2009 bryant university field hockey media guide

JOHNSON MOODYJOHNSONCaitlan

MAWEMAKundayi

MOODYDanielle

The Ocean State

General InformationLocation ............................ Smithfield, R.I. 02917Founded............................................................ 1863Enrollment ...................................................... 3,200President .................... Hon. Ronald K. MachtleyDirector of Athletics .............................. Bill SmithColors .................................... Black, Gold & WhiteNickname .................................................. BulldogsAffiliation...................................... NCAA Division IConference........................................ Independent

(Northeast Conference, 2012-13)Stadium .................................................... Turf Field

Surface/Capacity .............. Turf/500 (lights)Website...................... www.bryantbulldogs.com

Coaching StaffHead Coach .......................... Shaunessy Saucier

Alma Mater .................................... Maine ’05Record at Bryant.................... 0-0 (1st year)Career Record ........................ 0-0 (1st year)

Assistant Coaches ........Lauren Sickel, first year........................................Kadi Sickel, first year

Athletic Trainer ......Kyle Hicks (Springfield ’09)

Team Information2008 Record .................................................... 2-16Home I Away I Neutral.............. 1-1 I 1-13 I 0-2First Varsity Season........................................ 1999Program Record .................... 88-105 (10 years)Letterwinners Returning/Lost .................... 17/2Starters Returning/Lost..................................10/1Newcomers ............................................................ 7NCAA Tournament Appearances ...... 2002, 2003

Athletic CommunicationsAssistant Director (Contact)....Allie Weinberger

Office Phone............................ (401) 232-6558Cell Phone................................ (484) 894-1525Email ............................ [email protected] Fax .................................. (401) 232-6076

Assoc. A.D./External Relations ...... Jason SullivanOffice Phone............................ (401) 232-6072

Communications Assistant....................Brian BruceOffice Phone .......... (401) 232-6000 x20113

Marketing/Promotions ...................... Jane Donahue

Athletic AdministrationAssociate A.D................................... John RuppertDirector of Compliance................Beth WandyesHead Athletic Trainer ............ Patrick O’SullivanTeam Physicians .......... Michael Feldman, M.D.

.................................... Jonathan Gastel, M.D.Equipment Manager ...................... Angelo Caliri

bryant at a glance

DIRECTIONS TO THE BRYANT TURF FIELD COMPLEX

Bryant University is easily accessible from major highways, Logan Airport in Bostonand T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, R.I. The University is just 15 minutes from Prov-idence, one hour from Boston and three hours from New York City.

To reach Bryant, take Interstate 95 to Interstate 295. Take Exit 8B off I-295 and follow Route 7 North for one mile to the University entrance on the left. Turn rightinto the parking lot toward Bulldog Stadium. The Turf Field Complex is adjacent to the football stadium.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BRYANT FIELD HOCKEY QUICK FACTS ..........................................................1THIS IS BRYANT UNIVERSITY ..............................................2-11THIS IS BRYANT UNIVERSITY ....................................................................2-3THIS IS BRYANT ATHLETICS ......................................................................4-5THE BRYANT TURF COMPLEX........................................................................6FACILITIES ....................................................................................................7ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION ......................................................................8-9LIFE SKILLS/STUDENT-ATHLETE ENRICHMENT ............................................10MEDIA INFORMATION ..............................................................................11THIS IS BRYANT FIELD HOCKEY ......................................12-242009 SEASON OUTLOOK ..........................................................................12HEAD COACH SHAUNESSY SAUCIER ..........................................................13ASSISTANT COACHES LAUREN AND KADI SICKEL ........................................132009 ROSTER............................................................................................14SENIORS ............................................................................................15-16RETURNERS ........................................................................................15-20NEWCOMERS ............................................................................................212008 RESULTS ..........................................................................................222008 FINAL STATISTICS ..............................................................................22TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE ......................................................................23THE BULLDOG RECORD BOOK ..................................................................24

ON THE COVERSSenior captains Danielle Moody, Kundayi Mawema and Caitlan Johnson are featured on the front ofthe 2009 field hockey media guide, while seniors Colleen Wilson, Kelly Frantz and Tia Pyndynkowskiare featured on the back. Cover design by Allison Weinberger.

The 2009 Bryant University field hockey media guide is published by the Department of Athletics in conjunction with the office of university relations. Thispublication was written and designed by Allison Weinberger, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. Editorial assistance provided by Jason Sullivan, Shaunessy Saucier, Lauren Sickel and Rob Fontaine. Photography by David Silverman. Inside cover photos courtesy of The Providence WarwickConvention & Visitors Bureau with photography by Michael Melford, Marianne Groszko and Jason Sullivan. Printing by Minuteman Press.

2009 BRYANT UNIVERSITY FIELD HOCKEY

2009 Bryant University Field Hockey 1

this is bryant

Bryant University www.bryantbulldogs.com Bryant University www.bryantbulldogs.com Bryant Un

“No. 2 Most Wired Campus”— The Princeton Review

on Forbes.com

In a world where change is theonly constant, it takes more than

ambition to succeed.

At Bryant University, you’ll gain aneducation in personal effectivenessand professional vision. You willstudy where practice and theory in-tersect, where experience is yourteacher, where character and suc-cess go hand in hand.

You’ll explore the arts and humani-ties and step outside the box. You’lllearn to see solutions where otherssee problems. You’ll come to em-brace classic words like “integrity”and “responsibility,” because atBryant they’ve always been impor-tant.

You’ll master the technology oftoday to change tomorrow. You’ll befirmly planted in your chosen fieldand thoroughly prepared to bendwhen the winds of change blow.You’ll create new ways of doingbusiness and apply them to thebusiness of life.

FOCUSING ON THE BEST BUSINESSPRACTICESAdaptability, change, innovation —these are the hallmarks of theBryant academic program. Yourpath to leadership starts with an ed-ucation in excellence.

Our state-of-the-art curriculum hasbeen designed to meet the needsof the 21st-century workplace andoffers a broadbased educationthrough 15 undergraduate pro-grams in business, technology andliberal arts.

You can expand your options bypursuing any one of 18 minors in avariety of leading-edge disciplines,such as biotechnology, environ-mental science, women’s studiesand international business.

Excellence and a commitment toteaching the best business practiceshave defined a Bryant educationthroughout its history — we wereone of the first universities in NewEngland to offer a financial servicesconcentration, a program now con-sidered among the best of its kind.

THE GEORGE E. BELLO CENTERFOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYOpening in September 2002, thisstate-of-the-art addition to theBryant campus houses the exten-sive collection of the Douglas andJudith Krupp Library, as well asgroup and individual study areas,electronic classrooms, a digital li-brary, a trading room that simulatesreal-world financial trading condi-tions, a cybercafe and a wireless en-vironment with more than 450 dataports for students’ computers.

AN IDEAL LOCATIONBryant’s location in Smithfield, RI, willconnect you with a wealth of per-sonal and professional opportunities.Nicknamed “The Ocean State,”Rhode Island is brimming with din-ing, entertainment and recreationalong its more than 400 miles ofcoastline and 100-plus beaches.

Only 15 minutes from campus, thestate capital of Providence is easilyaccessible and provides numerouscareer and internship opportunitiesand is a Renaissance City rich in cul-ture and American history.

And what could be better than liv-ing at a university that puts you intouch with the major metropolitanareas of the east? At only one hourfrom Boston and three hours fromNew York City, Bryant is withinrange of Fortune 500 corporations,professional sports teams, nation-ally recognized museums, theatresand cultural institutions across theNortheast.

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Bryant’s residence halls and townhouses provide an environment that fosters intellectual, social and personalgrowth. Eighty-three percent of students live on campus.

Rated a “Best Buy”in higher education

by Barron’s.Bryant University fosters and promotes a great deal of personal interaction between students and faculty, with class sizes averaging28 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1.

Bryant University is accredited by:The New England Association of

Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

The Associated to Advance CollegiateSchools of Business (AACSB)*

The Association of American Collegeand Universities (AACU)

* Less than 10 percent of business schools worldwide are given this accreditation.

The University’s new Communications Complex houses a television studio that is equipped with state-of-the-art digital editing technology and the best production equipment and facilities available. It is also the home of Bryant’s student-run radio station, “WIMF: The Beat of Bryant.”

In 2008, Bryant was visitedby a pair of former U.S.presidents. Bill Clintonspoke to the student body inFebruary, while George H.W. Bush delivered the commencement address inMay 2008.

Listed in ThePrinceton Review’s“Top 361 Colleges

in America.”Ninety-eight percent of all full-time, tenuredand tenure-track faculty have earned a Ph.D.or the highest designation in their field.

QUICK FACTSTYPE OF SCHOOL: Private/IndependentFOUNDED: 1863CAMPUS: 420 acres, located 12 miles northwest ofProvidence, 50 miles from Boston and 195 milesfrom New York CityUNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 3,200 full-timeand part-time undergrads, representing 31 statesand 32 countriesGRADUATE ENROLLMENT: Over 400 full-time andpart-time graduate students in three master’s programsLIVING ARRANGEMENTS: Housing is guaranteed forfour years

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSCollege of Arts and Sciences

B.S. in Actuarial Mathematics B.A. in Applied Economics B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics B.A. in Applied Psychology B.A. in Communication B.A. in Liberal Arts

EconomicsEnglishGlobal StudiesHistoryInternational StudiesHistoryInternational StudiesLiterary and Cultural StudiesPolitics and Law

B.A. in Global Studies B.A. in History B.A. in Literary and Cultural Studies B.A. in Politics and Law B.A. in Sociology

College of BusinessB.S. in Business Administration

AccountingAccounting Information SystemsApplied Actuarial MathematicsComputer Information SystemsFinanceFinancial ServicesManagementMarketing

B.S. in Information TechnologyB.S. in International Business

Special programs for academic credit: Honors Program, Internships, Study Abroad, Army ROTC,Learning for Leadership

ATHLETICS: NCAA Division I transitional member;Set to become 12th member the Northeast Conference in 2012-13; 11 varsity sports for menand 11 for women

MEN’S SPORTS

BaseballBasketballCross CountryFootballGolfLacrosseSoccerSwimmingTennisIndoor Track and FieldOutdoor Track and Field

WOMEN’S SPORTS

BasketballCross CountryField HockeyLacrosseSoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisIndoor Track and FieldOutdoor Track and FieldVolleyball

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Bryant has enjoyed tremendous growth and success in athletics over the past few years withquite fruitful results, the apex of which came in

2008-09 with its move up to the Division I ranks.

On the field, bountiful Bulldog teams and individualshave qualified for a number of NCAA Championships.In its final four years of Division II competition, 55teams qualified for the postseason, including all 22sports in the Bulldogs’ unprecedented 2007-08 campaign. Six teams captured Northeast-10 Conference titles in Bryant’s final year of Division IIplay, three of them winning both the regular seasonand the league tournament.

In 2007-08, Bryant athletic teams made 16 NCAATournament appearances, featured seven All-America picks, 15 all-region selections, 60 all-conference accolades, two conference Coach of theYear honors, two tournament MVPs and one conference Player of the Year en route to its fourthNortheast-10 President’s Cup Trophy in the last fiveyears. That year alone, the Bulldogs boasted 24 academic all-conference selections.

The University saw the men’s lacrosse team earn anational No. 1 ranking in its final year of Division II,while women’s soccer enjoyed its highest nationalranking in program history, grabbing the No. 2 spot.Other nationally ranked teams in 2007-08 includedbaseball, field hockey and men’s tennis.

The Bulldogs opened up a new era of Bryant

Athletics in 2008-09, and to amazing results. Witheach of Bryant’s 22 programs earning its first Division I win, the Bulldogs knocked off teams fromthe Big East, Ivy League, America East, Patriot League,ACC, Atlantic 10 and CAA en route to a truly impressive year, both on the field and off. Four teamswould finish .500 or better, including football, baseball and men’s lacrosse, while golf took firstplace at the New England Championships. The men’slacrosse program received votes in both national pollswhile 124 student-athletes were named to the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll.

Bryant will continue DI competition during its four-year reclassification period before becoming a fullmember of the NEC in 2012-13.

Bryant offers 22 varsity sports, with its most recentaddition to the Bulldog community coming in 2005with the debut of men’s and women’s swimming.

In addition to its intercollegiate sports programs,Bryant also offers 11 club sports teams and a popular intramural program throughout the academicyear.

Tupper, the Bryant University bulldog mascot,was named after Earl Tupper, president and founder of the

Tupperware Corpora-tion. Mr. Tupper donated his 220-

acre Smithfield farmestate to what was then

Bryant College on October24, 1967. Tupper, who had

originally planned to sell hisestate, was so impressed

with Bryant that he decided todonate the land instead, allowing

Bryant to move from its original locationon Providence’s East Side to its current

Smithfield, R.I. residence.

Originally nicknamed the Indians, Bryant became the Bulldogs in 1995. Out of appreciation for Earl Tupper and his generosity, when the school made the move,Tupper the Bulldog was born.

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Bryant University has produced 63 All-Americans over its Division II history.

Seven Bulldogs have earned AcademicAll-America honors.

The Bulldogs have won 41 conferencetournaments since co-founding the NE-10.

Bryant student-athletes have earned 92 teamand individual NCAA tournament berths.

Bryant student-athletes have won eight ECACChampionships among seven different sports.

Of those All-Americans, 28 of them wererecognized as First Team selections.

Bryant has brought 44 regular-seasonconference titles back to campus.

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name tupper?

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facilities

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BRYANT TURF COMPLEX

Ahighlight of Bryant University’s stellar athletic facilities, the Bryant Turf Complex was completed in2006 to provide a new home for Bulldog field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer and men’s andwomen’s lacrosse.

Made from Sprinturf technology, the field provides a consistent G-max level that trumps even the mostprestine of natural grass fields. The playing surface is surrounded by a state-of-the-art track, rennovated in 2006 as part of the Turf Field project, which houses both the men’s and women’s track

and field programs, while the field also serves as a practice facility for a number of Bryant teams.

With the recent addition of stadium lights, the Complex also allows for athletic practice and competition throughout the seasons. A new scoreboard provides the Bulldogs with timing and scoringnot just for field hockey, soccer and lacrosse, but also for track timing up to eight lanes. Meanwhile,Bryant’s recently installed bleachers accomodate its many fans — the Bulldogs drew a crowd of over 1,000for its men’s lacrosse contest against crosstown Brown University in 2009.

The Bryant Turf Complex is located adjacent to Bulldog Stadium, and the complex shares the stadium’sconcourse, training room, concession stand and restrooms. An upgrade to the stadium’s concourse, completed in 2009, also gives Turf Field teams new and improved locker rooms of their own inside the com-plex, offering cutting edge video technology, coaches lockers and comfortable and accomodating team rooms.

In addition to serving as the home of Bryant field hockey, soccer and lacrosse, the Bryant Turf Complexhas played host to the Rhode Island Special Olympics, Relay for Life and several conference and NCAAchampionships.

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The Fitness Center was completed in 2001 and ismodeled after private-sector health clubs, featuring state-

of-the-art selectorized circuit machines, treadmills, ellipticalcross trainers, recumbent and virtual reality bikes, as well as

lifecycles, rowing machines and stairsteppers.

The Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Wellness & Athletic Centerserves as the hub for the entire department of athletics. This 9,000-square

foot facility houses Bryant’s fully resurfaced basketball and volleyball courts,the fitness center, Jarvis Varsity Weight Room, pool, excercise studio and two

practice courts, and is also home to the athletic department staff.

Bill Smith came to Bryant Univer-sity in August of 2006, afterspending eight years at Iowa

State University in Ames, Iowa. Hejoined the Iowa State athletic depart-ment as compliance director in 1998before being promoted to associateathletic director in 2002 and then sen-ior associate athletic director in 2005.

At Iowa State, Smith managed over-sight responsibilities for compliance,academic services, sports medicine,athletic training and strength and con-ditioning. Under his leadership and di-rection, Iowa State successfullydeveloped an Academic Plan for Stu-dent-Athlete Academic Services, re-sulting in ISU's 89 percent

student-athlete graduation rate. A totalof 290 student-athletes have earnedBig 12 Conference Honor Roll recogni-tion since 2001.

While serving as compliance coordina-tor at ISU, Smith was appointed chairof the Big 12 Conference compliancecoordinators group. During that time,he was also a member of the Univer-sity's steering committee for NCAACertification.

Prior to joining the Iowa State staff,Smith served as executive associate di-rector for compliance and champi-onships for the Patriot League for oneyear. In that role, he managed 19 con-ference events, was the conference's

primary liaison with all coaches’groups and directed league-wide com-pliance education programs.

A native of Auburn, NY, Smith gradu-ated from Colgate University in 1990with a bachelor's degree in politicalscience. During his time at Colgate,Smith played both football andlacrosse (1985-89) and was awardedthe Tom Dodge Award in 1989 for ex-emplifying outstanding effort, deter-mination and performance.

Smith and his wife, Maura, have fourchildren: Molly, Liam, Daniel andMarin.

BILL SMITHDirector of Athletics


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Hon. Ronald K. MachtleyBryant University President U

nder the leadership of President Ronald K.Machtley, Bryant University has evolved intoone of the most progressive and leading in-

stitutions of higher learning in New England.

Hardly a president who remains behind thescenes when it comes to intercollegiate athletics,Machtley — a former collegiate student-athlete inhis own right — has been an ardent supporter ofBulldog sports since becoming the University’sseventh president in 1996.

Mr. Machtley’s “New Century Plan For Excellence”initiated the most significant enhancements to theBryant campus and community since the univer-sity’s move to Smithfield, and athletics was no ex-ception. His New Century Plan saw the Bulldogs’varsity athletics program expand to 22 teams withthe addition of football, field hockey, men’s andwomen’s lacrosse, and in 2005 men’s andwomen’s swimming.

The addition of the new varsity programs broughtabout an overhaul of the university’s athletics fa-cilities as well. These renovations are highlightedby the construction of Bulldog Stadium, whichserves as the home of the Bryant football, soccerand lacrosse teams, as well as state-of-the-artfields for baseball, softball and field hockey.Changes to Bulldog athletics also inspired andsupported the introduction of the Wellness Center,which provides Bryant with a health and fitnesscenter that is second to none.

Before assuming the presidency at Bryant in Juneof 1996, Mr. Machtley was best known as one ofRhode Island’s leading public servants. He served

as a member of the United States House of Rep-resentatives from 1988 to 1995 and was a mem-ber of the House Armed Services Committee. Hewas also the ranking Republican on the Small Busi-ness Committee’s Minority Enterprise, Finance andUrban Development Subcommittee and co-founder of the first House Working Group on Men-tal Health. As a reflection of the esteem in whichhis congressional colleagues held him, Mr. Macht-ley was elected president of his congressional classduring each of his terms in the House.

Upon completion of his term in Congress, Mr.Machtley served as a partner in the internationaltelecommunications law firm Wilkinson, Barker,Knauer & Quinn in Washington, D.C. He is admit-ted to practicing law in Rhode Island, Massachu-setts and Florida.

President Machtley is a 1970 graduate of theUnited States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Heearned a juris doctorate from Suffolk University in1978 and served on active duty in the UnitedStates Navy. Mr. Machtley also completed 25 yearsof service as a captain in the U.S. Naval Reserves.He was a member of the board of visitors of theUnited States Naval Academy from 1992 to 1995and currently serves on the boards of several cor-porations, as well as on the boards of many civicand charitable organizations.

President Machtley and his wife, Kati, have twochildren and reside on the Bryant campus withtheir two dogs, Sandy and Paddington. Their son,Todd, is an undergraduate at Muhlenberg College.Their daughter, Erin, graduated from Villanova Uni-versity in 1998.

BETHANY WANDYESDirector of

Compliance/SWA

JASON SULLIVANAssociate AD/

External Relations

THERESA GARLACYHead CoachVolleyball

CHRIS FLINTHead Coach

Women’s Soccer

MARTY FINEHead Coach

Football

JENNIFER DIPRETEHealth & Wellness

Coordinator

JOHN RUPPERTAssociate Director

of Athletics

JAMIE PINZINOHead Coach

Baseball

KELLEY TIARKSLife Skills Coordinator

LISA-ANN WALLACEHead Coach

Softball

ALLIE WEINBERGERAssistant Director of

Athletic Communications

SEAMUS PURCELLHead CoachMen’s Soccer

MIKE PRESSLERHead Coach

Men’s Lacrosse

RON GENDRONHead CoachMen’s Tennis

STEPHANIE REILLYHead Coach

XC/Track & Field

INSIDE THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

ARCHIE BOULETHead CoachMen’s Golf

ANGELO CALIRIOperations/

Equipment Manager

KATIE CAMERONHead CoachSwimming

MARY BURKEHead Coach

Women’s Basketball

BARBARA CILLIHead Coach

Women’s Tennis

KAREN HEALEYHead Coach

Women’s Lacrosse

PATRICK O’SULLIVANHead Athletic Trainer

Saint Bonaventure ’00

MELANIE GRANAssistant Athletic

TrainerSt. Andrew’s

Presbyterian ’02

JILLEYAN HOFFMANAssistant Athletic Trainer

Kings College ’06JMU ’08

TIM BRIENStrength &

Conditioning CoachUniversity of

Rhode Island ’02


administration

TIM O’SHEAHead Coach

Men’s Basketball

CCOOAACCHHEESS && AADDMMIINNIISSTTRRAATTOORRSS

RAY SAVNEROperations/

Concessions Manager

SHAUNESSY SAUCIERHead CoachField Hockey

ATHLETIC TRAINING STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Bryant University is a recognized member of theNCAA’s CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. The pro-gram is designed to provide student-athletes

with an enriched co-curricular experience, while as-sisting them in their pursuit of excellence in the class-room, on the playing field and in the community. Theareas of focus for the life skills program are:

ACADEMICS, ACHIEVEMENT AND MENTORSHIPStudent-athletes face many unique challenges in theareas of time management, study skills development,course balance and selection, and utilization of cam-pus resources. The University and the department ofathletics are sensitive to the high standards of successwe expect from our student-athletes, and the supportand mentorship provided to them is designed to en-hance time management and study skill strategies,better preparing them for success. We also utilizetracking methods to ensure that all student-athletesare taking full advantage of the academic resourcesprovided by the University.

The mentorship of our student-athletes is designed tosupplement — not replace —the academic advising of-fered by Undergraduate Pro-grams. Additionally, allstudent-athletes are encouragedto develop relationships with thefaculty and take advantage of theAcademic Center for Excellence(ACE) and the Writing Center ona weekly basis.

ACE offers a variety of academicsupport resources, includinglearning skills assessments, learn-ing labs, free tutoring servicesand learning specialists. In addi-tion to ACE, study halls aremandatory for all freshmen stu-dent-athletes, as well as any up-perclassmen with cumulativeGPAs of 2.39 or below.

Bryant student-athletes have a long record of demon-strated academic success: almost half of our student-athletes earned a GPA of 3.0 or above last semester,while more than 30 percent made Dean’s List. TheUniversity’s Chi Alpha Sigma chapter recognizes juniorand senior student-athletes who achieve excellencein the classroom (minimum 3.4 GPA), in the commu-nity and in the playing arena.

PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTCollege life is a new experience. Bryant addresses theadded demands for student-athletes in the areas of so-cial pressures, academics and the transition to a higherlevel of athletic competition. Educational speakers focuson social issues (substance abuse, gambling, sexual as-

sault and self-esteem), health and wellness issues, ac-ademic preparedness and campus community leader-ship. Value-based choices and the development ofcharacter are important components of the educationalexperience.

CAREER ENHANCEMENTStudent-athletes have a uniqueco-curricular experience that em-phasizes leadership, initiative,teamwork, goal setting, goalachievement and extensive timemanagement. This component ofthe life skills program focuses onstudent-athletes taking advantageof all of these tools in their careersearch and in the workplace.

COMMUNITY SERVICECommunity service programs co-ordinated by the Student-AthleteAdvisory Committee (SAAC) andthe Peer Mentor Programs are op-portunities to experience personalgrowth and development, as well

as give back to the community at-large. Prospectivemembers of Chi Alpha Sigma must fulfill induction re-quirements that include demonstrating positive com-munity leadership and completing significantcommunity service hours and projects.

ATHLETIC SUCCESSAs we endeavor to support our athletic program’s suc-cess on the playing field, Bryant University employstargeted programming in team leadership, communi-cation, team chemistry and sports psychology as areasof focus. Additionally, the continued development ofSAAC and its goal of garnering community support forall programs will continue to foster a sense of Bryantspirit and pride.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE ENRICHMENT

Bryant student‑athletes posted a 2.97overall GPA — the highest in school historySeven programs posted team GPAs better than a 3.0 for the academic year

Nine programs posted team GPAs betterthan a 3.0 for the fall semesterEight programs posted team GPAs betterthan a 3.0 for the spring semester

Four student‑athletes achieved 4.0 GPAs inone or both semesters

283 athletes were awarded Dean’s List honorsthroughout the fall and spring semesters

124 student‑athletes were named to theNortheast Conference Academic Honor Roll

193 student‑athletes, 43 percent, exceededthe GPA of the overall student population

191 student‑athletes, 42 percent, maintainedGPAs at or above a 3.0

112 student‑athletes have cumulative GPAsat or above a 3.2, while 10 percent boastcumulative averages at or above a 3.5


NEWSPAPERS

Providence Journal75 Fountain Street

Providence, RI Phone: (401) 277-7340

Fax: (401) 277-7444www.projo.com

Woonsocket Call75 Main Street

Woonsocket, RI 02895Phone: (401) 767-8548

Fax: (401) 765-2834www.woonsocketcall.com

Smithfield ObserverP.O. Box 950

Greenville, RI 02828Phone: (401) 949-2420

Boston Globe135 Morrissey Boulevard

Boston, MA 02107Phone: (617) 929-2860

Fax: (617) 929-2872

Boston HeraldOne Herald SquareBoston, MA 02106

Phone: (617) 426-3008Fax: (617) 542-1314

BROADCAST OUTLETS

WJAR-TV Channel 10 (NBC)23 Kenney Drive

Cranston, RI Phone: (401) 455-9105

Fax: (401) 455-9140

WPRI-TV Channel 12 (CBS)25 Catamore Boulevard

East Providence, RI 02914Phone: (401) 438-3310

Fax: (401) 431-1012

WLNE-TV Channel 6 (ABC)10 Orms Street

Providence, RI 02903Phone: (401) 453-8038

Fax: (401) 331-4431

Cox Communications9 J.P. Morgan Highway

West Warwick, RI 02893Phone: (401) 821-1919 ext. 361

Fax: (401) 828-3835

WOON-1240 AM Radio1 Social Street

Woonsocket, RI 02895Phone: (401) 762-1240

Fax: (401)769-8232www.onworldwide.com

TICKET INFORMATIONAlumni/Adults $5Non-Bryant Students $3Senior Citizens $3BU Students (with ID) FreeChildren (under 10) Free

(football : $8 GA / $12 reserved)

Tickets are available ongame day. To reserve yourtickets ahead of time, call

(401) 232-6513 to purchase advance ticketsusing American Express, Visa

or MasterCard.

WIRE SERVICE

Associated Press10 Dorrance Street

Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 274-2270

Fax: (401) 272-5644

Media ContactsAthletic Communications: The Bryant University athletic communications office is located on the second floor of the Chace Athletic Center.

Credentials: Media credentials for all Bryant home games can be obtained bycontacting the Athletic Communications Office in writing or by telephone. Credentials will be left at will call.

Radio: Radio stations planning to broadcast Bryant home contests must makearrangements with the Athletic Communications Office at least two weeks priorto the requested game. Telephone lines will be supplied by the university, provided the requested notice is given. All calls must be made either on a collect or calling card basis.

Press Row Services: The Bryant Athletic Communications Office will provide agame program, current press release, pregame statistics and game notes priorto each contest. A full boxscore, play-by-play, shot chart and other applicablegame material will be distributed at halftime and at the end of the game.

Postgame Interviews: Bryant University’s locker rooms are closed to all media.A 10-minute cooling off period will be strictly enforced, after which the Bryanthead coach and requested players will be made available to the media.Postgame interviews will be conducted outside each team’s respective lockerroom. Requests for visiting coaches and players should be made through the op-ponent’s sports information contact.

Player Interviews: Interviews other than those immediately following the gamemust be arranged through a member of the athletic communications staff, whowill coordinate a time as to not interfere with the student’s academic schedule.

Media Work Room: Space will be available for media members who need tofile postgame reports. There is ample work space with power outlets, tele-phones and internet access.

Jason SullivanAssociate A.D./External RelationsOffice: (401) 232-6072Cell: (401) 255-7137Fax: (401) 232-6361Email: [email protected]

Allison WeinbergerAsst. Director of Athletic Communications Office: (401) 232-6558Cell: (484) 894-1525Fax: (401) 232-6076Email: [email protected]

Bryant University is easily accessible from major highways, T.F. Green Airport inWarwick, RI, and Logan Airport in Boston. Bryant is located on Route 7 in Smithfield, RI, just 15 minutes from Providence, one hour from Boston and threehours from New York City.

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For a program that has risen to successso quickly since its inception just 10years ago, the Bryant University field

hockey program will enter one of its mostcrucial and exciting seasons in 2009.

After nine standout years at the top of Di-vision II competition, the Bulldogs madethe jump to Division I in 2008 and weremet with intermittent success — some-thing the program wasn’t quite used to.

But now, in 2009, under the watchful eyeof first-year head coach ShaunessySaucier, the Bulldogs look to bounce backand take their highly competitive DivisionI schedule by storm.

To do that, Bryant will have to rely not juston the experience, skill and composure ofits returning veterans, but also on a cast ofseven young and promising freshmen whowill be asked to adjust quickly and con-tribute immediately to a faster paced, ph-syically charged collegiate game.

THE ATTACKAfter a 2008 season that saw the Bulldogsstruggle to muster quality scoring chances,Saucier will look to some of her youngerguns to carry the offensive burden in 2009.

Junior Elise Boissoneau (Ashburnham,Mass.) will lead that charge, utilizing notjust her great speed but also her fight towin to anchor the front line. One of themost dedicated competitors on the field,Boissoneau will be pushed daily by eightothers looking to join her on the attack.

Among them are seniors Tia Pydynkowski(Hampton Falls, N.H.) and Kelly Frantz(Southbury, Conn.). Sidelined by injury forthe 2009 spring season, Pydynkowski isexpected to return to the Bulldogs readyto go this fall and will bring an exciting di-mension of speed and skill. The quick andathletic Frantz brings her own unique assetto the front line as a solid defensive for-ward for the Bulldogs.

A natural runner with an impeccable touchin front of the net,Courtney Landi(Kingston, N.Y.)looks to continueimproving in hersophomore cam-paign while class-mate Aly Czerniak(Holyoke, Mass.)will be a viable op-tion to fill holes inthe offense with

her extreme coachability.

Saucier also looks to incoming freshmanElise Driscoll (Harwich, Mass.) to have an

immediate impact on the field. A naturalathlete who comes to Bryant already in-credibly fast and skilled, Driscoll has thepotential to be an exciting player right fromthe start.

Also looking to earn time will be juniors AlexGuisti (Walpole, Mass.) and Toby Maltz(Andover, Mass.), as well as incomingrookie Asia O’Han (Red Hook, N.Y.), all ofwhom have the ability to impress offensively.

THE MIDFIELDWith a solid core of returning midfieldersand a promising trio of newcomers, theBulldog midfield should anchor the team intransition. Senior captain Danielle Moody(Gorham, Maine) is a leader on the fieldand her fight and motivation will keep herin the game as much as possible in 2009.

She will be joined by returning standoutCaitlan Johnson (Walpole, Mass.), whoimproved her game tremendously in thespring season and will use her strength andhockey IQ to make an impact this season.

A fiesty player with a never-give-up atti-tude in sophomore Katherine Andrusin(North Andover, Mass.) will add anotherlevel of skill in the midfield. The Bulldogswill look to her to again be the difference-maker she was in 2008.

Another exciting player to join the midfieldis freshman Brittany Vasconcelos (Tiver-ton, R.I.), an offensive-minded player whopossesses sounds defensive skills. Class-mate Chiedza Mawema (Harare, Zim-babwe), the younger sister of standoutgoalkeeper Kundayi Mawema (Harare,Zimbabwe), is a smart, skilled player whoalso possesses smooth offensive prowess aswell as the ability to defend when necessary.

Senior Colleen Wilson (Windham,N.H.) and rookie Chelsea Theokas (Mer-rimack, N.H.) will also compete for timeat midfield.

THE DEFENSEDespite the graduation of starting de-fender Lauren Alexander, the Bulldogs arein solid shape on defense with a core ofveterans returning in 2009.

They will be led by sophomore EmilyCharpentier (Walpole, Mass.), who willanchor the defense this season. While op-ponents will struggle to beat her 1-on-1,Charpentier also plays stellar team de-fense. Combine that with her ability tostart the attack out of the backfield andshe is poised to spend considerable timeon the field in 2009.

An aggressive and passionate BrittanyGlenn (Easthampton, Mass.) and solidsophomore Karlie Tiscia (Stamford,Conn.) will also look to play a starting rolein the backfield. Glenn brings a substantialenergy that will help run the defensive linewhile Tiscia uses her unassuming defenseto get the job done from the left side.

Junior Julie Kuchyt(Hatfield, Mass.)will also contendfor time in theback, while a pairof newcomers inYeawoma John-son (Franklin,Mass.) and RachelBlitz (Riverwoods,Ill.) look to makean impression aswell.

Blitz, with her strong stick skills and po-tential to start the attack from deep in thedefensive third, will offer a new look to theBulldogs’ transition game and could seeimmediate playing time.

THE GOALKEEPERSOne of the most heated battles for playingtime will come between the pipes in 2009,as sophomore Jennifer Gullotti (Waltham,Mass.) will challenge senior captain Kun-dayi Mawema for the starting role.

The emotional leader of the team,Mawema has enjoyed one of the mostsuccessful careers in the history of theBryant field hockey program. Already theall-time leader in career saves with 428,she is extremely sound between the postsand is a smart decision-maker on the field.

But Mawema’s commanding presencewon’t scare off Gullotti’s competitive nature,and she is expected to enter preseason witha lot of fire. Gullotti will fight to start gamesand is a pusher not just during contests, butin practice and the weight room as well.

12 2009 Bryant University Field Hockey

2009 SEASON OUTLOOK

junior forwardELISE BOISSONEAU

sophomore defenderEMILY CHARPENTIER

senior midfielderDANIELLE MOODY

MEET THE COACHES


Lauren Sickel joins theBryant staff as an assis-tant coach in 2009.

Sickel comes to Bryant afterstints as an assistant withboth the Boston Collegefield hockey program(2008) and former DII foeUMass Lowell (2007).

While with the River Hawks,Sickel helped lead Lowell toa 19-3 season in which theteam won the Northeast-10 Conference regular-sea-son title for the second timein five years, also winningthe tournament title for thefifth-consecutive season.Lowell lost in the NCAA Di-vision II Championshipgame to Bloomsburg.

But before joining thecoaching ranks, Sickel en-joyed a successful playingcareer at Providence College

from 2003-07.

A three-time All-Big East andNFHCA All-Northeast Regionselection, Sickel earnedNFHCA All-American third-team honors as a senior andwas selected to play in theNFHCA Senior All-Star Game.

Racking up 26 points on 10goals and six assists in hercareer, Sickel was named acaptain as a junior and sen-ior. In 2007, she was hon-ored with Providence’sprestigious Female Athleteof the Year award.

In the summer of 2007 and2008, Sickel was a memberof the US High PerformanceNew England team, com-peting for the NationalChampionship in VirginiaBeach in 2007. In 2008, shejoined the coaching staffand continues to coach for

the New England High Per-formance team through theNew England training cen-ter. She is currently coachingin the US Field Hockey Fu-tures program in Region 3Afor Rhode Island and North-eastern Connecticut.

A Plaistow, N.H. native,Sickel has three sisters, Kadi,who also joins the Bulldogstaff in 2009, and twins Julieand Chelsea, who play fieldhockey at Kent State. Sickelgraduated from Providencein 2007 with a degree in so-ciology and a minor in eco-nomics.

SHAUNESSY SAUCIERfirst season Maine ’05HEAD COACH

first seasonAssistant Coach Providence ’07

After helping guide the Bulldogs to a successful first seasonof Division I play as an assistant coach in 2008, ShaunessySaucier rejoins the Bryant University field hockey program

as head coach in 2009, ready to lead her team into another yearat the NCAA’s highest level of competition.

A former University of Maine field hockey standout, Saucier en-ters her first year as the Bulldogs’ head coach after serving twoseasons as assistant coach at two different institutions.

Before coming to Bryant, Saucier spent the 2007 season on thecoaching staff at her alma mater. While in Orono, she assistedin planning and organizing team practices, camps and clinics,also playing a major role in the recruitment of student-athletes,both nationally and internationally.

In addition to her on-field duties, Saucier oversaw the academicprogress of the UMaine field hockey team that posted thefourth-best team GPA in the country in 2007.

Before joining the Black Bear coaching staff, Saucier worked forBlack Bear Sports Properties, a property of Learfield Sports,working as a sponsorship coordinator and account executivefrom 2006-07.

An outstanding athlete in her own right, Saucier was a two-timecaptain for the Black Bears, where she played from 2001-05.

Saucier earned many distinctions during her playing career, in-cluding garnering America East honors and America East Com-missioner's honors. She led her team to three conferencechampionship games and was named a scholar-athlete all fiveyears, earning America East All-Academic team selections and

NFHCA All-Academicteam honors. She wasa two-time GoldMedallion winner in2004 and 2005 andwas the MaineScholar-Athlete awardwinner as a junior.

Saucier played interna-tionally in 2001 in theWorld Youth Gamesand was a national Fu-tures Program partici-pant from 1998-2001. She was also a member of the 1999Junior Olympics national gold medal team.

Saucier, who also coaches in the USA Field Hockey Futures pro-gram, continues a long line of coaching excellence in her fam-ily. Her mother, Dodi, coaches at Orono High School in Orono,Maine while her sister, Elizabeth, is an assistant at the Universityof Maine.

In addition to her coaching duties at Bryant, Saucier acted assite director and head coach of USA Field Hockey Futures RegionIA in 2007 and was head coach for Futures Region 3F in Con-necticut in 2008. Saucier is currently the head coach of FuturesRegion 3D in Hartford, Conn.

An Old Town, Maine native, Saucier graduated from the Univer-sity of Maine in 2005 with a degree in spanish. She currentlyresides in Providence, R.I.

LAUREN SICKEL

Kadi Sickel joins the Bull-dog coaching staff as avolunteer assistant

coach in 2009 as the Bryantfield hockey program entersits second year of DI compe-tition.

A former Division I athleteherself, Sickel was twicenamed an All-American byWomen'sFieldHockey.com,also earning NFHCA First Team Regional All-Americanhonors as a junior and a senior. She was a two-timeSecond Team All-Big Ten selection and was namedto the Big Ten all-tournament team as a senior.

Sickel started every game of her collegiate career atthe University of Iowa, totaling 16 goals and 12 as-sists in 81 contests. A 2007 Academic All-Big Ten se-lection, she graduated in 2008 with a degree inTheater.

Sickel has been a member of the New England HighPerformance team since 2008 and is currently coach-ing in the US Field Hockey Futures program, Region 3A.

Before attending Iowa, Sickel was a member of the2002 USA U16 team, joining the USA U21 team in2005 and 2006. While at Iowa, Sickel was also a mem-ber of the Midwest Region High Performance team.

first seasonAssistant Coach Iowa ’08KADI SICKEL

No. Player Cl. Pos. Hgt. Hometown (High School)1 Brittany Glenn Jr. D 5-6 Easthampton, Mass. (Williston Northampton HS)2 Elise Driscoll Fr. F 5-8 Harwich, Mass. (Harwich HS)3 Colleen Wilson Sr. M 5-3 Windham, N.H. (Salem HS)4 Elise Boissoneau Jr. F 5-2 Ashburnham, Mass. (St. Bernard’s Central)5 Karlie Tiscia So. D 5-5 Stamford, Conn. (Stamford HS)6 Tia Pydynkowski Sr. F 5-6 Hampton Falls, N.H. (Winnacunnet HS)7 Yeawoma Johnson Fr. D 5-4 Franklin, Mass. (Franklin HS)8 Katherine Andrusin So. M 5-2 North Andover, Mass. (North Andover HS)10 Asia O’Han Fr. F 5-6 Red Hook, N.Y. (Red Hook HS)11 Courtney Landi So. F 5-7 Kingston, N.Y. (Kingston HS)12 Rachel Blitz Fr. D 5-4 Riverwoods, Ill. (Deerfield HS)15 Danielle Moody Sr. M 5-10 Gorham, Maine (Gorham HS)16 Kelly Frantz Sr. F 5-2 Southbury, Conn. (Pomperaug HS)17 Caitlan Johnson Sr. M 5-3 Walpole, Mass. (Walpole HS)18 Alexandra Czerniak So. F 5-2 Holyoke, Mass. (Smith Academy)20 Chelsea Theokas Fr. M/D 5-6 Merrimack, N.H. (Merrimack HS)21 Julie Kuchyt Jr. D 5-5 Hatfield, Mass. (Smith Academy)22 Alex Guisti Jr. F 5-2 Walpole, Mass. (Walpole HS)23 Chiedza Mawema Fr. M 5-6 Harare, Zimbabwe (Dominican Convent HS)24 Brittany Vasconcelos Fr. M 5-5 Tiverton, R.I. (Taft School)29 Toby Maltz Jr. F 5-2 Andover, Mass. (Andover HS)35 Jennifer Gullotti So. GK 5-5 Waltham, Mass. (Waltham Senior HS)72 Kundayi Mawema Sr. GK 5-6 Harare, Zimbabwe (Domincan Convent HS)77 Emily Charpentier So. D 5-3 Walpole, Mass. (Walpole HS)

Head Coach: Shaunessy Saucier (Maine ’05), first seasonAssistant Coaches: Lauren Sickel (Providence ’07), first season

Kadi Sickel (Iowa ’08), first season

2009 TEAM BREAKDOWN

BY STATE

Connecticut. . . . . . . . . 2Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Massachusetts . . . . . 12New Hampshire . . . . . 3New York. . . . . . . . . . . 2Rhode Island. . . . . . . . 1

International . . . . . . . . 2

Elise BOISSONEAU BOY-sen-ohKarlie TISCIA TISH-ahTia PYDYNKOWSKI Pid-in-COW-skeeYEAWOMA Johnson Yah-WOAH-mahAlexandra CZERNIAK ZER-nee-akJulie KUCHYT KUTCH-itAlex GUISTI JUICE-dee

CHIEDZA MAWEMA CHI-ed-zah Mah-WEE-mahKUNDAYI MAWEMA KUHN-dee Mah-WEE-mahBrittany VASCONCELOS Vass-con-SELL-oseEmily CHARPENTIER Sharp-en-TEERShaunessy SAUCIER SOH-cee-ehrKADI Sickel KAY-dee

2009 NUMERICAL ROSTER

8 Katherine Andrusin So. M12 Rachel Blitz Fr. D4 Elise Boissoneau Jr. F77 Emily Charpentier So. D18 Alexandra Czerniak So. F2 Elise Discoll Fr. F16 Kelly Frantz Sr. F1 Brittany Glenn Jr. D22 Alex Guisti Jr. F35 Jennifer Gullotti So. GK17 Caitlan Johnson Sr. M7 Yeawoma Johnson Fr. D21 Julie Kuchyt Jr. D11 Courtney Landi So. F29 Toby Maltz Jr. F23 Chiedza Mawema Fr. M72 Kundayi Mawema Sr. GK15 Danielle Moody Sr. M10 Asia O’Han Fr. F6 Tia Pydynkowski Sr. F20 Chelsea Theokas Fr. M/D5 Karlie Tiscia So. D24 Brittany Vasconcelos Fr. M3 Colleen Wilson Sr. M

BY HEIGHT

5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

BY CLASSFreshmen . . . . . . . . . . 7Sophomores . . . . . . . . 6Juniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2009 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

BY POSITIONForward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Midfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Goalkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2009 ROSTERS


Kundayi has a powerful pres-ence on the field and is well re-spected by teammates andopponents alike. Her sound skillscoupled with her incredible lead-ership qualities and command -ing presence are an incredibleasset to our team.

As a junior: Appeared in 16games between the pipes, start-ing in 15... Recorded both ofBryant’s wins in net... Made 130saves in 937 minutes of action...Posted a 5.38 GAA and a .644

save percentage.

As a sophomore: Appeared inall 20 games, starting 19... Posteda 12-7-0 record with a 1.85 GAAand a .810 save pct.... Recordedthree shutouts... All-conferencesecond team selection.

As a freshman: Appeared in 21games as a freshman, starting in20... Recorded a 10-10 record,along with a 1.99 goals againstaverage and a .784 save per-centage... Posted three shutouts.

Before Bryant: A 2005 graduateof Dominican Convent, Mawemawas a member of Zimbabwe's2005 junior national field hockeyteam that competed in the 2005Junior World Cup in Santiago,Chile.

Personal: Daughter of Nelsonand Memory Mawema, KundayiP. Mawema was born December17, 1987... Has two sisters, Rudeand Chiedza, who is a freshmanfor the Bulldogs this season.

Captain • KUNDAYI MAWEMASenior • Goalkeeper • 5-6 • Harare, Zimbabwe / Dominican Convent HS

YR GP GAA SV% SV SO

2006 20 1.99 145 .784 3

2007 20 1.85 153 .810 3

2008 16 5.38 130 .644 0

Total 56 2.79 .743 428 6

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MEET THE BULLDOGS

KELLY FRANTZSenior • Forward • 5-2 • Southbury, Conn. / Pomperaug HS

YR GP SH G A P DS2006 8 1 0 0 0 02007 20 26 4 5 13 02008 15 7 1 1 3 0Total 43 34 5 6 16 0

Kelly is a leader on the teamand is always working to im-prove her play. She brings a lotof speed to the forward line andis one of our best defenders atthe attack position.

As a junior: Made nine startswhile playing in 15 games atforward for the Bulldogs...Scored one goal with one assist,good for three points on theyear to tie her for eighth on theteam... Assisted on goal in first

DI win over Siena while postinga goal against Dartmouth... Putfour shots on net while takingseven.

As a sophomore: Appeared inall 20 games as a sophomore,starting 16 of them... Scored fourgoals and notched five assists.

As a freshman: Played in eightgames, firing one shot on net.

Before Bryant: A 2006 gradu-ate of Pomperaug High School,

Frantz was a four-year letter-winner for the Panthers... Alsolettered in softball, lacrosse andtrack... Led team to SWC cham-pionships in 2003 and 2005...Earned the Southwest Confer-ence Leadership Award in2005... All-SWC Colonial Teamin 2005.

Personal: Daughter of Lynn andJeff Frantz, Kelly Leigh Frantzwas born November 25, 1987.

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Captain • CAITLAN JOHNSONSenior • Midfield • 5-3 • Walpole, Mass. / Walpole HS

YR GP SH G A P DS

2006 21 44 8 2 18 0

2007 20 44 4 5 13 0

2008 18 20 2 2 6 0

Total 59 108 14 9 37 0

A true leader who has startedevery game since setting foot oncampus, Caitlan has a com-manding presence on the field.She made improvements lastspring and we will be countingon her to be a playmaker in themidfield this season.

As a junior: Started all 18 gamesat midfield... Tied for second onthe team with six points (2g,2a)... Took 20 shots, putting 11on net for a .550 shooting per-centage... Scored goals at Saint

Francis (PA) and Davidson whilerecording assists against RobertMorris and Dartmouth.

As a sophomore: Appeared inall 20 games, starting 16... Scoredfour goals with five assists.

As a freshman: Started in all 21games, scoring eight goals andadding two assists for the sec-ond-highest points and goalstotal on the team.

Before Bryant: A 2006 graduateof Walpole High School, Johnson

was a three-year varsity letter-winner and two-year starter forthe Rebels... Also lettered in bas-ketball and softball... Led herteam to Bay State League titleand Mass. I State Championshipas a junior... Daily Transcript All-Star selection... Basketball cap-tain... Invited to "Best of 80"College Showcase for basket-ball... Honor roll student.

Personal: Daughter of Dave andMary Johnson, Caitlan MarieJohnson was born Feb. 21, 1988.

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Danielle is one of our hardest workers duringpractice and in the weight room. She is a no-non-sense leader on the field and raises the team’sproductivity in practice, demanding excellencefrom her teammates. She is one of our captainsand we look for her to continue doing the greatjob for us she did in the midfield last spring.

As a junior: Played in 18 games, starting in 14 asa junior... Leader at defense, scoring one goal andtallying one assist on the season... Scored lone goalin loss to Towson while assisting on a goal inBryant's first Division I win over Siena... Registered10 shots with six on net.

As a sophomore: Appeared in 20 games, starting

19 ... Registered two assists and three shots.

As a freshman: Played in 10 games on defenseafter making the team as a walk-on.

Before Bryant: A 2006 graduate of Gorham HighSchool, Moody was a three-year varsity letterwinnerand two-year starter for the Rams... Earned all-con-ference and all-state honors as a senior... NamedSteph Lunt 12th Player Award winner... OutstandingFemale Athlete winner in 2005... Team MVP... Alsoplayed basketball, lacrosse, track and skiing.

Personal: Daughter of Shawn and ChristinaMoody, Danielle Marie Moody was born on April27, 1988 in Gorham, Maine... Has three brothers,Jimmy, Ben and Nate.


Captain • DANIELLE MOODYSenior • Midfield • 5-10 • Gorham, Maine / Gorham HS 15

TIA PYDYNKOWSKISenior • Forward • 5-6 • Hampton Falls, N.H. / Winnacunnet HS

YR GP SH G A P DS2006 16 4 0 0 0 02007 16 6 1 0 2 02008 16 4 1 1 3 0Total 48 14 2 1 5 0

Tia has amazing speed andgreat hands. She was out mostof the spring with an injury andwe are excited to have herready to go for the season — welook for her to have a definiteimpact on the field.

As a junior: Played in 16 games,making two starts... Scored onegoal and dished out one assiston the year, giving her a total ofthree points... Scored in 3-2 lossat Robert Morris, while register-

ing an assist in team's first Divi-sion I win over Siena... Totaledfour shots, putting two on net.

As a sophomore: Appeared in16 games, starting four... Scoredone goal and registered threeshots on goal.

As a freshman: Played in 16games, starting in four as a walk-on forward... Posted four shotson goal.

Before Bryant: A 2006 graduateof Winnacunnett High School,Pydynkowski was a four-year let-terwinner and starter for theWarriors... Third team all-state se-lection as a senior ... Won theUnsung Hero Award in both fieldhockey and track.

Personal: Daughter of Williamand Debra Pydynkowski, Tia Py-dynkowski was born April 12,1988.

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COLLEEN WILSONSenior • Midfield • 5-3 • Windham, N.H. / Salem HS

YR GP SH G A P DS

2006 10 1 0 1 1 0

2007 3 1 0 0 0 0

2008 17 11 1 2 4 0

Total 30 13 1 3 5 0

Colleen is a very skilled mid-fielder and has strong funda-mentals. We will be looking forher composure and ability tomake the simple pass comegame time.

As a junior: Appeared in 17games while starting in eight...Scored one goal while handingout two assists, tying her for fifthon the team with four points...Tallied a goal in 2-1 loss toRider... Handed out assists at

Robert Morris and Towson... Took11 shots, putting eight on goal.

As a sophomore: Saw action inthree games registering one shoton goal.

As a freshman: Appeared in 10games, posting one assist andfiring one shot on goal.

Before Bryant: A 2006 graduateof Salem High School, Wilsonwas a three-year varsity letter-winner for the Blue Devils... Led

team to three state champi-onships and one runner-up fin-ish... Team MVP as a junior...Salem H.S. Outstanding FemaleFall Athlete award winner...Lawrence Eagle-Tribune All-Starselection... Gold Medalist at USField Hockey National Festival...National Honor Society member.

Personal: Daughter of David andCathy Wilson, Colleen M. Wilsonwas born on June 18, 1988... Hasone brother, Eric.

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YR GP SH G A P DS

2006 10 0 0 0 0 0

2007 20 3 0 2 2 1

2008 18 10 1 1 3 0

Total 48 13 1 3 5 1

MEET THE BULLDOGS

ELISE BOISSONEAUJunior • Forward • 5-2 • Ashburnham, Mass. / St. Bernard's Central

As a sophomore: Leading goalscorer for the Bulldogs with fourgoals on the year, good for eightpoints... Started in all 18games... Scored first goal of theyear in 3-2 win over Mansfieldat home... Also found the backof the net against Lehigh, Sa-cred Heart and Rider... Led theteam in shots with 31 and shotson goal with 19.

Before Bryant: Played in all 16games as a freshman for theRams of URI... Took 16 shots,seven on goal... Played fouryears of varsity softball, threeyears of varsity field hockey andone year of varsity basketball atSaint Bernard's Central CatholicHigh School... Captained her

softball team in 2007... Receivedthe Coach's Award in 2003-04...Received the Heart and HustleAward, the Sentinel EnterpriseAll-Star Award and the Captain'sAward in 2006-07... Also earnedCentral Mass. All-Star honors2006-07... Was the team's topscorer as a senior... Led herteam to the district finals herjunior year... Was named to theHead Master's List in 2005... Re-ceived high honors in 2004 and2006.

Personal: Daughter of Theresaand Donald Boissoneau, EliseBoissoneau was born February28, 1989... Father played base-ball at UMass... Has one sister,Lauren.

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BRITTANY GLENNJunior • Defense • 5-6 • Easthampton, Mass. / Williston Northampton

As a sophomore: Played in 17 games at defense while starting innine for Bryant... Recorded one shot for the year.

As a freshman: Started all 20 games for the Bulldogs.

Before Bryant: A 2007 graduate of Williston Northampton School,Glenn as a three-year starter and four-year letterwinner... Also let-tered in lacrosse... Led team to three winning seasons... Team cap-tain in both field hockey and lacrosse as a senior.

Personal: Daughter of Norman and Gail Glenn, Brittany Nicole Glennwas born on August 9, 1989.

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ALEX GUISTIJunior • Forward • 5-2 • Walpole, Mass. /Walpole HS

As a sophomore: Played in 14 gamesfor the Bulldogs, recording one shot ongoal.

As a freshman: Saw action in fivegames as a freshman for the Bulldogs.

Before Bryant: A 2006 graduate ofWalpole High School, Guisti was a four-year varsity letterwinner... Member of

the 2004 and 2006 state champi-onship teams... A Best of 60 selectionin 2006 and first team all-star... Also let-tered in lacrosse, where she wasnamed a Bay State League All-Star.

Personal: Daughter of Bill Guisti andKaren Drummey, Alexandra Guisti wasborn May 24, 1989.

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YR GP SH G A P DS

2008 18 31 4 0 8 0

Total 18 31 4 0 8 0

YR GP SH G A P DS

2007 20 0 0 0 0 0

2008 17 1 0 0 0 0

Total 37 1 0 0 0 0

Elise is a natural competitorwith an unmatched tenacityin front of the net. With hergreat speed and ball-han-dling skills, we are lookingforward to her bringing a lotof energy to our forward linethis season.

Brittany has an incredible work ethic and gives her all not just on the field at game time, but in the weight room, in conditioningsessions and in practice as well. Our most aggressive defender, she plays with a lot of heart and is an emotional leader on theteam.

Alex is extremely coachable and has sound skills and great hands. She has theability to slow our opponents’ transition game, but we will be looking for heradd some aggression to her game that is already both smooth and skillful.

YR GP SH G A P DS

2007 5 0 0 0 0 0

2008 14 1 0 0 0 0

Total 19 1 0 0 0 0


MEET THE BULLDOGS


Toby is extremely quick and difficult to defend in our offensive end. Enthusiastic and hard-workingin everything she does, she is our go-to player when our team needs an energy boost on the field.

As a freshman: Tied for second on the team inpoints with six, scoring two goals and two assists...Made 17 starts while appearing in all 18 game forthe Bulldogs... Scored two goals in Bryant's first Di-vision I win over Siena on Nov. 2, giving her themost points in a game for a Bulldog in the 2008-09 season with four... Had assists against RobertMorris and Towson... Took 11 shots for the year,with seven getting on net.

Before Bryant: A 2008 graduate of North AndoverHigh School, Andrusin was a three-year letterwin-ner and two-year starting midfielder for the Scarlet

Knights... Helped team to three-straight leaguechampionships... Best of 60 selection... Two-timeall-league selection... Named Cape Ann LeaguePlayer of the Year... Boston Globe and Boston Her-ald All-Scholastic selection... Also lettered in gym-nastics and track and field... Three-time all-star ingymnastics... Holds school record in pole vault...National Honor Society member.

Personal: Daughter of Gregory and Jeanne An-drusin, Katherine Elizabeth Andrusin was born Au-gust 11, 1990... Has one brother, Philip, and onesister, Jennifer.

JULIE KUCHYTJunior • Defense • 5-5 • Hatfield, Mass. / Smith Academy

As a sophomore: Appeared in 14 games whilemaking 11 starts... Tied for fifth on the teamwith four points... Scored a goal in 3-2 win overMansfield... Registered assists in back-to-backgames against Sacred Heart and Rider.

As a freshman: Started all 20 games as afreshman... Was the team's third-leadingscorer with six goals and four assists, includ-ing two game-winners.

Before Bryant: A 2007 graduate of SmithAcademy in Hatfield, Mass., Kuchyt was afour-year letterwinner for the Falcons... Led

team to an undefeated league championship in 2005... Led team to West-ern Massachusetts championship and state finals in 2003.

Personal: Daughter of Gary Kuchyt and Melinda Martin, Julie ElizabethKuchyt was born on February 9, 1989.

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TOBY MALTZJunior • Forward • 5-2 • Andover, Mass. / Andover HS

As a sophomore: Appeared in 13games at midfield... Had one pointon one assist for the year.

As a freshman: Appeared in 10games for the Bulldogs as a fresh-man, starting in four.

Before Bryant: A 2007 graduate ofAndover High School, Maltz was a

three-year varsity letterwinner forthe Warriors... Led team to threeMVC Conference Championships...Best of 60 selection... Team captainas a senior... Two-time all-confer-ence selection... High honor student.

Personal: Daughter of Don and AmyMaltz, Toby Beth Maltz was born inNewton, Mass.

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YR GP SH G A P DS2007 5 0 0 0 0 0

2008 14 1 0 0 0 0

Total 19 1 0 0 0 0

YR GP SH G A P DS

2007 10 0 0 0 0 0

2008 13 4 0 1 1 0

Total 23 4 0 1 1 0

Julie has a great game sense and a knack for threading passes. She is a very versatile player who can play wherever we needher to help out this season.

Kathie is a fiesty, aggressive midfielder who has a never-quit attitude. She has the ability to be a great passer and playmaker,and she can be a difference-maker on the field. We will be counting on her to do just that and will rely on her fight to help uswin games this year.

KATHERINE ANDRUSINSophomore • Midfield • 5-2 • North Andover, Mass. / North Andover HS

YR GP SH G A P DS

2008 18 11 2 2 6 0

Total 18 11 2 2 6 0

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As a freshman: Played in all 18games while making 17 startsfor the Bulldogs.

Before Bryant: A 2008 gradu-ate of Walpole High School,

Charpentier was a three-yearvarsity starter for the Porkers...Led team to state championshipas a freshman and junior andsectional championships as asophmore and senior... Best of

60 selection in 2007... UnsungHero Award as a sophmore...All-star selections as a juniorand senior... Earned Coaches’Award as a senior... Honor roll.

Personal: Daughter of Marc andKathleen Charpentier, EmilyCharpentier was born October5, 1990.

EMILY CHARPENTIERSophomore • Defense • 5-3 • Walpole Mass. / Walpole HS

ALEXANDRA CZERNIAKSophomore • Forward • 5-2 • Holyoke, Mass. / Smith Academy

As a freshman: Fourth on the team inpoints as a freshman with five... Ap-peared in all 18 games, making 12starts... Registered two goals and oneassist... Had a three-game point streakat the beginning of the season, dish-ing out her first collegiate assistagainst Mansfield and scoring goals inback-to-back games against SaintFrancis (PA) and Robert Morris.

Before Bryant: A 2008 graduate of

Smith Academy, Czerniak was a four-year letterwinner for the Falcons... Alsoparticipated in softball, basketball andcheerleading... All-league selection allfour years (2005-2008)... 2007 All-Scholastic Western Mass. selection...National Honor Society member.

Personal: Daughter of Alan and KarenCzerniak, Alexandra Beth Czerniakwas born October 9, 1989 inNorthampton Mass.

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YR GP SH G A P DS

2008 18 1 0 0 0 0

Total 18 1 0 0 0 0

YR GP SH G A P DS

2008 18 11 2 1 5 0

Total 18 11 2 1 5 0

MEET THE BULLDOGS


Emily makes defending lookeasy. Her composure andpoise on defense is conta-gious, and her decision-making skills and ability tostart the attack are reallygoing to help us this fall.

Aly is a very coachable forward. She plays with a lot of heart and works very hard in team conditioning, in the weight roomand on the field. Aly has great awareness on the field and continues to improve her stick skills.

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As a freshman: Made threestarts in goal as a freshmanwhile appearing in sevengames... Made 36 saves in 330minutes of action... Had a .655save percentage and a 4.02goals against average for theseason.

Before Bryant: A 2008 graduateof Waltham Senior High School,Gullotti was a two-year letter-

winner and starting goalie forthe Hawks... Led team to three-straight league championships...Team captain... League All-Starselection... Named league Goalieof the Year... Also lettered inlacrosse and skiing... NationalHonor Society member.

Personal: Daughter of Jamesand Karen Gullotti, Jennifer Gul-lotti was born January 15, 1990...

Gullotti's grandparents, NancyGraham and Ron Ludington,were 1960 Olympic Ice SkatingBronze Medalists as well as four-year U.S. Champions.

JENNIFER GULLOTTISophomore • Goalkeeper • 5-5 • Waltham Mass. / Waltham Senior HS 35

YR GP GAA SV% SV SO

2008 7 4.02 .655 36 0

Total 7 4.02 .655 36 0

Jen is extremely competitive and is one of our hardest workers on and off the field. Shepushes the entire team and is one of the most fit players we have. Her cutthroat attitude inpractice and in games and her will to win is exactly what a coach looks for in a goalkeeper.

COURTNEY LANDISophomore • Forward • 5-7 • Kingston, N.Y. / Kingston HS

As a freshman: Scored thegame-winning goal in both ofBryant's wins... Tied for fifth onthe team with four points...Played in 12 games while mak-ing two starts... Scored game-winners in first win of the yearover Mansfield and again in firstDivision I win (3-1) over Siena...Took seven shots, putting allseven on net to lead the teamwith a perfect shot percentage.

Before Bryant: A 2008 gradu-

ate of Kingston High School,Landi was a three-year letter-winner and starting forward forthe Tigers... Helped team to MidHudson Athletic League Cham-pionship and Section 9 Cham-pionship as a freshman and asenior... Set school records forgoals in a season (34) and as-sists in a season (15) as a sen-ior... Finished career with 60goals and 35 assists... Leagueall-star, first team selection andall-state selection as a junior

and senior... Captain as a sen-ior... Also lettered in track,alpine skiing and crew... Setschool record in the steeplechase and sprint medley relay...French Honor Society member...National Honor Society mem-ber.

Personal: Daughter of Jeffreyand Rosemary Landi, CourtneyLandi was born September 18,1989... Has one brother, Peter.

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KARLIE TISCIASophomore • Defense • 5-5 • Stamford, Conn. / Stamford HS

As a freshman: Starting all 18games at defense for the Bull-dogs... Registered two shots ongoal and one defensive save onthe season.

Before Bryant: A 2008 gradu-ate of Stamford High School,Tiscia was a four-year letterwin-ner for the Black Knights... Ledteam to a state championshipas a senior... Captain and first

team all-conference selection asjunior and senior... First teamall-state selection as a senior...Second team all-state selectionas a junior... Also lettered intrack and softball... Honor rollstudent.

Personal: Daughter of David andKarie Tiscia, Karilyn Tiscia wasborn September 20, 1990... Hasone brother, Matthew... Father

played baseball for Central Con-necticut... Mother played softballfor Jacksonville University.

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MEET THE BULLDOGS

YR GP SH G A P DS

2008 12 7 2 0 4 0

Total 12 7 2 0 4 0

YR GP SH G A P DS

2008 18 2 0 0 0 1

Total 18 2 0 0 0 1

Courtney has incredible speed and a natural ability to put the ball in the back of the net. We arecounting on her increase our scoring production this year.

Karlie is a very unassuming defender. She possesses those intangible little skills that get her out of trouble. That combined withher ability to make stops makes her a unique asset to our defense.


Elise is an incredibly fast and skilled forward. Along with her tenacity and willto win, we are excited by what she will offer to our forward line.

10ASIA O’HAN

Freshman • Forward • 5-6Red Hook, N.Y. / Red Hook HS

Before Bryant: A 2009 graduate of RedHook High School, O’Han was a three-yearletterwinner for the Raiders... Helped teamto three-straight Section 9 Championshipappearances, including a victory in 2006...Three-time all-league selection... Earned

an all-state nod as a senior... Poughkeepsie Journal First Teamselection... Freeman All-Star... Also lettered in softball, whereshe was an all-league nominee in 2008 and 2009, and bas-ketball, where she was an all-league honorable mention as ajunior... National Honor Society member.

Personal: Daughter of Joseph and Karen O’Han, Asia MarieO’Han was born August 15, 1991.

Asia is an extremely athletic and aggressive player who willadd some speed to the midfield. Her defensive skills in themiddle will help improve our counterattack opportunitiesas well.

12RACHEL BLITZ

Freshman • Defense • 5-4 Riverwoods, Ill. / Deerfield HS

Before Bryant: A 2008 graduate of Deerfield High School,Blitz was a three-year starter for the Warriors... Led team toa No. 5 ranking in Illinois... Named team captain as a sen-ior... Two-time team MVP... Two-time all-state selection as ajunior and senior... Named an all-academic selection in2008... Named the Deerfield Scholar-Athlete... Competed in

every athletic season for all four years at Deerfield... Also participated in the Fu-tures program from 2006-08... Member of the Windy City Flyers field hockey clubwhere she was the recipient of the Impact Player award and was named teamMVP in 2008... Participated in the National Field Hockey Festival and the CollegeConnection from 2006-08, the 2008 Disney Showcase and the 2009 National In-door Tournament... Also lettered in soccer, where ranks No. 7 all-time in careerassists, and basketball... Four-year student council member... High honor roll.

Personal: Daughter of Alan and Caron Blitz, Rachel Eliza Blitz was born on March24, 1991... Has one sister, Cortney.

ELISE DRISCOLLFreshman • Forward • 5-8

Harwich, Mass. / Harwich HS

Before Bryant: A 2009 graduate of Harwich High School,Driscoll was a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter forthe Rough Riders... Led team to an undefeated 16-0-2 sea-son as a senior and the South Shore League championshipas a freshman... Two-time league all-star... Led her team,league and state in scoring as a senior... Named a 2008

Boston Herald All-Scholastic selection... 2009 Tri-sport Female Athlete Award re-cipient... Also played four years of softball and basketball... High honor roll.

Personal: Daughter of Thomas and Cheryl Driscoll, Elise M. Driscoll was bornJune 27, 1990... Has two brothers, Michael and Dana.

7YEAWOMA JOHNSON

Freshman • Defense • 5-4Franklin, Mass. / Franklin HS

Before Bryant: A 2009 graduate of Franklin High School,Johnson was a letterwinner and starter for the Panthers...Also played lacrosse for four years and participated in in-door track as a junior... Member of student government andstudent council... Honor roll student.

Personal: Daughter of Chirstian and Marie-Rose Johnson, Yeawoma Marie-RoseJohnson was born May 12, 1991... Has a brother, Eloma, who is currently a soph-omore on the Bryant football team.

Chiedza is an extremely skilled and patient midfielder. She plays with a lot ofpoise and will be an asset to the midfield.

BRITTANY VASCONCELOS

Freshman • Midfield • 5-5Tiverton, R.I. / Taft School

Before Bryant: A 2009 graduate of theTaft School in Watertown, Conn., Vascon-celos was a three-year letterwinner for theRhinos... Led team to a state champi-onship appearance as a sophomore and

the quarterfinals as a senior... All-region selection... AcademicAll-American... Also lettered in basketball, lacrosse and soft-ball... Student council member... Honor roll student.

Personal: Daughter of Mario and Carolyn Vasconcelos, Brit-tany Ruth Vasconcelos was born April 10, 1990... Has onebrother, Kyle, and one sister, Julia.

Brittany is a great athlete and has tremendous skills whichwill make her an asset to our midfield. She has great aware-ness on the field and is a true playmaker.


CHELSEA THEOKASFreshman • Midfield/Defense • 5-6

Merrimack, N.H. / Merrimack HS

Before Bryant: A 2009 graduate of Merri-mack High School, Theokas was a three-year starter for the Tomahawks... Led teamto the school’s first-ever postseason ap-pearance in 2007 and again in 2008...Named a second team all-state selection as

a sophomore... Two-time first team all-state selection as a jun-ior and senior... Three-time Nashua Telegraph All-Star... Also wasa four-year letterwinner in swimming and a one-year letterwin-ner in lacrosse... Earned Honors all four years... Named to Prin-cipal’s All-Academic List... National Honor Society member.

Personal: Daughter of James and Judith Theokas, ChelseaAmber Theokas was born August 15, 1991... Has one sister,Taylor.

Chelsea is a intelligent defender who knows when to be aggressive and when to play with patience. We are lookingforward to working her into our backfield.

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Yeawoma is an extremely athletic, driven and intense player. We are excitedto add her competitive attitude to our team.

Rachel is a very skillful defender and has a great understanding of space. Shesees the field well and we’ll be expecting her to provide fitness and athleticismto the backfield along with her game sense.

MEET THE NEWCOMERS

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23CHIEDZA MAWEMA

Freshman • Midfield • 5-6Harare, Zimbabwe / Dominican Convent HS

Before Bryant: A 2009 graduate of Dominican ConventHigh School in Harare, Zimbabwe, Mawema was a three-year starter for the Zimbabwe U-16A team... Served as co-captain in 2008... Was a starter on Zimbabwe’s U-21women’s team in 2008... Played four years of field hockeyat Dominican Convent, earning half colours for athletic

achievement in 2007 and full colours in 2008... Also lettered in swimming, ten-nis and basketball.

Personal: Daughter of Nelson and Memory Mawema, Chiedza Auxillia Mawemawas born January 23, 1992... Both two sisters, Rude and Kundayi, play fieldhockey, while Kundayi is a senior captain for the Bulldogs in 2009.

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2008 YEAR IN REVIEW


2008 BRYANT FIELD HOCKEY FINAL RESULTSOverall: 2-16 Home: 1-1 Away: 1-15

AUGUST Fri 29 vs. St. Joseph’s (@ Drexel) . . . . . . . . . . .0-6 LossSun 31 at Temple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-5 Loss

SEPTEMBER Mon 1 MANSFIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 WinSat 6 at Lehigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Loss Fri 12 at St. Francis (PA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Loss Sun 14 at Robert Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Loss (OT) Sat 20 at University of Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7 LossTue 23 at La Salle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 Loss Sat 27 at Colgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 Loss

OCTOBER Fri 3 at Sacred Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 LossSun 5 RIDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 LossSat 11 at Cornell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-9 Loss Sat 18 at Davidson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 lossSun 19 vs. Radford (@ Davidson) . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Loss Wed 22 at Dartmouth College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 LossFri 24 vs. Towson (@ Villia Julie College) . . . . .1-7 LossSun 26 vs. Rutgers (@ PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-6 Loss

NOVEMBERSun 2 at Siena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 Win

2008 BRYANT FIELD HOCKEY FINAL STATISTICS## Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-ATT DSV4 Elise Boissoneau 18-18 4 0 8 31 .129 19 .613 0 0-0 017 Caitlan Johnson 18-18 2 2 6 20 .100 11 .550 0 0-0 08 Katherine Andrusin 18-17 2 2 6 11 .182 7 .636 0 0-0 018 Alexandra Czerniak 18-12 2 1 5 11 .182 8 .727 0 0-1 011 Courtney Landi 12-2 2 0 4 7 .286 7 1.000 2 0-0 03 Colleen Wilson 17-8 1 2 4 11 .091 8 .727 0 0-0 021 Julie Kuchyt 14-11 1 2 4 6 .167 3 .500 0 0-0 015 Danielle Moody 18-14 1 1 3 10 .100 6 .600 0 0-1 016 Kelly Frantz 15-9 1 1 3 7 .143 4 .571 0 0-0 06 Tia Pydynkowski 16-2 1 1 3 4 .250 2 .500 0 0-0 07 Jenna DeMello 18-1 0 1 1 7 .000 1 .143 0 0-0 029 Toby Maltz 13-0 0 1 1 4 .000 2 .500 0 0-0 02 Lauren Alexander 18-18 0 0 0 3 .000 1 .333 0 0-0 05 Karlie Tiscia 18-18 0 0 0 2 .000 2 1.000 0 0-0 177 Emily Charpentier 18-17 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 022 Alex Guisti 14-0 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0-0 01 Brittany Glenn 17-9 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 072 Kundayi Mawema 16-15 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 035 Jennifer Gullotti 7-3 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 019 Christy Geslak 9-6 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 1

Total............... 18 17 14 48 137 .124 82 .599 2 0-2 2Opponents........... 18 91 71 253 413 .220 255 .617 16 2-3 1

## Name GP-GS Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct W L T Sho Faced35 Jennifer Gullotti 7-3 330:40 19 4.02 36 .655 0 3 0 0 10172 Kundayi Mawema 16-15 937:17 72 5.38 130 .644 2 13 0 0 308TM TEAM 0:00 0 0.00 1 1.000 0 0 0 0 0

Total............... 18 1267:57 91 5.02 167 .647 2 16 0 0 409Opponents........... 18 1267:28 17 0.94 64 .790 15 2 0 8 134

EIGHT NAMED TO NFHCA 2008 DIVISION I NATIONAL ACADEMIC SQUAD

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The Bryant University Department ofAthletics and head coach Shaunessy Saucier are pleasedto announce the recognition of the eight members of theBulldog field hockey team named to the 2008 NFHCA Division I national academic squad.

Senior Jenna DeMello (Mohegan Lake, N.Y.) and juniorCaitlan Johnson (Walpole, Mass.) join a pair of sophomores, Elise Boissoneau (Ashburnham, Mass.) andToby Maltz(Andover, Mass.), and a quartet of freshmen,Katherine Andrusin (North Andover, Mass.), Emily Charpentier (Walpole, Mass.), Christy Geslak (East Setauket, N.Y.) and Courtney Landi (Kingston, N.Y.) onthe National Field Hockey Coaches Association list of academic all-stars.

The National Academic Squad recognizes student-athleteswho have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higherthrough the first semester of the 2008-09 academic year.

BULLDOG TRADITIONS: ALL-TIME AWARDS

JAIME BESS ’032000: NFHCA Academic All-American2001: Northeast-10 Gold Scholar 2002: NFHCA Academic All-American2003: NFHCA Academic All-American

Bryant Scholar-Athlete of the Year

DARCI BROWN ’012000: NFHCA Academic All-American2001: Bryant Scholar-Athlete of the Year

KERRY BURKE ’062005: NFHCA Senior All-Star

MAUREEN BURNS ’062002: NE-10 Freshman of the Year

Second Team All-ConferenceNCAA All-Tournament Team

2004: First Team All-ConferenceNFHCA Second Team All-American

2005: First Team All-ConferenceNFHCA Senior All-StarECAC All-StarNFHCA Second Team All-AmericanBryant Athlete of the YearNE-10 NCAA Woman of the Year

CAROLINE CARR ’082007: NFHCA Division II Senior All-Star

HEIDI CHIRIGOTIS ’042002: First Team All-Conference2003: NFHCA All-American

First Team All-ConferenceNortheast-10 Player of YearNFHCA Senior All-StarNCAA All-Tournament Team

DANIELLE DUNHAM ’042002: First Team All-Conference2003: NFHCA Senior All-Star

MICHAELA DWYER ’072006: NE-10 All-Academic

NFHCA Senior All-Star

JEN•ELDRIDGE ’042003: NFHCA Academic All-American

MICHELLE GOODFELLOW ’021999: First Team All-Conference

EMILY GRANDMONT ’022001: NFHCA All-American

ELIZABETH GUNN ’042000: First Team All-Conference

NE-10 Freshman of the Year2001: Northeast-10 Silver Scholar

NFHCA Academic All-American2002: NFHCA Academic All-American

NFHCA All-American2003: NFHCA Academic All-American

Bryant Athlete of the YearSecond Team All-ConferenceNFHCA Senior All-StarNFHCA All-American

Dean’s List Eight Semesters

ERIN HOFFMAN ‘042003: NFHCA Senior All-Star

CAITLAN JOHNSON ’092007: First Team All-Conference

ECAC All-Star

BECKY LAFRANCOIS ’052003: NFHCA Academic All-American

Bryant Presidential Scholar4.0 GPA Four Semesters

REBECCA LANGE ’082007: NFHCA Division II Senior All-Star

MICHELLE LEWIS ’052003: NFHCA Academic All-American

Bryant Presidential ScholarDean’s List Eight Semesters

MELISSA MANSEAU ’042000: Honerable Mention All-Conference2001: Second Team All-Conference2002: NFHCA All-American

NCAA All-Tournament TeamFirst Team All-Conference

2003: NFHCA All-AmericanFirst Team All-ConferenceNFHCA Senior All-Star

KUNDAYI MAWEMA ’092007: Second Team All-Conference

COURTNEY O’BRIEN ’082007: First Team All-Conference

NFHCA Division II Senior All-Star

KRISTEN PATAT ’052003: NFHCA Academic All-American

Northeast-10 Silver Scholar2004: NFHCA Senior All-Star

LAYNIE SADLER ’072005: NE-10 All-Academic

NFHCA Academic All-American2006: NFHCA All-American

Second Team All-ConferenceNE-10 All-AcademicNFHCA Senior All-Star

LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT ’031999: First Team All-Conference

KRISTIN TIGHE ’072006: NFHCA All-American

ECAC All-StarFirst Team All-ConferenceNFHCA Senior All-Star

JAMIE WALL ’052003: NFHCA All-American

First Team All-ConferenceNFHCA Academic All-American

JEAN WALL ’042001: NFHCA Academic All-American

Northeast-10 Gold Scholar4.0 GPA Fall Semester2002: NFHCA Academic All-American2003: NFHCA Academic All-American2004: Bryant Scholar-Athlete of the Year

MARYBETH WINSLOW ’012000: NFHCA Senior All-Star

Honorable Mention All-Conference

ALL-TIME TEAM, INDIVIDUAL & ACADEMIC AWARDS

Courtney O’Brien ’08

Michaela Dwyer ’07


RK PLAYER PTS YEAR

2. Laynie Sadler 44 2006

3. Elizabeth Gunn 34 2000


5. Maureen Burns 27 2002

RK PLAYER PTS YEAR

1.Caroline CarrErin HoffmanHeidi Chirigotis

8200520032003

4.

Caitlan JohnsonHeidi Chirigotis

(3x)Julie KuchytKelly Frantz

Laynie Sadler

6

20062003

200720072004

POINTS IN A GAME8

Three Tied2003, 2005

POINTS IN A SEASON56*

Heidi Chirigotis, 2003* Ranks T-16th all-time (DII)

RK PLAYER PTS YEAR

2. Elizabeth Gunn 97 2000-2003

3. Maureen Burns 84 2002-2005

4. Laynie Sadler 77 2003-2006

5. MelissaManseau 62 2000-

2003

POINTS IN A CAREER105*

Heidi Chirigotis, 2000-03* Ranks 41st all-time (DII)

RK PLAYER GLS YEAR

3.

Caitlan JohnsonErin Hoffman

Heidi Chirigotis(3x)

Julie KuchytKelly Frantz

Laynie Sadler

3

200620032003

200720072004

GOALS IN A GAME4

Caroline Carr, 2005Heidi Chirigotis, 2003

RK PLAYER GLS YEAR

2. Laynie Sadler 16 2006

3. Elizabeth Gunn(Led nation)

15 2002


5. Emily Grandmont 11 2001

GOALS IN A SEASON27*

Heidi Chirigotis, 2003* Led nation; Ranks 10th all-time (DII)

RK PLAYER DSS YEAR

2. Danielle Dunham 5 2000-

2003

2. Kristin Tighe 5 2003-2006

4. Michelle Lewis 4 2003-2004

5. Krissy Levis 2 2004-2006

DEF. SAVES IN A CAREER6

Deanne Viverios, 2003-2006Jamie Wall, 2001-2004

RK PLAYER SOS YEAR

2. KundayiMawema 3 2006


4. Kristen Patat 2 2004

5. Three Tied 1 2003-2006

SHUTOUTS IN A SEASON

5Kristen Patat, 2002 & 2003

RK PLAYER GAA YEAR

2. MegahanLovell 1.63 2002

3. KundayiMawema 1.85 2007

4. KundayiMawema 1.99 2006

5. Kristen Patat 2.23 2003

BEST GAA IN A SEASON

1.10Kristen Patat, 2002

RK PLAYER ATS YEAR

2. Maureen BurnsRanks T-23rd all-time (DII)

28 2002-2005

3. Erin Hoffman 21 2000-2003

4. CourtneyO’Brien 19 2004-

2007


ASSISTS IN A CAREER38*

Melissa Manseau, 2000-03* Ranks 5th all-time (DII)

RK PLAYER ATS YEAR

3. MelissaManseau (2x) 10 2000

2002

5. Maureen Burns 8 2005

ASSISTS IN A SEASON12*

Melissa Manseau, 2003Laynie Sadler, 2006

RK PLAYER ATS YEAR

1.

Laynie SadlerMaureen Burns

(2x)Melissa Manseau

3

2006200420032003

5. Nine Tied 2 2003-2007

ASSISTS IN A GAME3

Three Tied2003, 2004, 2006

RK YEAR WINS

2. 2002 13

3. 2007 12

4. 2006 11

5. 20042001 7

TEAM WINS IN A SEASON

162003

RK PLAYER SOS YEAR

2. Sharon Foley 7 1999-2001

3. KundayiMawema 6 2006-

pres.

4. Kasey Kortz 2 2004-2007

5. Meghan LovellMarie Grant 1 2003

2005

SHUTOUTS IN A CAREER

14Kristen Patat, 2001-2004

RK PLAYER GAA YEAR

2. MeghanLovell 1.96 2000-

2003

3. KandayiMawema 2.79 2006-

pres.

4. Kasey Kortz 3.06 2004-2007

5. Marie Grant 4.11 2005

BEST GAA IN A CAREER

1.70Kristen Patat, 2001-2004

RK PLAYER GLS YEAR

2. Elizabeth GunnRanks T-39th all-time (DII)

44 2000-2003


4. Maureen Burns 28 2002-2005

5. CourtneyO’Brien 21 2004-

2007

GOALS IN A CAREER48*

Heidi Chirigotis, 2000-03* Ranks T-29th all-time (DII)

RK PLAYER SVS YEAR


3. Kasey Kortz 22 2005



SAVES IN A GAME

30Kundayi Mawema, 2007

RK PLAYER SVS YEAR





SAVES IN A SEASON188*

Sharon Foley, 1999* Ranks T-34th all-time (DII)

RK PLAYER SVS YEAR

2. Kristen Parat 414 2001-2004

3. Sharon Foley 335 1999-2001.

4. Kasey Kortz 119 2004-2007

5. Marie Grant 66 2005

SAVES IN A CAREER

428Kundayi Mawema, 2006-Present

RK PLAYER DSS YEAR

2. Michelle Lewis 4 2003

2. Deanne Viveiros 4 2004

2. Jamie Wall 4 2003

5. Five Tied 2 2003-2006

DEF. SAVES IN A SEASON

5Danielle Dunham, 2003

RK PLAYER WS YEAR

2. KundayiMawema 24 2006-

pres.

3. Sharon Foley 16 1999-2001

4. Meghan Lovell 8 2000-2003

5. Kasey Kortz 4 2004-2007

WINS IN A CAREER

33Kristen Patat, 2001-04

RK PLAYER WS YEAR




5. Meghan Lovell 3 2003

WINS IN A SEASON

13Kristen Patat, 2003

RK DATE PTS

2. Oct. 11, 2004vs. Saint Amselm 15

2. Oct. 2, 2003 vs. Assumption 15

4.

Aug. 28, 2005 vs.Mansfield

Sept. 9, 2006 vs. AICSept. 10, 2007 vs.

Merrimack

14

TEAM POINTS IN A GAME

16Aug. 29, 2004 vs. Mansfield

RK YEAR PTS

2. 2003 147

3. 2007 120

4. 2006 118

5. 2005 88

TEAM POINTS IN A SEASON

1552002

RK DATE GLS

2.

8/28/05 vs. Mansfield10/11/04

vs. Saint Anselm10/2/03

vs. Assumption10/22/03 & 9/9/06

vs. Amer. Int’l9/10/07 vs. Merrimack

5

TEAM GOALS IN A GAME

7Aug. 29, 2004 vs. Mansfield

RK YEAR PTS

2. 2003 54

3. 2007 43

4. 2006 42

5. 2004 32

TEAM GOALS IN A SEASON

572002

* Ranks T-31st all-time (DII)

THE RECORD BOOK


NORTHEAST CONFERENCE MEMBERSCentral Connecticut - New Britain, Conn.

Fairleigh Dickinson - Teaneck, N.J.Long Island - Brooklyn, N.Y.

Monmouth* - West Long Branch, N.J.Mount Saint Mary’s - Emmitsburg, Md.

Quinnipiac* - Hamden, Conn.Robert Morris* - Moon Township, Pa.

Sacred Heart* - Fairfield, Conn.Saint Francis (NY) - Brooklyn, N.Y.Saint Francis (PA)* - Loretto, Pa.

Wagner - Staten Island, N.Y.

Bryant University (2012-13) - Smithfield, R.I.

THE NEW HOME FOR

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

NORTHEAST CONFERENCE FIELD HOCKEY ASSOCIATE MEMBERSLock Haven University - Lock Haven, Pa.

Rider University - Lawrenceville, N.J.Siena - Loudonville, N.Y.

* Volleyball participating institutions

2009 Bryantfield hockey

Schedule

2009 Bryantfield hockey

ScheduleAUGUSTHOFSTRA PRIDE INVITATIONAL (Hempstead, N.Y.)Sun 30 vs. Maine 1:00 p.m. Mon 31 at Hofstra 1:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBERSat 5 LEHIGH 1:00 p.m. Sat 12 at Harvard 1:00 p.m. Sun 13 at Brown 2:00 p.m. Wed 16 at Fairfield 4:00 p.m. Sat 26 COLGATE 1:00 p.m. Sun 27 at Dartmouth 3:00 p.m. Wed 30 at Holy Cross TBA

OCTOBERFri 2 at Robert Morris 1:00 p.m. Sun 4 at Saint Francis (PA) 12:00 p.m.Sun 11 LOCK HAVEN 1:00 p.m. Fri 16 at Rider TBA Sun 18 at Sacred Heart 12:00 p.m.Fri 23 SIENA 7:00 p.m. Sun 25 QUINNIPIAC 1:00 p.m. Fri 30 MONMOUTH 5:00 p.m. 2009 SENIOR DAYSat 31 LA SALLE 5:00 p.m.

2009 bryant university field hockey media guide

Documents

cell phone

yearcareer record

program record

university entrance

allie weinbergeroffice

jason sullivanoffice

bulldog stadium

football stadium