{
  "id": 10730253,
  "title": "Why America East coaches may be underrating Bryant women this season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/why-america-east-coaches-may-be-underrating-bryant-women-this-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T16:30:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-america-east-coaches-may-163028866.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "America East women's basketball coaches may be underestimating the potential of the Bryant Bulldogs this season. Despite being picked fifth in the preseason poll, coaches believe the Bulldogs could require additional support to contend for a title. The team boasts a core trio of seasoned players, including Mia Mancini and Nia Scott, who were selected to the all-conference team. Mancini, who was Rookie of the Year, has been instrumental in the team's scoring, rebounding, assists and steals. Scott, on the other hand, is expected to become a more versatile player with an outside shot. The team's defense is also bolstered by Martina Boba, a team captain with strong defensive skills. The Bulldogs finished 18-12 overall and 8-8 in league play last season, with most of their wins coming early in the season. They struggled down the stretch but are determined to build a strong foundation for the upcoming season. The team will face a challenging schedule, including games against tough opponents like Providence, Boston College, and Brown.",
  "summary": "The Bulldogs are picked fifth in the preseason poll despite returning two all-conference players and adding some impact transfers.",
  "key_points": [
    "America East coaches may underestimate Bryant Bulldogs' potential.",
    "Bryant Bulldogs have core trio of seasoned players Mia Mancini and Nia Scott.",
    "Team's defense strengthened by Martina Boba, strong defensive skills."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}