SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's basketball team begins America East play with a home game against New Hampshire on New Year's Day at the Chace Athletic Center.
The Particulars
Opponent: New Hampshire
Location: Smithfield, R.I. | Chace Athletic Center
Date and Time: Thursday, January 1Â - 6:00 PM
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THEÂ SERIES
- Bryant is 12-5 all-time against UNH.
- The Bulldogs have won the last four matchups. The most recent game was a memorable one, with former Bulldog Ali Brigham hitting a buzzer-beater to secure the victory for the Bulldogs (42-41).
WHAT TO KNOW
- Bryant improved to 10-3, the most non-conference wins in DI program history.
- The Bulldogs recorded a season-high 14 steals against FP. This is the sixth time that Bryant has tallied 10+ steals, and they have reached this mark in three consecutive games.
- Mia Mancini is averaging a career-high 4.7 assists per game. She has multiple assists in every game this year and is only the third player in DI program history to be averaging 4.5+ APG.
- Nia Scott is averaging a near double-double this season with a career-high 12.9 ppg and 9.2 rpg. She has reached at least ten points in 11 of 13 games this year. Scott is shooting 55% from the floor, which ranks 2nd in the conference and in the top 50 nationally.
- The Black and Gold currently lead the conference in APG (16.5), FG% defense (35.4), REB margin (5.6), defensive RPG (25.5), scoring margin (16.5), PPG (70.0), and 3P% (37.2).
- In the last two seasons, the Bulldogs have earned a top-4 seed in the AE and hosted a quarterfinal game. Bryant is 17-15 in the regular season under Lynne-Ann Kokoski.
 SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
- UNH heads into Thursday with a 6-7 record and has won its last three games.
- Eva DeChent leads the conference in total points (258), ppg (19.8), steals (27), and free throws made (60).
- Maggie Cavanaugh is shooting 41% from deep and has made a three-pointer in ten consecutive games, including back-to-back games with multiple 3 PM.
