Bulldogs finish homestand Friday against Sacred Heart

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's basketball team finishes their three-game homestand with a Friday night matchup against the Pioneers of Sacred Heart.

 The Particulars
Opponent: Sacred Heart
Location: Chace Athletic Center
Date and Time: Friday, Feb. 11 - 7 p.m.
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THE SERIES
The Bulldogs are 6-22 all-time against the Pioneers and 3-11 when playing in Smithfield. The Black and Gold fell to Sacred Heart 80-61 in their first matchup of the season on the road. Fatou Jallow led the team in scoring with 19 points.

SCOUTING THE PIONEERS
SHU comes into Friday night's matchup with a 5-11 overall record and a 4-8 conference record. The Pioneers are currently on a six-game losing streak. Sacred Heart fell to Merrimack 74-65 on Wednesday. Maiya Bergdorf led the team in scoring with 15 points.

WHAT TO KNOW

• Lucie Castagne recorded a career-high 11 points (5-9) on Saturday against Mount St. Mary's. Since becoming a starter, Castagne is shooting 55% from the field and has grabbed 22 rebounds.
• Jallow recorded her eighth double-digit game of the season and her second consecutive game of 13 points. Jallow is shooting 4-8 from deep in her last two games.
• The Bulldogs and Pioneers are both 4-8 in conference play, and the winner of Friday's game will move to the seventh position in the NEC.
• Alana Perkins has hit at least two three-pointers in 15 games this year. Perkins is shooting a career-high 33.7% from beyond the arc this season.
• Mariona Planes Fortuny is averaging a career-high 9.4 ppg this year. Fortuny has started 19 games and is averaging 27 minutes per game.