BRYANT WINS 2007-2008 NORTHEAST-10 PRESIDENT'S CUP

Thursday, May 29, 2008

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South Easton, Mass. – Bryant University has claimed the 2007-2008 Northeast-10 Presidents Cup as announced by the Northeast-10 Conference. This marks the second straight year and fourth time in five years the Bulldogs won the award.

The Presidents Cup will be presented at the 2008 Northeast-10 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 2 at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston, Mass.

“Winning the Presidents’ Cup is an honor and a tribute to the outstanding hard work and commitment by Bryant’s student-athletes, coaches and support staff,” said Bryant Athletic Director Bill Smith. “It was a remarkable season for Bryant Athletics and to conclude the academic year with the Presidents’ Cup trophy is something our entire community can be very proud of. As a charter member of the Northeast-10 Conference, Bryant University wishes everyone in the league the very best in the future.”

The Bulldogs had consistent success throughout the 2007-2008 academic year, finishing in the top five in 17 sports (Men’s Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Men’s Golf, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Swimming & Diving, Women’s Swimming & Diving, Men’s Indoor Track & Field, Women’s Indoor Track & Field, Baseball, Men’s Lacrosse, Women’s Lacrosse, Softball, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis, Men’s Outdoor Track & Field and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field).

Bryant claimed the Northeast-10 regular season title in baseball, football, men’s tennis, women’s tennis and volleyball. The Bulldogs then went on to win the Northeast-10 Tournament in men’s lacrosse, men’s tennis and women’s tennis.

Bentley College finished second overall in the President Cup standings for the second straight year posting 170.5 points, followed by Stonehill College with 160.5 points. Southern Connecticut State University finished fourth with 137 points and the University of Massachusetts Lowell rounds out the top five with 130.5 points.

The rest of the field includes in order, Merrimack College (114.5), Le Moyne College (108.5), Assumption College (96), the College of Saint Rose (93), Saint Anselm College (92), Saint Michael’s College (86.5), Pace University (84.5), Southern New Hampshire University (82.5), Franklin Pierce University (81.5) and American International College (65).

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.

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