SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant men's basketball team returns home to host the UMass Lowell Riverhawks this Saturday at the Chace Athletic Center. Tip is set for 4:00 p.m.
Saturday's game will stream on ESPN+. The Bulldogs will aim to improve to stay unbeaten in league play after victories over Maine, Vermont, and UAlbany earlier this month.
The Particulars
Opponent: UMass Lowell
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Saturday, Jan. 18 - 4:00 PM
Live Stats: Sidearm
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Bryant | UMass Lowell
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THE SERIES
- Bryant will be looking to earn their first Division I win over UMass Lowell on Saturday.
- The Bulldogs are 0-5 against the Riverhawks since moving to the AE. (19-22 All-Time)
- Bryant last squared off with UML in the AE Semifinals where the Riverhawks would come away with a 77-70 victory.
BRYANT DEFEATS ALBANY ON THURSDAY
- Bryant improved to 3-0 in America East play this season with a win over defeat the University at Albany on Thursday night. The Bulldogs would win by a final score of 89-79.
- Saturday's victory marked the Bulldogs fifth straight win over UAlbany since joining the America East. They are now 5-3 all-time.
- Rafael Pinzon and Earl Timberlake would combine for 43 while five total Bulldogs would finish in double-figures.
RAF'S RETURN TO FORM
- After suffering a lower body injury against St. John's on Dec. 11 Rafael Pinzon would miss the next three games for the Black and Gold. Pinzon would return to action against Maine on Jan. 4.
- In his second start since his return, Pinzon posted 22 points on 8-17 shooting and converted 4-8 three point threes. He would also have five assists, three rebounds, and three steals.
- Pinzon currently leads the nation in three point percentage, shooting 48.0 from beyond the arc.
FIVE MORE THINGS TO KNOW
- Rafael Pinzon would be Bryant's leading scorer last time out against the Riverhawks. Pinzon would finish with 24 points on 9-18 shooting while playing a full 40 minutes in the 2024 America East Semifinal. He also had 4 rebounds and a block.
- Earl Timberlake had a near triple-double at UAlbany, finishing with 21 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. He would also record four blocks.
- Connor Withers tallied 16 points on 4-7 shooting at Albany. He would also have seven rebounds, three assists, and a block.
- Kvonn Cramer posted 11 points, four rebounds, two steals, and two blocks on Thursday.
- Keyshawn Mitchell would record ten points at Albany on Thursday; going 5-8 from the field. He would also add on seven rebounds.
