SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Nia Scott recorded a double-double (18 points, 12 rebounds) and Mia Mancini posted 15 points in the Bryant University women's basketball team's 62-55 home victory against UAlbany on Saturday.
 
The Bulldogs extend their winning streak to seven, and are now 4-0 in America East play.

Game Information
Bryant 62, UAlbany 55
Records: Bryant (14-3) (4-0), UAlbany (11-5), (1-2)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

Key Moment
 

• UAlbany began the fourth quarter by hitting a three-pointer to take the lead (43-41), and the Bulldogs responded with an 8-0 and never relinquished the lead for the rest of the fourth quarter.

 
How it Happened

• It was a defensive battle to start the game, with the Great Danes producing a slight 8-7 edge.
• The Bulldogs earned a slight 7-6 edge, resulting in a 14-14 tie at the end of the first quarter. Maranda Nyborg and Nia Scott both led the way with four points.
• The game continued to be a battle, with both teams scoring six. Abbey Lindsey caught fire, scoring all six points, including an and-one jumper off the glass (20-20).
• Mia Mancini closed the last minute of the first half with five points off a deep three-pointer and a strong layup off the glass. UAlbany tallied four, giving Bryant a one-point advantage at the half (25-24).
• The Black and Gold jumped out to a 9-4 run, which ended with a Mancini pull-up jumper and a Mimi Rubino three-pointer (34-28), forcing a Great Danes timeout with 6:45 left in the third quarter.
• UAlbany would counter with an 8-2 run, tying the game at 36 with three and a half left in the third quarter.
• Bryant edged out the Great Danes with a 5-4 run to close out the third quarter, resulting in a one-point lead for the Bulldogs heading into the fourth quarter (41-40).
• UAlbany hit a three to begin the fourth quarter, and then the Bulldogs went on an 8-0 run run, which saw Nyborg make an and-one layup, and Scott converted two and-one layups heading into the media timeout at the 6:53 mark (48-43).
• Scott took over in the fourth quarter, scoring five points and getting an offensive rebound, which led to a Rubino three-pointer (56-48) with 2:35 left in the game.
• UAlbany would counter with a 4-0 run, shrinking the Bryant lead to four (56-52) with 41 seconds left.
• Bryant ended the game scoring six, to UAlbanys three, earning the Bulldogs a 62-55 victory.

Stats

• Scott tallied an 18-point and 12-rebound double-double. She shot 6-7 from the line and hauled in seven offensive rebounds.
• Mancini scored 15 points, hitting two from deep, and dishing out five assists.
• Nyborg had nine points, four assists, a block, and a steal.
• Rubino hit two from deep.
• Bryant shot 38% from the field, 29% from deep, and 78% from the line.

Notes
 

• Scott posted her seventh double-double of the season and 14^th game with double-figures (third in a row).
• The Bulldogs are now 22-5 in Scott's career when she recorded 10+ rebounds.
• Mancini tallied her 12^th game of double-figures this season and tenth with multiple three-pointers.
• She continues her streak of multiple assists in every game and has tallied five assists in each of the last three games.
• This is the eighth game the Bulldogs have held a team under 25% shooting from deep.
• Bryant is now 4-0 in conference play for the first time since 2015.
• The Bulldogs have now had two seven-game winning streaks this season.
• This was the first victory over UAlbany since 2019 (the last seven games).
• The Black and Gold improve to 29-10 at the Chace Athletic Center under Lynne-Ann Kokoski.
• Boba has produced a steal in 16 of 17 games.
• Bryant is now 8-1 at home this year.

Next UP
The Bulldogs travel to Maryland to face UMBC on Thursday.