Bryant Succumbs to UMBC in Road Matchup
The Bryant University women’s basketball team faced a challenging road matchup against UMBC, resulting in a 55-47 loss. This defeat marked the Bulldogs’ first conference loss of the season.
Game Summary
The game took place at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. The Bulldogs now hold a season record of 14-4, with a conference record of 4-1. UMBC improved its record to 7-9 overall and 2-2 in the conference.
Key Players and Highlights
- Mimi Rubino: Led the Bulldogs with 11 points, scoring nine of those in the fourth quarter.
- Izzy Adams: Contributed 10 points and matched her career-high with four steals.
- Abbey Lindsey: Added eight points on 4-for-6 shooting.
The game started evenly, with Bryant holding a slight lead of 6-4 in the first five minutes. However, UMBC quickly gained control, going on a 9-1 run that pushed the Bulldogs into an 18-11 deficit. Bryant managed to close the half with a slight momentum boost, ending it 25-20.
Turning Point
In the third quarter, UMBC extended its lead with an 11-2 surge, leading to a 36-22 gap. Despite being down, the Bulldogs showed resilience. They outscored UMBC 8-0 in the early fourth quarter and eventually cut the deficit to just one point at 44-43.
Final Minutes
With just four and a half minutes left, Bryant fell into a scoring drought while UMBC capitalized, pushing the lead to 47-43. The game concluded with UMBC securing an 8-4 run, ending in a 55-47 defeat for the Bulldogs.
Statistical Overview
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Field Goal Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mimi Rubino | 11 | N/A | 36% |
| Izzy Adams | 10 | N/A | N/A |
| Abbey Lindsey | 8 | N/A | 66% |
Bryant struggled with shooting, finishing at 36% overall, including just 16% from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs were also outrebounded 40-28, highlighting areas for improvement as they look to bounce back.
Looking Ahead
The Bulldogs will seek to recover as they prepare to host the New Jersey Institute of Technology on January 17, 2026. This matchup presents an opportunity for Bryant to regroup and refocus after their setback against UMBC.
With this loss, Bryant also reflects on its historical struggles against UMBC, falling to 0-7 all-time versus the Retrievers, with each encounter decided by narrow margins.
