Pinzon's 22 lead Bryant over UMBC 85-74 in America East Conference Tournament
SMITHFIELD, R.I. —
Rafael Pinzon had 22 points in Bryant's 85-74 win over UMBC on Saturday in an opening-round, quarterfinal of the America East Conference Tournament.
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