Down To The Wire

Down To The Wire

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Down To The Wire episodes

  • Yahli Noy, Jasmine Trott, Casey Wensley: Bryant Bulldog Sports Hour: Ep. 24

    On this episode of the Bryant Bulldogs Sports Hour, we’ve got an outstanding lineup as several Bulldog programs build momentum across the spring and winter seasons.We open the show with Yahli Noy from Women’s Tennis to break down the team’s recent success and what’s fueling their strong stretch.At 8:30, Jasmine Trott joins the program to preview the upcoming America East Indoor Track & Field Championships and discuss what to expect from the Bulldogs on the big stage.In our final segment, Casey Wensley from Bryant Baseball stops by to react to the team’s electrifying series win over Davidson to open the 2026 season.Tune in for insight, energy, and everything happening across the Black and Gold. 🐾🎙️

    40 min
  • Lynne-Ann Kokoski, Jamion Christian, Chris Merritt: Bryant Bulldog Sports Hour: Ep. 22

    On this episode of the Bryant Bulldog Sports Hour, Brian Kostiw and Matt Carvalho sit down with Head Basketball Coaches Lynne-Ann Kokoski and Jamion Christian to recap wins over UNH last weekend. Then in our final segment, Head Football Coach Chris Merritt stops by to give us an offseason look at his program as well as thoughts on his Alma Mater Indiana winning the CFP National Championship, and Super Bowl thoughts.

    39 min
  • Lynne-Ann Kokoski, Maranda Nyborg, Harley Fuller: Bryant Bulldog Sport Hour: Ep. 21

    On this installment of the Bryant Bulldogs Sports Hour, Brian Kostiw recaps the latest in Bryant Basketball. Head Women's Basketball Coach Lynne-Ann Kokoski recaps big wins over UML and UAlbany giving Bryant a 4-0 start to conference play. Maranda Nyborg from the women's basketball team joins to discuss her 20 point outing at Lowell and the team's recent success and Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach Harley Fuller discusses the latest with men's hoopsTune in for all the latest on Bryant Hoops and where to watch both squads later this week 🏀

    38 min
  • Style Points: Down To The Wire: Ep. 229 (ft. Tyler Jarvis)

    On this episode of DTW, Brian Kostiw and special guest Tyler Jarvis break down the latest victories from the New England Patriots and the Bryant University Men's Basketball team.


    New England locked up the AFC East with a win over the Jets and the Bulldogs end non-conference play with a win over Worcester State.


    Brian and Tyler discuss, the ceiling for the Patriots, Drake Maye MVP odds, predictions for Bryant in America East play and so much more!


    Special thanks to Tyler for coming on the show. Tune in Now!!!

    1 hr 25 min
  • Lynne-Ann Kokoski, Ryan Klosterman, Jamion Christian: Bryant Bulldog Sports Hour Ep. 19

    On this episode of the Bryant Bulldogs Sports Hour, we’ve got a strong lineup of guests as several Bulldog programs continue to make noise.We open the show with Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lynne-Ann Kokoski, who joins us to break down Bryant’s victory over Boston College and discuss where her team stands moving forward.At 8:30, Head Baseball Coach Ryan Klosterman stops by to talk about his program and what lies ahead for the 2026 campaign.In our final segment, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jamion Christian joins the show as Bryant approaches the end of its non-conference schedule.Tune in for insight, interviews, and everything happening around the Black and Gold. 🐾🎙️

    45 min
  • Of Bulldogs and Pats: The Playbook W/ Matt Carvalho: Ep. 117 (Ft. Brian Kostiw)

    Tonight on The Playbook, Brian Kostiw of The Bryant Bulldogs Sports Hour joins us as a special guest cohost. We have plenty to get into especially as the New England Patriots have a marquee matchup this week taking on the Buffalo Bill's. Will the Patriots win the AFC East, and is this the continuation of the dynasty?​We also get into some John Cena talk as the GOAT will have his final match this Saturday at Saturday Night's Main Event. We discuss all that and more here on The Playbook.

    45 min
  • Maggie Fox, Morgan Walsh, Laura Clark, Olivia Hillman: Bryant Bulldog Sports Hour Ep. 18

    On this episode of the Bryant Bulldogs Sports Hour, Brian Kostiw and Matthew Carvalho break down the latest across Bryant Athletics as winter competition heats up.

    We kick things off after the first break with Assistant Track & Field Coach Maggie Fox, who dives into the start of the indoor season and previews what’s ahead for the Bulldogs.

    At 8:30, Head Coach Morgan Walsh of the No. 20 Ranked Women’s Bowling team joins the show to recap the first half of the season and discuss the growth of the program.

    In our final segment, we’re joined by ECC Preseason Bowler of the Year Laura Clark, and ECC Bowler of the Week Olivia Hillman to give us an inside look at their standout individual seasons so far.

    Tune in for a packed night of winter sports coverage, athlete insights, and everything happening around the Black and Gold. 🐾🎙️


    45 min
  • Lynne-Ann Kokoski, Jamion Christian, Ruby Tonelli-Smith: Bryant Bulldog Sports Hour Ep. 17

    On this episode of the Bryant Bulldog Sports Hour, we recap last weekend across Bryant Athletics and sit down with three standout guests from Women’s Basketball, Men’s Basketball, and Women’s Swimming & Diving.

    We open the show with Bryant Men’s Soccer, whose record-breaking season came to an end in the Third Round of the NCAA Tournament after a penalty shootout loss to Saint Louis. The Bulldogs and Billikens battled to a 2–2 draw through regulation and double overtime, with goals from Fermin Rodriguez and Muslim Umar giving Bryant a second-half lead before Saint Louis equalized. We look back on an unforgettable run and a historic year under Coach Ruben Resendes.

    In our first segment, Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lynne-Ann Kokoski joins us as the Bulldogs continue their best start in program history at 7–1. Coach Kokoski breaks down Bryant’s 1–1 week, including an impressive 83–56 win over Boston University and a hard-fought road battle at Providence. She discusses the emergence of Izzy Adams after her 24-point breakout performance, Mia Mancini’s dominant two-way play and rebounding, and the continued consistency of Nia Scott, who posted double-doubles in both games. We close the segment previewing this week’s matchups with Yale and Holy Cross.

    At 8:30, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jamion Christian stops by following a 1–1 week with a decisive 87–61 win over Mercy and a tight contest at Harvard. Coach Christian shares what he’s learned about his group after a challenging early-season schedule and highlights the rise of Ty Tabales, the America East Rookie of the Week who’s posted three straight double-digit scoring games. We also discuss the steady production from Timofei Rudovskii, the strong performance from Lenny Weber, and preview the upcoming slate against Stonehill and in-state rival Brown.

    At 8:45, Ruby Tonelli-Smith from Women’s Swimming & Diving joins the show after capturing first place in the 200 fly, capping off a huge weekend for the Bulldogs. Ruby talks us through her race, her repeated America East Swimmer of the Week honors, her transition from Australia to the U.S., her growth from freshman to sophomore year, and the impact of Coach Cameron and staff on her development.

    Tune in for a full night of insight, standout performances, and stories from across the Black and Gold.


    42 min

About Down To The Wire

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Down To The Wire was started in Early 2020 by a group of Bryant University students who wished to discuss their sports opinions and hot takes amongst a greater audience. Since then the show has grown to include interviews/collabs with Comedians, Social Media Influencers, & multiple Athletes of both Amateur & Professional status, in conjunction with classic sports talk radio.