Epic Showdown: Bulldogs Clash with Riverhawks This Saturday at the Chace!

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant Bulldogs men’s basketball team makes a return to their home court to face the UMass Lowell Riverhawks this Saturday at the Chace Athletic Center. The start time is set for 4:00 p.m.

This Saturday’s matchup will be available for streaming on ESPN+. The Bulldogs aim to maintain their unbeaten status in conference play following victories against Maine, Vermont, and UAlbany earlier this month.
The Details
Rival: UMass Lowell
Venue: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Saturday, Jan. 18 – 4:00 PM
Live Statistics: Sidearm
Viewing: ESPN+
Game Details: Bryant | UMass Lowell
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THE MATCHUP HISTORY

• Bryant aims to secure their first Division I victory against UMass Lowell this Saturday.
• The Bulldogs hold an 0-5 record against the Riverhawks since joining the AE. (19-22 Overall)
• The last time Bryant faced UML was in the AE Semifinals where the Riverhawks emerged victorious with a score of 77-70.

BRYANT OVERCOMES ALBANY ON THURSDAY

• Bryant improved to a 3-0 record in America East play this season with a triumph over the University at Albany on Thursday night. The Bulldogs finished the contest with a score of 89-79.
• This win marked the Bulldogs’ fifth consecutive victory over UAlbany since joining America East, bringing their all-time record against them to 5-3.
• Rafael Pinzon and Earl Timberlake scored a combined total of 43 points, with five Bulldogs overall finishing in double digits.

RAF’S RETURN TO FORM

• After sustaining a lower body injury against St. John’s on December 11, Rafael Pinzon missed three subsequent games for the Black and Gold. He made his return to competition against Maine on January 4.
• In his second start post-return, Pinzon achieved 22 points on 8-17 shooting and connected on 4-8 attempts from three-point range. Additionally, he contributed five assists, three rebounds, and three steals.
• Pinzon currently leads the country in three-point shooting percentage, making 48.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc.

FIVE ADDITIONAL POINTS TO CONSIDER

1. Rafael Pinzon was Bryant’s top scorer in the last meeting against the Riverhawks, finishing with 24 points on 9-18 shooting and playing the entire 40 minutes of the 2024 America East Semifinal. He added 4 rebounds and a block to his performance.
2. Earl Timberlake nearly achieved a triple-double at UAlbany, concluding the game with 21 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists alongside four blocks.
3. Connor Withers recorded 16 points on 4-7 shooting against Albany, adding seven rebounds, three assists, and a block to his tally.
4. Kvonn Cramer finished with 11 points, four rebounds, two steals, and two blocks on Thursday.
5. Keyshawn Mitchell scored ten points at Albany on Thursday, hitting 5-8 from the field and contributing seven rebounds.