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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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