Bryant falls to PC on Sunday

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Bryant University women's basketball team fell to Providence College by a score of 85-60 in the final game of the Friar Thanksgiving Classic.

Nicole Gallagher led the Bulldogs in scoring with 13 points and went 3-6 from deep.

Game Information
PC 85, Bryant 50
Records: Bryant 3-5 | Providence 6-2
Location: Alumni Hall (Providence, R.I.)

Key Moment

• The Black and Gold were outscored 29-15 making the halftime score 43-26 in favor of PC.

How it Happened

• The Friars began the contest on a 13-8 run in the first six minutes of the quarter. Marta Neira Martinez, Gallagher, Lucie Castagne, and Kemari Reynolds recorded two points.
• The Bulldogs went scoreless for the remainder of the first quarter, while PC scored four, resulting in a 17-8 deficit.
• Both teams went back and forth in the second quarter, with each team tallying 11 (28-19) into the media timeout. Megan Bodziony, Gallagher, and Dana Kiefer hit from deep, and Mariona Planes Fortuny got on the board with a touch-up and under.
• The Friars put their foot on the gas pedal and went on an 18-4 run to finish the half and gain a 46-23 lead.
• The Black and Gold battled back to start the second half and outscored the Friars 12-8 before the media timeout (54-35). Bodziony carried the load with seven points, Fortuny recorded one, Kiefer nailed her second three of the contest, and Castagne scored two.
• PC scored 10 to Bryant's seven for the remainder of the quarter, making the score 64-42 heading into the fourth quarter.
• The Friars finished the game with a 21-18 run in the fourth quarter to earn the 85-60 victory over the Bulldogs.

Stats

• Bryant shot 32% from the field, 25% from deep, and 70% from the free throw line.
• Gallagher tallied 13 points and shot 50% (3-6) from beyond the arc.
• PC outrebounded Bryant 47-34.
• The Bulldogs attempted a season-high 36 three-pointers.

 Notes

• Gallagher recorded her third double-digit effort of the season. Second in a row.
• Bryant has totaled at least 30 rebounds in six games this year.
• Fortuny was named to the All-Tournament team.

Next Up

The Black and Gold will play CCSU on Saturday in New Britain.