SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant men's basketball team will head on the road and take on UAlbany this Thursday at the Broadview Center . Tip is set for 6:30 p.m.
Thursday's game will stream on ESPN+. The Bulldogs will aim to improve to 3-0 in America East play following victories over Maine and Vermont. Thursday will also mark Bryant's first road matchup of the 2025 conference slate.
The Particulars
Opponent: UAlbany
Location: Broadview Center (Albany, N.Y.)
Date and Time: Thursday, Jan. 16 - 6:30 PM
Live Stats: Sidearm
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes:
Bryant | UAlbany
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THE SERIES
- Bryant is currently 4-3 all-time against UAlbany
- The Bulldogs have won all four of their matchups against the Great Danes since joining the America East.
BRYANT DEFEATS VERMONT ON SATURDAY
- Bryant improved to 2-0 in America East play this season with a win over defending conference champion Vermont on Saturday. The Bulldogs would win by a final score of 73-53.
- Saturday's victory marked the Bulldogs first win over Vermont since joining the America East and just the second in their series history (Previous: 11/16/13).
- Bryant would overcome a double-digit deficit with 8:21 to go in the first half and proceeded to outscore the Catamounts 43-8 over the next 17 minutes of play.
WITHERS HAS HIS WAY
- Connor Withers led all scorers in Bryant's win over UVM, tallying 19 points on 8-14 shooting.
- Withers would also have 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and a block against the Catamounts.
- Saturday marked Withers 7th double-figure scoring effort of the season and the 44th of his career.
FIVE MORE THINGS TO KNOW
- Rafael Pinzon would record 13 points on 5-17 shooting (3-8 from 3P) in his first start since Dec.11th. Prior to last week, Pinzon had missed the last three games with a lower body injury. He would have 6 points off the bench against Maine on Jan. 4.
- Barry Evans poured in 13 points of his own against UVM along with 7 rebounds and 4 assists. This marked his 15th double-figure scoring effort of the season and the 17th in his career.
- Earl Timberlake added 12 points of his own in Saturday's win and would have 4 steals.
- Kvonn Cramer posted 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals last Saturday.
- Bryant assistant coach Ryan Daly, previously coached at UAlbany from 2022-2024
