Bulldogs head north to face UNH tomorrow

DURHAM, NH. - The Bryant University women's basketball team will head north to face the Wildcats of New Hampshire for an afternoon Saturday matchup.

The Particulars
Opponent: New Hampshire
Location: Lundholm Gymnasium (Durham, NH.)
Date and Time: Saturday, Dec. 4 – 1 p.m.
Notes: Game 9 - UNH
Watch: AmericaEast.tv
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
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THE SERIES
 The Bulldogs are 4-4 all-time against the Wildcats of New Hampshire. Last season the Bulldogs defeated UNH 75-72 in Smithfield. Brooke Bjelko led the way for Bryant in the win with 21 points and 16 rebounds. Alana Perkins, Nicole Gallagher, and Shannon O'Connor all reached double figures. Bryant is 1-2 all-time against the Wildcats in Durham.

SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
UNH head's into the matchup with a 3-3 overall record. The Wildcats fell to Wagner in their most recent game by a score of 70-48. Brooke Kane was the leading scorer for UNH with 10. UNH averages 11.0 steals per game, which leads the American East and ranks 40th in the country. Amanda Torres is averaging 12 ppg, which leads the team.

WHAT TO KNOW

• Bjelko is tied for 10th on the DI program's all-time scoring list with 870 points. She is eight points away from becoming ninth all-time.
• Gallagher is currently shooting 38.5% from three this season. Gallagher has made a three-pointer in every game this year.
• The Bulldogs are averaging a Northeast Conference-best 37.38 rebounds per game, with a +5.1 margin.
• Marta Neira Martinez logged a career-high 16 minutes on Wednesday against Albany.
• Mariona Planes Fortuny has recorded double-figure scoring games in the last three games. Fortuny is averaging a career-high 8.4 ppg.