Pinzon's 28 lead Bryant past Maine 80-72 to claim at least a share of America East title

Mar 2, 2026, 06:10 am

ORONO, Maine -- — Rafael Pinzon's 28 points helped Bryant defeat Maine 80-72 on Saturday to claim at least a share of the America East Conference regular-season championship.

The Bulldogs (19-11, 13-2) have a one-game lead over second-place Vermont with one game remaining. Bryant split the season series with the Catamounts.

Pinzon shot 9 of 20 from the field, including 6 for 14 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Bulldogs. Earl Timberlake scored 15 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line and added five rebounds and six assists. Barry Evans shot 6 of 12 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.

Quion Burns finished with 15 points and six rebounds for the Black Bears (17-13, 9-6). Kellen Tynes added 15 points for Maine. AJ Lopez finished with 14 points.

Both teams play their regular season finale Tuesday. Bryant hosts New Hampshire and Maine hosts UMass-Lowell.

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