SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's basketball team begins a five-game road trip with a Wednesday afternoon matchup against Merrimack in North Andover.

The Particulars
Opponent: Merrimack
Location: North Andover, Mass. | Lawler Arena
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 19 - 4:00 PM
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Game Notes: Bryant

THE SERIES

• This is the 23rd matchup between the Warriors and the Bulldogs, with Bryant leading the all-time series 12-10, and is 5-6 against Merrimack in Massachusetts.
• The Black and Gold defeated the Warriors last year at the Chace 65-50. 

WHAT TO KNOW

• The Bulldogs are off to a 4-0 start for the second-straight season. It marks the first time in program history that Bryant has started 4-0 in consecutive seasons.
• Mia Mancini posted her first 20+ point game of the season with a 24-point performance in the win against Rider. She also recorded her 200th career assist, becoming the sixth player in DI program history to achieve this milestone.
• The Bulldogs have out-rebounded every opponent this season and have also won by 20+ points in three of four games. They tallied a season-high 81 points against the Broncs. This is the second time in the last three seasons that Bryant has posted 80+ points versus a DI opponent.
• Nia Scott has led the team in rebounds in every game this season and has at least nine boards in all four games. She currently leads the America East in rebounds per game with 11.3.
• Maranda Nyborg registered 10+ points for the third time this season and posted a season-high four assists in on Saturday. She is averaging 12.5 ppg this year.
• Mimi Rubino made a season-high four from deep against the Broncs. She tied her season-high of 15 points and now has three games with double-figures.

• Merrimack heads into Wednesday with a 2-2 record and recently defeated Northeastern 83-65 last weekend.
• Lydia Melashneko leads the Warriors, averaging 14 ppg, and is shooting 55.5% from deep.
• Merrimack attempts 26.5 three's per game, which is top-40 in the country.