Bryant Bulldogs @ Maine Black Bears
Pinzon's 28 lead Bryant past Maine 80-72 to claim at least a share of America East title
ORONO, Maine -- — Rafael Pinzon's 28 points helped Bryant defeat Maine 80-72 on Saturday to claim at least a share of the America East Conference regular-season championship.
The Bulldogs (19-11, 13-2) have a one-game lead over second-place Vermont with one game remaining. Bryant split the season series with the Catamounts.
Pinzon shot 9 of 20 from the field, including 6 for 14 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Bulldogs. Earl Timberlake scored 15 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line and added five rebounds and six assists. Barry Evans shot 6 of 12 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.
Quion Burns finished with 15 points and six rebounds for the Black Bears (17-13, 9-6). Kellen Tynes added 15 points for Maine. AJ Lopez finished with 14 points.
Both teams play their regular season finale Tuesday. Bryant hosts New Hampshire and Maine hosts UMass-Lowell.
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Game Information
Orono, ME
Referee:John Cahill Jr.
Referee:Scott Gooden
Referee:Adam Vandenburgh
2025-26 Standings
| America East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Vermont | 5-1 | - | 13-8 |
| NJIT | 4-2 | 1 | 9-12 |
| UMass Lowell | 3-3 | 2 | 8-13 |
| New Hampshire | 3-3 | 2 | 7-12 |
| UAlbany | 3-3 | 2 | 7-14 |
| Maine | 3-4 | 2.5 | 5-17 |
| Bryant | 2-4 | 3 | 6-14 |
| Binghamton | 0-7 | 5.5 | 4-18 |
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