The Bryant women’s basketball team is set to play Rider at the Chace Athletic Center in Smithfield, R.I. on Saturday night at 5:00 PM. It’s a special Alumnae Night, and the Bulldogs will honor their past throughout the game.
Game Details:
Opponent: Rider
Date and Time: Saturday, November 15 – 5:00 PM
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Series Recap:
- This is only the second matchup between Bryant and Rider. The first game ended with a 62-54 victory for the Bulldogs last season.
- Mia Mancini scored 21 points in that game, while Nia Scott had a double-double performance.
Current Season Highlights:
- Bryant is starting strong with a 3-0 record for the second consecutive season, a first in their history.
- In the second half of games this season, they’ve outscored opponents 119-60, including a striking 67-29 in the fourth quarter.
- Nia Scott has been a standout, achieving back-to-back double-doubles. She’s averaging 12.0 points and 11.3 rebounds per game.
- Mia Mancini is also making an impact with 13.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, holding a solid 2.67 assist-to-turnover ratio.
- Abbey Lindsey recently had her best game as a Bulldog, contributing 16 points off the bench.
- Maranda Nyborg has scored in double figures in two of the three games, reaching a season-high of 17 points recently.
Looking at Rider:
- Rider has a 1-2 record after recently losing 77-55 to Stonehill.
- Kristina Ekofo leads the Broncs with 13.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, consistently scoring in double digits.
- Aliya McIver adds depth with an average of 10.3 points per game.
Bryant is certainly making a name for itself with impressive early-season performances. The team’s energy and success could draw in fans and alumni alike, making this a game not to miss!
















