March 31, 2008

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College's Robert Bryan (Apex, N.C.) was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Defensive Player of the Week for men's lacrosse on Monday, March 31. It marks the second time in three weeks that Bryan has earned the league's weekly defensive honor.

On March 29, Bryan led the Friars to a 4-3 victory over Siena, in four overtimes, on the Saint's home field in Loudonville, N.Y. Siena entered the game averaging a league-best 13.00 goals per game and Bryan allowed just three goals in 75:58 minutes of action between the pipes. He faced a total of 38 shots, recorded 11 saves and picked up five groundballs. It marked the fourth game this season he recorded 10+ saves, including each of the last two contests.

Providence College has won three-straight games since opening the MAAC regular-season schedule (3-0) and have won eight-consecutive, regular-season league games dating back to the 2007 season. The Friars return to action on Saturday, April 5 against MAAC foe Mount St. Mary's. The game will be played at the Friar Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex in Providence, R.I. and opening face off is set for 2:05 p.m. The match-up will be televised locally via tape delay and will air on Sunday, April 6 at Noon on Cox Sports.

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