SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's basketball team welcomes first-place UAlbany to the Chace Athletic Center for a Thursday night America East match-up on Thursday.

The Particulars
Opponent: UAlbany
Location: Smithfield, R.I. | Chace Athletic Center
Date and Time: Thursday, January 16 - 6:00 PM
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Game Notes: Bryant | UAlbany

THE SERIES

• UAlbany leads the series 5-1, with the Bulldog's last win coming in 2019. Bryant went 0-2 last season against the Great Danes, with the second game resulting in a 64-62 loss at the Chace Athletic Center.

 WHAT TO KNOW

• Nia Scott has led the Bulldogs in rebounding in 13 games this season. She is top of the conference in total REB (146) and RPG (9.1).
•  The Bulldogs return home after their last home game was on December 7th.
• Mia Mancini is averaging 11.0 ppg in three AE games and shooting 36% from deep.
• Olivia Fernandez tallied ten points for the second time this season at UVM. She also made her first three-pointer in AE play.
• Silvia Gonzalez had her second multi-three-pointer game in three AE games on Saturday.
   

• UAlbany heads into Thursday with a 14-3 overall and 4-0 conference records. The Great Danes are top of the conference and are currently on a four-game winning streak.
• Kayla Cooper is averaging 17.2 ppg and is top three in the AE in ppg, total points, field goals, fg per game, and rebounds.
• The Great Danes have the highest scoring margin in the conference (+11.2) and hold their opponents to 54.6 ppg, leading the America East.