SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant men's basketball team continues its three-game road trip on Wednesday night as it faces Virginia Tech at the Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg. Tip is set for 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday's game will stream on ACC Network Extra.
The Particulars
Opponent: Virginia Tech
Location: Cassell Coliseum (Blacksburg, Va.)
Date and Time: Wednesday, Nov. 19 - 7:00 PM EST
Live Stats: Hokies Live Stats
Watch: ACC Network Extra
Game Notes: Bryant | Virginia Tech
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THE SERIES
- Bryant and Virginia Tech are meeting for the first time on the hardwood.
- The Bulldogs and Hokies have faced each other in other sports, most notably in baseball. VT holds a 9-6 lead in 15 all-time meetings with the Bulldogs.
BRYANT FALLS AT VALPO ON SUNDAY
- Bryant led 30-22 at the half on Sunday at Valpo but the Beacons outscored the Bulldogs 46-20 in the final 20 minutes to earn a 68-50 victory.
- The Black and Gold shot just 27 percent from the field in the contest.
- Timofei Rudovskii was the only Bulldog in double figures, finishing with 13 points.
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
- Bryant's primary rotation features six players that have freshman eligibility.
- Of those six, Ty Tabales, Timofei Rudovskii and Ashley Sims II have seen the most play so far. Both Tabales and Rudovskii have started all four games.
FIVE MORE THINGS TO KNOW
- According to KenPom, Bryant features the nation's tallest team in average height at 79.6''. On the flip side, Bryant ranks 360th out of 365 teams in experience.
- Ashley Sims II has started each of the last two games for the Black and Gold. He is averaging 7.5 ppg, 4.3 rpg and 1.8 apg. Sims posted 15 points vs Dartmouth last week and collected six points and five boards at Valpo.
- Timofei Rudovskii has scored in double figures in all four games this season. He leads Bryant with 13.3 ppg and has also chipped in 4.3 rpg and 2.0 apg.
- Lennart Weber had his best game as a Bulldoga at Valpo, posting six points, six rebounds and two assists.
- Quincy Allen is the only other Bulldog averaging double figures in scoring, entering Wednesday with 10.0 ppg.
