Castagne records career-high in loss to MSM

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Lucie Castagne of the Bryant University women's basketball team recorded a career-high 11 points to go along with six rebounds in the 68-52 home loss against Mount St. Mary's this afternoon.

Fatou Jallow posted 13 points, and Brooke Bjelko tallied 10 points.

 Bryant (6-17, 4-8) Mount St. Mary's (9-10, 7-3)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

 Key Moment

• The Black and Gold were outscored 40-28 in the second half.

 How it Happened

• Mount St. Mary's started the first quarter on an 8-0 run. The Bulldogs responded with an 11-1 run to close the quarter (11-9). Castagne recorded five, Jallow had 4, and Bjelko tallied two points.
• The Mountaineers tied it up at 14, three minutes into the quarter, and then earned a 28-24 lead. Mariona Planes Fortuny scored six, Bjelko recorded two, and Jallow had five, including a buzzard beater three-pointer from the wing.
• Bjelko started the third quarter on fire as she hit three straight jumpers. The Black and Gold were outscored 24-17 resulting in a 52-41 deficit for Bryant. Castagne tallied four, Perkins hit a three, Juliette Golden and Fortuny recorded two.
• The Black and Gold were outdueled 16-11 in the final period, which led to a 68-52 defeat.

 Stats

• Jallow recorded 13 points.
• Castagne had 11 points and six boards.
• Bjelko tallied 10 points.
• Bryant posted 32 rebounds.
• The Bulldogs shot 40% from the field and 36% from three.

  Notes

• Castagne has had at least six rebounds, three times this season.
• Perkins hit two three-pointers for the 14th time this year. 

Next Up

 The Bulldogs will finish their homestand on Friday against Sacred Heart.