SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- — Connor Withers scored 19 points as Bryant beat Vermont 73-53 on Saturday night.

Withers went 8 of 14 from the field (3 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Bulldogs (8-9, 2-0 America East Conference). Barry Evans added 13 points while going 5 of 7 from the field while they also had seven rebounds. Rafael Pinzon shot 5 for 17, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points.

Shamir Bogues finished with 17 points, six rebounds and two blocks for the Catamounts (9-9, 2-1). Ileri Ayo-Faleye added 15 points for Vermont. Nick Fiorillo also had six points.

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These two teams both play Thursday. Bryant visits Albany (NY) and Vermont hosts Binghamton.

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