Brooklyn this weekend for the Northeast Conference Championship, hosted by LIU Brooklyn at the Steinberg Wellness Center.

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Bryant leads NEC with four all-conference selections

November 15, 2018

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Four members of the Bryant University volleyball team earned all-conference honors for their performance during the 2018 regular season, as announced Thursday at the NEC’s postseason banquet on the campus of LIU Brooklyn.

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Bulldogs fall to St. Francis Brooklyn in regular season finale

November 10, 2018

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University volleyball team dropped a four-set decision to St. Francis Brooklyn Saturday in the Bulldogs’ regular season finale.