SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) Earl Timberlake had 18 points in Bryant's 81-55 victory over Maine on Saturday.

Timberlake also contributed 13 rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-9, 1-0 America East Conference). Barry Evans added 18 points while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and 3 for 7 from the line while they also had eight rebounds and four steals. Kvonn Cramer went 5 of 9 from the field to finish with 11 points, while adding eight rebounds and three blocks.

The Black Bears (8-8, 0-1) were led by AJ Lopez, who recorded 24 points. Logan Carey added nine points for Maine. Kellen Tynes also had seven points and four steals.

Up next for Bryant is a Saturday matchup with Vermont at home, and Maine hosts Binghamton on Thursday.

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