Evans, Timberlake power Bryant to 77-59 win over Maine for America East Tournament championship

Barry Evans racked up 19 aspects, Earl Timberlake included 17 and also top-seeded Bryant navigated to the America East champion, beating No. 3-seed Maine 77-59 on Sunday.

The Bulldogs improved to the NCAA Event for the 2nd time, having actually created their various other trip when they gained the Northeast Conference in 2022.

Bryant led through 11 aspects at halftime as well as kept command with the first 11 moments of the 2nd half, outscoring Maine 23-13. Evans struck a 3-pointer for a 19-point top and his layup on Bryant's following possession made it 61-40 with nine moments remaining.

The Bulldogs then went cold for many minutes. They had four skipped chances and also three turnovers prior to Timberlake changed a three-point enjoy with approximately five minutes left behind and also an additional Evans 3-pointer on the following belongings made it 67-50. A 3-pointer coming from Connor Withers made it 75-54 with 1:23 continuing to be.

Evans created 8 of 11 shots, featuring each of his 3-point efforts, and also ordered 7 rebounds. Timberlake, the United States East Gamer of the Year, had 4 rebounds, 5 aids and four swipes. He additionally shut out pair of chances.

Rafael Pinzon added thirteen points as well as Keyshawn Mitchell 12 for Bryant (23-11).

AJ Lopez counted 20 scores and Kellen Tynes possessed 10 for the Black Bears (20-14).

Bryant never trailed in the very first half and there were actually only pair of connections, the last at 8-8. Bryant led 20-16 prior to Mitchell racked up four ideas as well as Evans included a dunk to give the Bulldogs a 28-18 top. Later, Timberlake reached a jumper with pair of few seconds continuing to be as well as Bryant led 38-27 at halftime.

The Bulldogs improved to 9-3 on their homecourt in the postseason.