SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's basketball team hits the floor at the Chace Athletic Center Monday night, hosting Springfield College. Tip is set for 7:02 p.m.
Monday night's promotion is Ugly Sweater Night, with all in attendance encouraged to wear their favorite ugly holiday sweater.
The Particulars
Opponent: Springfield College
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Monday, Nov. 27 - 7:02 PM EST
Live Stats: BryantBulldogs.com
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Bryant | Springfield
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THE SERIES
Bryant and Springfield meet on the hardwood for the first time since the 1995 season. The two schools played regularly from 1973-95, with the Pride holding a 26-14 record in the series. Springfield won 10-straight in the series from 88-94 before the Black and Gold won three of the final four meetings.
BRYANT KNOCKS OFF NO. 10 FAU
Bryant pulled off one of the biggest upsets in program history on Saturday night, ending 10th-ranked Florida Atlantic's 19-game home winning streak with a 61-52 victory. The Bulldogs were facing a veteran group that advanced to the 2023 Final Four. Bryant held FAU to just 5-of-30 from three. Sherif Gross-Bullock and Earl Timberlake paced the upset as each finished with a double-double.
ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN
Monday's meeting with Springfield will be Bryant's final home game until December 22. The Black and Gold will hit the road for their next five, with trips to Brown, Siena, Stony Brook, Cincinnati and Towson (neutral) on tap. Including Monday, Bryant will play just two home games between Nov. 27 and Jan. 11 (45 days).
WITHERS NOTCHES CAREER HIGHS
Connor Withers posted a pair of career highs at Xavier, finishing with eight assists and five steals. His five steals are the most by a Bulldog since Peter Kiss notched five swipes against Wagner in the 2022 NEC Championship.
FIVE MORE THINGS TO KNOW
- Bryant made a season-high 11 three-pointers last Friday at Xavier. The Bulldogs are shooting 36 percent from three, third-best in the conference.
- Sherif Gross-Bullock leads the Bulldogs with 18.0 points per game. He is coming off a 19-point performance at Xavier and has made at least four three-point field goals in five of seven games.
- Earl Timberlake enters Monday ranked third in the America East with 4.6 assists per game. He is also averaging 11.3 ppg and 9.3 rpg (best in the league).
- Rafael Pinzon posted 18 points at Xavier, hitting a career-high five three-point field goals.
- Doug Edert came off the bench to score a season-high 13 points at Xavier. He hit two threes and also canned three free throws after being fouled while shooting a three.
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