SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant men's basketball team begins a stretch of three games in four days when it travels to St. Bonaventure, N.Y., to face the Bonnies on Sunday afternoon. Tip is set for 2:00 p.m.
Following Sunday's game, Bryant will travel to Chattanooga, Tenn., to take part in the Coke Classic hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Bryant will face Tennessee State on Tuesday and Chattanooga on Wednesday.
The Particulars
Opponent: St. Bonaventure
Location: Reilly Center (St. Bonaventure, N.Y.)
Date and Time: Sunday, Nov. 24 - 2:00 PM EST
Live Stats: Sidearm
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Bryant | St. Bonaventure
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THE SERIES
- Bryant and St. Bonaventure will be meeting for the first time in program history.
THE TIES THAT BONNIES
- Despite having not played each other, Bryant and St. Bonaventure do share quite the story.
- Bryant assistant coach Nick Schmidt is the son of Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt.
- Junior Barry Evans played his first two seasons at St. Bonaventure, appearing in 65 games for the Bonnies before transferring to Bryant this past offseason.
- After a standout four-year career at Bryant, Charles Pride '23 completed his collegiate career with the Bonnies in 2023-24.
BRYANT DROPS TIGHT ROAD CONTEST AT STONEHILL
- Bryant dropped a tight 67-66 decision to Stonehill on Thursday night in Easton, Mass. It was the first meeting between the schools since 2008 when they were members of the Division II NE-10.
- The Bulldogs led by as many as 11 points in the first half and had four shots to take the lead in the final 30 seconds of the contest.
- Earl Timberlake led three in double figures with 14 points.
FIVE MORE THINGS TO KNOW
- Bryant is in the midst of seven-straight games away from the Chace Athletic Center, its longest stretch of the year. The Bulldogs opened with road wins at Buffalo and Delaware before falling at Stonehill on Thursday.
- Earl Timberlake was named to the early season watch list for the Lou Henson Award, presented annually to the best player in mid-major college basketball. Timberlake is averaging 13.2 ppg, 8.2 rpg and 5.4 apg this season.
- Rafael Pinzon has also scored in double figures in all five games this season and is currently shooting 52 percent (13-of-25) from three on the year. He has made multiple three-pointers in all four games vs DI opponents.
- Connor Withers has 913 points, 575 rebounds, 222 assists, 131 blocks and 144 steals in 119 career games. Withers currently ranks 26th among active Division I players in career blocks.
- Kam Farris made his first start of the season at Stonehill and finished with nine points, four rebounds and two assists. He is currently one of five Bulldogs averaging double figures with 10.0 ppg.
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