Sacred Heart Pioneers at Bryant Bulldogs
· Northeast Conference Tournament - Semifinal
Bryant survives COVID scare, gains 1st NEC title game 85-55
Bryant advanced to the title game for the first time.
The Bulldogs post-season was in jeopardy with a positive COVID-19 test a week ago before getting clearance to play by the Northeast Conference and the Rhode Island Department of Health.
COVID-19 protocols left Bryant with seven players on Saturday.
Hall Elisias added 18 points for the Bulldogs, while Charles Pride chipped in 16. Elisias, who ranks 17th nationally in blocks per game (2.5) added three blocks and nine rebounds. Erickson Bans had 13 points for Bryant (15-5), and Luis Hurtado 12.
Elisias opened the second half with a layup that sparked a 23-4 run over nine-plus minutes as Bryant won going away.
Tyler Thomas had 14 points for the Pioneers (9-9). Nico Galette added 13 points.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 55 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 55 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:14 | Quest Harris Turnover. | 55 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:31 | Charles Pride made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Timmy Kiggins. | 55 - 85 |
| 2nd 1:04 | Nico Galette made Layup. Assisted by Zach Radz. | 55 - 82 |
Statistics
 SHU |
 BRY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19-56 | FG | 35-55 |
| 34 | Field Goal % | 64 |
| 9-24 | 3PT | 7-17 |
| 38 | Three Point % | 41 |
| 8-11 | FT | 8-10 |
| 73 | Free Throw % | 80 |
| 20 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 10 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 10 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 13 | Assists | 15 |
| 5 | Steals | 1 |
| 1 | Blocks | 5 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 8 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 11 | Points Off Turnovers | 10 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 16 | Points in Paint | 52 |
| 13 | Fouls | 13 |
| 5 | Largest Lead | 34 |
Game Information
Location: Smithfield, RI
Capacity:
2025-26 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
2025-26 America East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 14-2 | - | 24-9 |
| Vermont | 12-4 | 2 | 22-12 |
| NJIT | 10-6 | 4 | 16-17 |
| UMass Lowell | 9-7 | 5 | 15-18 |
| UAlbany | 7-9 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Maine | 6-10 | 8 | 8-24 |
| New Hampshire | 5-11 | 9 | 9-21 |
| Bryant | 5-11 | 9 | 9-22 |
| Binghamton | 4-12 | 10 | 8-23 |