BRYANT WINS 2006-2007 NORTHEAST-10
PRESIDENTS CUP

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

For Immediate Release

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South Easton, Mass. – Bryant University has claimed the 2006-2007 Northeast-10 Presidents Cup as announced by Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner David Brunk. This marks the third time in four years the Bulldogs have won the cup.

The Presidents Cup will be presented at the 2007 Northeast-10 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 4 at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston, Mass.

“I applaud Bryant University for winning their third President’s Cup in the last four years,” said Brunk. “That is quite an accomplishment. Bryant can directly attribute their success to the leadership of its administration, the dedication of their coaches and the superior facilities that its hard-working student-athletes are fortunate to participate on.”

The Bulldogs were consistent throughout the 2006-07 academic year, finishing in the top five in 17 sports (football, women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s golf, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s indoor track & field, men’s and women’s swimming & Diving, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s tennis, and men’s and women’s outdoor track & field).

Bryant (179.5) claimed the Northeast-10 regular season title in men’s lacrosse and a share of the Northeast-10 regular season title in football and women’s tennis. The Bulldogs then went on to win the Northeast-10 Tournament in women’s tennis.

Bentley College finished second overall posting 168.5 points, followed by last year’s President Cup winner Stonehill College (148.5). Southern Connecticut State University finished fourth with 141.5 points and the University of Massachusetts Lowell rounds out the top five with 131.5 points.

The rest of the field includes in order, Merrimack College (114), Le Moyne College (110), the College of Saint Rose (108), Saint Michael’s College (106), Southern New Hampshire University (91), Assumption College (90.5), Franklin Pierce College (89), Pace University (87.5), Saint Anselm College (80.5) and American International College (57.5).

The Presidents’ Cup is presented annually to signify overall athletic excellence in the Northeast-10 Conference and is awarded to the institution that compiles the most points based on the placement at the conclusion of the regular season of each of its programs which compete in league championships. Points for men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s swimming & diving, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track & field and men’s golf are awarded based on placement in respective conference championships.