Smithfield, RI (Dec.19th, 2025) - The Lions faced a tough challenge against Division I Bryant University, falling 94–26.

How it Happened
• Bryant built its lead behind two 29-point quarters. 
• GCU only scored 10 points in the second half.
•  The Lions shot 15.6% in the game.  

First Half
• Niyell McCargo and Imani Gillette were the only Lions to score in the first quarter. 
• The Bulldogs finished the opening quarter with a 17-6 lead. 
• In the second quarter, the Lions capitalized at the foul line, scoring eight of their 10 points on free throws.
• Bryant had a 31-point second quarter, shooting 64% as a team. 
• Going into halftime, the Lions were trailing 16-48. 

Second Half
• In the third quarter, the Lions would only score five points, three of those being free throws.  
• Bryant would keep the Lions scoreless for the last six minutes of the third. 
• Bryant widened the gap and again held the Lions to just five points. 

Lion Stat Leaders. 
• Niyell McCargo led the team with seven points.
• Imani Gillette would bring in four points. 
• Seven other Lions each scored two points. 

For the Bulldogs
• Nia Scott had 22 points and nine rebounds.
• Mimi Rubino had 14 points and seven rebounds. 
• Izzy Adams had 12 points and eight rebounds. 

Up Next
• Lions return for their next game on December 29th at Monmouth at 5 pm.