SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant men's basketball team will head north and will look to stay unbeaten in conference play when they take on the University of New Hampshire on Thursday. Tip is set for 7:00 p.m in Durham.
Thursday's game will stream on ESPN+. The Bulldogs will try to move to 5-0 in America East play after earning league victories over Maine, Vermont, UAlbany, and UMass Lowell.
The Particulars
Opponent: New Hampshire
Location: Lundholm Gymnasium (Durham, N.H.)
Date and Time: Thursday, Jan. 23 - 7:00 PM
Live Stats: Sidearm
Watch: ESPN+
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THE SERIES
- Bryant would win both of their matchups against New Hampshire last season. They would win 89-74 in Durham last season.
- The Bulldogs are 10-5 all-time against the Wildcats and are 4-1 since joining the America East.
BRYANT TAKES DOWN LOWELL ON SATURDAY
- Bryant improved to 4-0 in America East play this season with a win over UMass Lowell on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs would win by a final score of 85-62.
- Saturday's victory marked the Bulldogs first win over the Riverhawks at the Division I level. The Black and Gold were previously 0-5 against UML since joining the America East.
- Barry Evans would lead all scorers in the game with 24 points. He would also tack on five rebounds, two assists, and a steal.
TIMBERLAKE WINS MULTIPLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS
- Earl Timberlake would be named America East Player of the Week on Tuesday Jan. 21 following outstanding performances against UAlbany and Umass Lowell
- Timberlake was one of five players recognized by the United States Basketball Writers Association for the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Jan. 19.
- Timberlake would finish with a near triple double in Thursday's game at Albany after posting 21 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. He would also have four blocks.
- In the Bulldogs Saturday showdown with the Riverhawks, Timberlake would record his 6th double-double of the season with 14 points and a career high 18 rebounds. He would add another four blocks against UML along with five assists and a pair of steals.
FIVE MORE THINGS TO KNOW
- Bryant set a new Division I single game record for rebounds on Saturday, posting 56 against the Riverhawks.
- Rafael Pinzon would finish with 16 points (7-16) against UMass Lowell on Saturday. Since returning from injury on Jan. 4, He has averaged 14.3 points and is shooting 36.7 percent from three. Pinzon is 6th in the nation in 3p percentage this season, hitting 46.2% of shots from beyond the arc.
- Connor Withers finished with 15 points and hit five three pointers against his former team on Saturday. Withers is averaging 14.8 points through four conference games this season.
- Keyshawn Mitchell recorded consecutive double-figure games for the second time this season. Mitchell would have 11 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks against Lowell on Saturday.
- Barry Evans tallied his 2nd 20 point game of his career on Saturday . It would be the 16th double-digit scoring performance of the season and the 18th of his career.
