Bryant Edges Binghamton in Tight Women’s Basketball Contest

VESTAL, N.Y. (Interstat) — Nia Scott scored 24 points to lead the Bryant Bulldogs to a 63-60 victory over the Binghamton Bearcats in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Thursday night at the Events Center.

Bryant, which avenged an overtime loss to Binghamton from Jan. 29, improved to 18-9. Binghamton fell to 17-9.

The Bulldogs built a 52-49 lead through three quarters and held off a late Bearcats push. Scott, a junior from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, added three assists and a block in 37 minutes. Mia Mancini added 16 points for Bryant.

Bella Pucci and Meghan Casey each scored 15 points for Binghamton. The Bearcats led 38-34 at halftime but were outscored 18-11 in the third quarter.

An announced crowd of 1,146 attended the game.