NEWARK, N.J. - The Bryant University women's basketball team travels to New Jersey to face NJIT in the final regular-season game of the year on Saturday.

Both teams have 8-7 conference records, and the winner of this game will earn the fifth seed in the postseason.

The Particulars
Opponent: NJIT
Location: Newark, N.J. | Dr. Bai Lee Court
Date and Time: Saturday, February 28 - 4:30 PM
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Game Notes: Bryant 

THE SERIES

• The Bulldogs are 6-4 all-time against the Highlanders. Bryant hasn't won in New Jersey since the 2008 season.

WHAT TO KNOW

• Mimi Rubino posted her 2nd 20+ point game of the season against UMBC. It was also her 12th game making at least three from beyond the arc.
• The Black and Gold played their third OT game of the season in the loss to UMBC. Bryant is 1-2 this year in OT games.
• Mia Mancini produced her third consecutive game of 10+ points and tenth in conference play. She is averaging 11 ppg in AE games, tied for the team lead with Nia Scott.
• The Bulldogs continue to lead the country in 3P% defense; Bryant is holding teams to 24%. Thursday was the 16th game in which the Black and Gold have held a team under 25% from three.
• Maranda Nyborg tallied her 8th game of double figures versus UMBC in AE games and her second in a row. She is shooting 53% from the field in conference games.

• NJIT heads into Saturday with a 17-11 record and an 8-7 AE record. The Highlanders are 8-6 at home this year.
• Alejandra Zuniga is second in the conference in PPG at 17.9, and Olivia Kulyk is second on the team and seventh in the conference (14.8).
• NJIT leads the AE in blocks per game (5.0) and defensive rebounds per game (25.9).