2022-23 Bryant Women's Basketball News

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Kokoski announces coaching staff

April 18, 2023

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Head coach Lynne-Ann Kokoski is excited to announce the hiring of Christina Centeno, Michelle Spreda, and Sarah Assante to the coaching staff.  "I am thrilled to announce the hiring of our women's basketball staff," Kokoski said. "I not only found great basketball coaches but even better people. These three value player-coach relationships, and that's exactly what will be a staple in our program as well as individual player development. All three individuals believe in my vision for Bryant University women's basketball, and I'm excited to see them mentor and help bring this program to new heights." 

Lynne-Ann Kokoski named Women's Basketball Head Coach
Lynne-Ann Kokoski named Women's Basketball Head Coach

April 13, 2023

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Vice President Athletics and Recreation Bill Smith announced today (April 14) that Lynne-Ann Kokoski ’08, ’10 has been named the head women’s basketball coach. Kokoski becomes the fourth head coach in program history, replacing Mary Burke who led the program for 32 years.  

Mary Burke announces decision to step down as head women's basketball coach
Mary Burke announces decision to step down as head women's basketball coach

March 06, 2023

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head women's basketball coach Mary Burke has announced her decision to step down to pursue other opportunities. 

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Bryant to make AE playoff debut at UVM on Wednesday

March 01, 2023

BURLINGTON, VT. - The Bryant University women's basketball team makes their America East playoff debut on the road against the number one-seeded Catamounts of Vermont on Wednesday.

Fortuny earns Second Team All-AE and All-Defensive team honors
Fortuny earns Second Team All-AE and All-Defensive team honors

February 28, 2023

BOSTON, MASS. - Mariona Planes Fotuny of the Bryant University women's basketball team was named to the Second Team All-America East and the All-Defesnive team by the organization on Tuesday afternoon.

Bulldogs clinch playoffs, despite loss to UVM
Bulldogs clinch playoffs, despite loss to UVM

February 25, 2023

BURLINGTON, VT. – The Bryant University women's basketball team clinched their first America East playoff birth in program history, despite the 64-41 road loss to the Catamounts.

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Bulldogs finish regular season at Vermont on Saturday

February 24, 2023

BURLINGTON, VT. - The Bryant University women's basketball team finishes the regular season against the University of Vermont in Burlington on Saturday.

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Gallagher records dbl-dbl in home win against NJIT

February 23, 2023

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Nicole Gallagher recorded 16 points and 13 rebounds in the Bryant University women's basketball team's 65-62 home victory on senior night against NJIT on Wednesday. Alana Perkins went 5-8 from deep for 15 points, Marta Neria Martinez tallied 12 points, Kemari Reynolds registered 12 points, and Mariona Planes Fortuny posted ten points and seven boards.

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Bulldogs to host NJIT on senior night

February 21, 2023

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's basketball team is set to face NJIT at home on Wednesday for the final home game of the regular season. Blanca Chasco, Alana Perkins, and Nicole Gallagher will be honored before the game for senior night.

Bryant takes short trip to UML for Wednesday night game
Bryant takes short trip to UML for Wednesday night game

February 15, 2023

LOWELL, MASS. - The Bryant University women's basketball team is taking a quick trip to Lowell, Mass, to face UMass Lowell for a Wednesday night conference matchup.

Bulldogs defeat UML on the road
Bulldogs defeat UML on the road

February 15, 2023

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Nicole Gallagher and Mariona Planes Fortuny of the Bryant Univeristy women's basketball team tallied 15 points in the Bulldogs' 63-54 road victory over UMass Lowell. Marta Neira Martinez posted 13 points, and Kemari Reynolds recorded 11 points.

Late comeback falls short against UMBC
Late comeback falls short against UMBC

February 11, 2023

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant Univeristy women's basketball team, fourth-quarter comeback, fell short in the 75-69 home loss against UMBC. Mariona Planes Fortuny recorded 18 points and six rebounds, while Nicole Gallagher posted 14 points and seven boards.

Bryant drops home game to UAlbany on Wednesday
Bryant drops home game to UAlbany on Wednesday

February 09, 2023

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Mariona Planes Fortuny recorded her nineteenth 10+ point performance and ninth in America East play during the Bryant University Women’s basketball team's 56-36 home loss against UAlbany.

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Bulldogs fall to UNH on the road

February 04, 2023

DURHAM, N.H. – The Bryant University women’s basketball team fell to UNH 66-47 on the road on Saturday.

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Bryant remains on the road to face UNH on Saturday

February 03, 2023

DURHAM, N.H. - The Bryant University women's basketball team heads to New Hampshire for a Saturday afternoon matchup in Durham.

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Bryant loses to Maine on the road

February 02, 2023

ORONO, ME. - Mariona Planes Fortuny posted 15 points, five rebounds, and four blocks in the Bryant University women's basketball team's 66-43 road loss against Maine on Wednesday night.