The Bulldogs welcome UMBC for AE Home Opener on Saturday

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's basketball team welcomes UMBC to Smithfield for their America East home opener, with a 2:00 p.m. tip-off.

The Particulars
Opponent: UMBC
Location: Chace Athletic Center
Date and Time: Saturday, January 6 - 2:00 PM
Game Notes: Bryant 
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THE SERIES
UMBC leads the all-time series 2-0, with both matchups happening last season. Both margins of victory were single digits.

SCOUTING THE RETRIEVERS
UMBC heads into Saturday with a 5-8 overall record and a 1-0 America East record. The Retrievers beat Binghamton on the road 70-55 in the conference opener. Anna Blount and Jailena Sanchez each posted 12 points.

 WHAT TO KNOW

• Mia Mancini tallied her 12th double-scoring effort against UAlbany. She now leads the Bulldogs in scoring at 15.6.
• The Black and Gold are averaging 15.1 assists per game, which ranks second in the conference.
• Mariona Planes Fortuny and Mancini both have recorded over 200 points this season. Mancini has 218, and Fortuny has 201.
• Martina Boba has posted a multi-steal game in the last three contests, with eight on the year.