SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's basketball team welcomes UMBC on Thursday for the final home regular-season game.
Both teams are 8-6 in conference heading into the matchup.
The Particulars
Opponent: UMBC
Location: Smithfield, R.I. | Chace Athletic Center
Date and Time: Thursday, February 26Â - 4:30 PM
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Game Notes:Â Bryant | UMBC
THEÂ SERIES
- The Bulldogs are 0-7 all-time against the Retrievers, with all seven games being decided by single digits.
WHAT TO KNOW
- Nia Scott tallied her 10th double-double of the season in the win against UMBC, and it was her third of the year when she tallied at least 20 points.
- Mia Mancini has produced back-to-back games of 16 points. She is averaging 12.8 ppg, which is her third consecutive season of averaging at least 10 ppg.
- The Bulldogs are the top team in the country when it comes to three-point percentage defense (24.0), and lead the conference as well in field goal percentage defense (36.0), which is 14th in the nation. They have held 14 teams to under 25% shooting from deep.
- Bryant has tallied 10+ assists in 23 games this season, and they lead the conference in assists per game with 15.6.
- Lynne-Ann Kokoski reached her 50th win as head coach with the victory over Binghamton.
 SCOUTING THE RETRIEVERS
- UMBC heads into Thursday with a 13-13 overall record and a conference record of 8-6.
- The Retrievers are 6-7 on the road this year, and 4-3 against America East opponents.
- Jade Tillman leads the team, averaging 14.9 ppg, and Heidi Williams joins Tillman as the only other player average 10+ points (Â 10.0).
- The Retrievers lead the conference in bench points per game at 21.7; they also lead in offensive boards per game (14.1).