Bryant kicked off their season Monday with a gritty 80-75 victory over Siena, a win powered by a monster performance from Keegan Harvey. Harvey absolutely lit it up, snagging 20 points and pulling down a massive 12 rebounds to set the tone for the Bulldogs. This was no walk in the park, but when the chips were down, Harvey stepped up big time.
Bulldogs Unleash Harvey and the Supporting Cast
Harvey wasn’t just scoring, he was everywhere, making a statement right from game one. But he wasn’t alone carrying the load for Bryant. Duane Thompson chipped in a crucial 14 points, showing some real efficiency by hitting 4 of 10 from the field, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc, and going perfect 4 for 4 from the free throw line. He even grabbed five rebounds. Onyx Nnani also put up 13 points and added seven rebounds, even if his shooting struggled a bit, going 4 for 14 overall and 1 for 7 from three-point range. It was a true team effort to secure that first W.
Siena Fought Hard, But Couldn’t Close the Gap
Siena wasn’t going to go down quietly, though. They had some serious firepower themselves, with Tim Ibukunoluwa matching Harvey’s 20 points and leading their charge with 14 rebounds and two steals. Pace Prosser was an absolute workhorse, contributing 15 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, and two steals, making him a threat all over the court. Trent Egbiremolen also added 15 points, six rebounds, and three steals, proving this was a back-and-forth battle down to the wire. Bryant had to work for every single point against a Siena squad that just kept coming.
Next up, Bryant hits the road to face Quinnipiac on Thursday. Siena gets a chance to regroup at home, hosting Princeton on Sunday. For Bryant, getting that first win, especially with a standout performance like Harvey’s, builds serious momentum early in the season. You gotta love seeing a guy step up like that to start things off.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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