UMBC Retrievers @ Bryant Bulldogs
Pinzon has 27 and Bryant beats UMBC 81-79
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- — Rafael Pinzon scored 27 points as Bryant beat UMBC 81-79 on Saturday.
Pinzon went 11 of 21 from the field (5 for 13 from 3-point range) for the Bulldogs (17-10, 11-1 America East Conference). Earl Timberlake scored 20 points and added 11 rebounds and six assists. Keyshawn Mitchell finished 5 of 6 from the floor to finish with 12 points, while adding 11 rebounds.
Marlon Short led the way for the Retrievers (12-15, 4-8) with 23 points and two steals. UMBC also got 16 points and six rebounds from Louie Jordan. Marcus Banks also had 15 points and four steals.
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Game Information
Smithfield, RI
Referee:Lionel Butler
Referee:Jason Bradwell
Referee:Tom Deenan
2025-26 Standings
| America East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 14-2 | - | 24-9 |
| Vermont | 12-4 | 2 | 22-12 |
| NJIT | 10-6 | 4 | 16-17 |
| UMass Lowell | 9-7 | 5 | 15-18 |
| UAlbany | 7-9 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Maine | 6-10 | 8 | 8-24 |
| New Hampshire | 5-11 | 9 | 9-21 |
| Bryant | 5-11 | 9 | 9-22 |
| Binghamton | 4-12 | 10 | 8-23 |
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