Green III scores 16 to lead Bryant past Merrimack 60-58

<p>SMITHFIELD, R.I. &mdash; Michael Green III had 16 points as Bryant won its seventh consecutive home game, holding off Merrimack 60-58 on Saturday.</p>
<p>After forcing a possession changing jump ball Devin Jensen hit a 3-pointer for Merrimack with 5.5 seconds to play but the Bulldogs got the ball in and ran out the clock, losing it at the buzzer.</p>
<p>Hall Elisias had 14 points for Bryant (11-5, 7-4 Northeast Conference). Charles Pride added six rebounds. Peter Kiss had eight rebounds.</p>
<p>Both teams set season lows for scoring during the game. Bryant scored 27 second-half points, the lowest of the season for the hosts, while the 20 first-half points for Merrimack marked the fewest of the season for the visitors.</p>
<p>Ziggy Reid had 17 points and seven rebounds for the Warriors (8-5, 8-5), whose four-game winning streak ended with the loss. Jensen added 11 points. Mikey Watkins had 11 points and six assists.</p>
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