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Photo Credits: Dave Silverman Photgraphy
Photo Credits: Dave Silverman Photgraphy

Bryant to face Penn St. on Friday

STATE COLLEGE, PA. - The Bryant University women's basketball team will face Penn State at the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday.

The Particulars
Opponent: Penn State
Location: Bryce Jordan Center
Date and Time: Friday, November. 18 - 7 PM.
Watch: BIG10+
Live Stats: statbroadcast.com
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THE SERIES
This is the first time in DI program history that both teams will meet.

SCOUTING THE NITTANY LIONS
PSU heads into Friday's matchup with a 3-0 record. The Nittany Lions have defeated Norfolk State, Fairfield, and Youngstown State this season. Makenna Marisa is leading the team in scoring with 19.7 ppg.

WHAT TO KNOW

  • The Bulldogs are looking for their first victory over a BIG10 opponent in DI program history.
  • Mariona Planes Fortuny posted 16 points against Pitt. This was the 18th double-digit scoring effort in her career.
  • Marta Neira Martinez posted a career-high 15 points in the loss at Pitt. She also drained a career-high three triples in the game.
  • The Black and Gold have attempted at least 20 three-pointers in every game this season. The team is currently shooting 40% from deep.
  • Alana Perkins and Nicole Gallagher rank first and second in the America East in three-point percentage. Perkins is shooting 53% (7-13), and Gallagher shoots 46% (6-13).