Pinzon has 27 and Bryant beats UMBC 81-79
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon scored 27 points as Bryant beat UMBC 81-79 on Saturday.
Pinzon went 11 of 21 from the field (5 for 13 from 3-point range) for the Bulldogs (17-10, 11-1 America East Conference). Earl Timberlake scored 20 points and added 11 rebounds and six assists. Keyshawn Mitchell finished 5 of 6 from the floor to finish with 12 points, while adding 11 rebounds.
Marlon Short led the way for the Retrievers (12-15, 4-8) with 23 points and two steals. UMBC also got 16 points and six rebounds from Louie Jordan. Marcus Banks also had 15 points and four steals.
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