SMITHFIELD, R.I. –
Nia Scott recorded a double-double, tallying 15 points and 14 rebounds in the Bryant University women's basketball team's 64-52 home victory against UMass Lowell.
Mimi Rubino scored 13 points, hitting three from deep in the second consecutive game, and
Ali Brigham posted 12 points and eight rebounds.
Game Information
Bryant 64, UML 52
Records: Bryant (15-13) (8-7), UML (3-24), (1-14)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)
Key Moment
- UML tied the game at 22 with five minutes remaining in the first half, and then the Bulldogs outscored the RiverHawks 42-30 for the remainder of the game.
How it Happened
- It was closely contested to begin the game with the Bulldogs earning a slight 7-6 edge at the media timeout. Scott had five of the Black and Golds' points.
- Bryant went on an 11-8 run to close the first quarter, resulting in an 18-14 lead after one. Rubino hit one from deep and Breezie Williams had four during the run.
- UML countered to begin the second quarter recording an 8-4 run, tying the game at 22 with five minutes left in the first half.
- The Bulldogs closed the half holding the RiverHawks to two points and scoring eight of their own (30-24). Scott had 13 points at halftime.
- The Bulldogs came out strong to begin the second half outscoring the RiverHawks 8-3 in the half's first five minutes (38-27).
- Bryant went on a 6-5 run to end the third quarter creating a twelve point lead (44-32) heading into the fourth.
- Both teams fought back and forth with the Bulldogs earning the 11-10 at the four minute mark of the final quarter (55-42).
- The Bulldogs tallied nine and UML scored ten, giving Bryant a 64-52 victory.
Stats
- Scott recorded a 15-point and 14-rebound double-double.
- Rubino had 13 points, hitting two from deep.
- Brigham tallied 12 points and eight boards.
- The Black and Gold shot 46% from the field, 25% from deep and 65% from the line.
- Bryant out rebounded UML 41-22.
Notes
- Scott posted her seventh double-double of the season.
- Rubino had her fifth 10+ point game and second in a row.
- Bright tallied her eighth double-figure scoring game.
- Bryant improves to 9-3 at home.
- Rubino registered her third game with three made from deep (second consecutive) and her seventh game with multiple made from beyond the arc.
- Scott had her 13th 10+ rebound game and ninth double-figure scoring game.
Next Up
The Black and Gold welcome Maine on Saturday for Senior Day and the final game of the regular season.