UMBC Edges Bryant Women’s Hoops To Stop Bulldogs Three-Game Win Streak

Nick Coit,

Bryant University Press Release

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Mia Mancini tallied a 16-point and ten-rebound double-double in the Bryant University women’s basketball team’s 49-46 home loss against UMBC.

Ali Brigham posted ten points.

Game Information
UMBC 49, Bryant 46
Records: Bryant (11-10) (4-4), UMBC (9-10), (2-5)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

Key Moment

  • After the game was tied 43-43, the Bulldogs were outscored 6-3 in the final two minutes of the game.

How it Happened

  • UMBC made a three-pointer to start the game, then the Bulldogs responded with a 9-0 run before the Retrievers hit another from deep at the media timeout (11-6).
  • The Retrievers closed out the first quarter on an 8-3 run, resulting in a 14-13 lead for the Bulldogs.
  • The Bulldogs recorded a 6-2 run, which saw Ali Brigham, Mia Mancini, and Breezie Williams all score a basket (20-15) in the first five minutes of the second quarter.
  • Bryant ended the first half earning a slight 7-6 edge, giving the Bulldogs a 27-21 halftime lead.
  • UMBC came out of the break on an 8-4 run, resulting in a 31-29 advantage for the Black and Gold with four and a half remaining in the third quarter. Mancini had all four points.
  • It was a close battle to end the third quarter, with the Bulldogs tallying eight points to the Retrievers seven. Brigham had four, Nia Scott posted two, and Mancini recorded two (39-36).
  • Oliva Fernandez tallied two points, and UMBC posted three at the seven-minute media timeout (41-39).
  • UMBC tallied four to tie the game at 43 with two minutes remaining before Mimi Rubino scored on a hard drive to the cup, regaining the lead for Bryant (45-43).
  • The Retrievers hit a three-pointer with one minute remaining, forcing a Bulldogs timeout (46-45).
  • Mancini would go the line and hit one of two, tying the game at 46. UMBC converted a layup on the next possession with 31.1 remaining (48-46).
  • The Bulldogs would turn the ball over, and UMBC hit 1-2 free throws, resulting in a 49-46 loss for the Bulldogs.

Stats

  • Mancini recorded a 16-point ten rebound double-double.
  • Brigham tallied ten points.
  • The Bulldogs shot 355 from the field, 13% from deep, and 76% from the line.

Notes

  • Mancini recorded her second career double-double and tied her career-high of ten boards.
  • Brigham tallied her seventh 10+ point game.
  • Bryant is now 0-5 all-time against UMBC.

Next Up
The Bulldogs welcome NJIT to the Chace on Saturday.

 

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