SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Nia Scott posted a career-high 18 points going 7-7 from the floor and 4-4 from the line as the Bryant University women's basketball team secured the third or fourth seed and will host the America East Quarterfinals due to the 68-57 victory against Maine on Saturday.
 
Breezie Williams scored 13 points, Mimi Rubino had 11 points, and Ali Brigham tallied ten points in the victory.
 
Game Information
Bryant 68, Maine 57
Records: Bryant (16-13) (9-7), Maine (14-15), (9-7)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

Key Moment
 

• Maine cut the lead to six (57-51) with six and half remaining in the fourth, and the Bulldogs responded with an 11-6 run to close out the fourth quarter and secure the victory.

 
How it Happened

• It was a fast quarter to start with the Bulldogs earning a 13-9 edge with four minutes left in the quarter. Rubino led the way with five points and a three pointer. Maranda Nyborg picked up three early assists.
• The Bulldogs closed the quarter on a 9-5 run, with Ali Brigham scoring four and Mia Mancini converting a tough and-one (22-14).
• Breezie took over to start the second quarter, scoring nine of Bryant's 11 points. The Black and Golds defense held Maine to eight (33-22).
• Maine fought back going on a 9-6 run to close the half, cutting the lead to eight (39-31).
• The Bulldogs went on a 9-6 run in the first six minutes of the second half. Scott had four Nyborg had an and-one and Rubino hit a reverse layup (48-37).
• AB took control to close out the third quarter, recording six of the Bulldogs eight points, while the Black Bears registered three (56-40), giving Bryant a 16-point advantage.
• Maine jumped out on an 11-1 run during the first five minutes of the fourth quarter cutting the Bulldogs lead to six (57-51).
• Bryant countered with a 6-4 run giving them a 63-55 lead with a minute and a half remaining.
• The Bulldogs closed the game on a 5-2 run, resulting in a 68-57 victory.

Stats

• Scott tallied 18 points and eight rebounds, going 7-7 from the field and 4-4 from the line.
• Williams recorded 13 points and hit a three-pointer.
• Rubino registered 11 points converting one from deep.
• Brigham scored ten points and eight rebounds.
• Nyborg and Scott both had four assists.
• The Bulldogs shot 59% from the field, 22% from three, and 80% from the line.
• The Black and Gold out rebounded Maine 35-24.

Notes

• Scott recorded a career-high 18 points. She posted her tenth double-figure scoring game of the season. Second in a row, and fifth in AE play.
• Rubino had her sixth 10+ point game of the year, and her fifth in the last seven games (third in a row).
• Williams posted her tenth double-figure scoring game.
• Brigham tallied her eighth 10+ point game (second in a row).
• The Bulldogs recorded 60+ points and had at least three double-figure scorers in the final four games.
• Bryant finishes the year with ten wins at the Chace for the second consecutive season.
• The Black and Gold are 17-15 in the AE under Lynne-Ann Kokoski.
• The Bulldogs will host a Quarterfinals game for a second year in a row.

Next Up
The Black and Gold will host the Quarterfinals on Thursday with a 6:00 PM tip-off.