NEWARK, N.J. — In an impressive display of skill, Rafael Pinzon led the Bryant Bulldogs to a commanding 92-70 victory over NJIT on Saturday, scoring an outstanding 29 points.
Pinzon’s performance didn’t stop there; he also contributed five rebounds and orchestrated the offense with six assists, helping the Bulldogs improve their season record to 14-9 and remain undefeated in the America East Conference with an 8-0 mark.
Supporting Pinzon, Earl Timberlake had a notable game, adding 14 points on an efficient shooting performance, converting 6 of 11 attempts, and also grabbing 12 rebounds.
Aaron Davis contributed to the scoring effort as well, netting 12 points, although his shooting was less effective, making 4 of 12 attempts from the field and only 1 for 6 from beyond the arc. He did, however, capitalize at the free-throw line, hitting 3 of 4 attempts.
With this victory, the Bulldogs have now extended their winning streak to an impressive eight games.
On the other side, NJIT struggled despite some solid individual performances. Tim Moore Jr. was the leading scorer for the Highlanders, finishing with 16 points and eight rebounds.
Tariq Francis also had a strong outing, contributing 15 points and five assists, while Triston Wennersten added nine points to the team’s total.
The Highlanders now hold a record of 5-18 overall and 2-6 within their conference.