Bryant Basketball Faces Tough Loss Against Harvard
In a close game on Saturday, the Bryant Bulldogs fell to Harvard 56-53 at Lavietes Pavilion. This loss puts Bryant at 2-6 for the season.
The game was intense right until the end. With just 14.1 seconds left, Harvard’s Tey Barbour hit a critical three-pointer, breaking a tie at 53. Unfortunately, Bryant couldn’t recover, turning the ball over on their next possession.
Game Highlights
Both teams struggled early. Bryant had a tough start, shooting poorly in the first half, going just 5-for-21 from the field. However, they kept the score close, holding Harvard to only 8-for-22 shooting at that point.
Key performances came from Ty Tabales and Timofei Rudovskii, each scoring 15 points. Keegan Harvey added 8 points and grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds.
In the final stretch, Bryant briefly took the lead, but Harvard responded, eventually sealing the game with Barbour’s late three-pointer.
Statistical Overview
The Bulldogs finished with a shooting percentage of 32.8% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. They were out-rebounded, 40-34, and struggled in the paint, trailing 34-18 in points in that area.
Tabales’s notable performance also included six assists and four steals in 36 minutes of play. Rudovskii contributed significantly too, hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc.
Looking Ahead
Bryant will try to bounce back when they host Stonehill on Tuesday at 6:00 PM. Historically, Bryant has faced challenges against Harvard, now holding a 0-7 record in all-time matchups.
This game reflects a growing trend in college basketball where each moment can shift the game’s outcome. With tight defenses and crucial plays, the sport continues to entertain fans with its unpredictability.
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