ALBANY, N.Y. โ In an exciting matchup on Thursday evening, Rafael Pinzon powered Bryant to a robust 89-79 victory over Albany with an impressive performance, scoring 22 points.
Pinzon also contributed significantly with five assists and three steals, playing a vital role in his teamโs success as they moved to a 9-9 overall record and a perfect 3-0 in the America East Conference.
Earl Timberlake complemented Pinzonโs efforts by adding 21 points, securing nine rebounds, delivering eight assists, and blocking four shots, showcasing his all-around skills on the court.
Meanwhile, Connor Withers made his mark by scoring 16 points and demonstrating accuracy with his shooting, going 4 for 7 overall, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc, and maintaining a flawless 6 for 6 from the charity stripe.
For Albany, Kacper Klaczek stood out with a double-double, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, fueling his teamโs offense.
Byron Joshua contributed with 17 points and two steals, enhancing the Great Danesโ chances throughout the game, while Justin Neely rounded out the group with his own double-double, finishing the game with 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Looking ahead, both teams will be back on the court this coming Saturday; Bryant will host UMass-Lowell, while Albany will hit the road to face off against Binghamton in what promises to be another competitive series of games.