UMBC Retrievers @ Bryant Bulldogs
Pinzon's 22 lead Bryant over UMBC 85-74 in America East Conference Tournament
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- —
Rafael Pinzon had 22 points in Bryant's 85-74 win over UMBC on Saturday in an opening-round, quarterfinal of the America East Conference Tournament.
The Bulldogs secured the No. 1 seed for the first time since joining the league, snapping Vermont’s eight year run earning at least a share of the title. The bracket will be reseeded at the conclusion of quarterfinal play. The semis start Tuesday.
Pinzon shot 8 for 20 (3 for 10 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (21-11). Earl Timberlake scored 18 points while finishing 8 of 15 from the floor and added seven rebounds and eight assists. Kvonn Cramer shot 5 of 6 from the field to finish with 12 points, while adding 12 rebounds.
Marcus Banks led the way for the eighth-seeded Retrievers (13-19) with 24 points and nine rebounds. UMBC also got 14 points and two steals from Anthony Valentine. Josh Odunowo finished with 13 points.
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Game Information
Smithfield, RI
Referee:Brandon Cruz
Referee:Ryan Corbett
Referee:Michael Nardone
2025-26 Standings
| America East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT | 9-2 | - | 14-12 |
| UMBC | 8-2 | 0.5 | 15-8 |
| Vermont | 8-3 | 1 | 16-10 |
| UMass Lowell | 6-5 | 3 | 11-15 |
| New Hampshire | 4-6 | 4.5 | 8-15 |
| UAlbany | 4-6 | 4.5 | 8-17 |
| Bryant | 4-7 | 5 | 8-17 |
| Maine | 4-7 | 5 | 6-20 |
| Binghamton | 1-10 | 8 | 5-21 |
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