Bryant to host Holy Cross tomorrow afternoon

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's basketball team will welcome the Crusaders of Holy Cross to Smithfield for a one o'clock tip-off.

The Particulars
Opponent: Holy Cross
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Sunday, Nov. 28 – 1 p.m.
Notes: Game 7 - Holy Cross
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Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
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THE SERIES
The Bulldogs are 3-9 all-time against the Crusaders. The last matchup in 2019 resulted in an 87-75 loss on the road. Alana Perkins led the way for the Bulldogs with a career-high 21 points. Perkins went 6-for-8 from the three-point line.

SCOUTING THE CRUSADERS
Holy Cross comes into tomorrow's matchup with a 2-3 record. The Crusaders defeated Connecticut College in their most recent game by a score of 79-36. Ezemma Oluchi was the game's leading scorer with 21 points. Oluchi leads the Patriot League in field goal percentage (62.2%).

WHAT TO KNOW

• Six members of the Black and Gold reached double figures on Wednesday for the first time in DI program history. Juliette Golden (20), Brooke Bjelko (18), Perkins (18), Nicole Gallagher (15), Mariona Planes Fortuny (15), and Blanca Chasco with 13 points. Golden, Fortuny, and Chasco set career-highs.
• Bjelko currently leads the Northeast Conference in rebounds (47), and rebounds per game with 7.8.
• Bryant has been spreading the ball well, as they are top of the NEC in assists (90), and assists per game (15.0).
• Fortuny has dominated the paint this year as she is posting marks of 54.8% and 7.0 in field goal percentage and ppg.
• Gallagher is currently shooting 100% from the charity stripe this season (10-10).