Bulldogs down Mitchell 108-43 at the Chace

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Mariona Planes Fortuny scored 21 points, her third consecutive 20+ point game this season in the Bryant Univeristy women's basketball team's 108-43 home victory against Mitchell.

Blanca Chasco and Lucie Castagne recorded career-highs in points with 15 and 14, respectively. Megan Bodziony posted 11 points, and Freshman Brianna Frongillo registered 13 points while going 10-12 from the line.

Game Information
Bryant 108, Mitchell 43
Records: Bryant 5-7 | Stonehill 3-7
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

Key Moment

• The Black and Gold went on a 44-9 run after the game was tied at 10.

How it Happened

• Both teams scored ten a piece for the first five minutes, and then the Bulldogs went on a 7-0 run into the first quarter media timeout (17-10).
• Bryant finished the quarter on an 11-4 run, resulting in a 28-14 first-quarter lead.
• The Black and Gold entirely distanced themselves from Mitchell, outscoring the Mariners 26-5, making the score 54-19. Fortuny dominated the half, posting fifteen going ten from the field. Castagne posted 11, sinking three from deep and going 4-4 overall from the field.
• The Bulldogs outdueled Mitchell 54-24 in the second half to earn a 108-43 victory.

Stats

• Bryant shot 58% from the field, 45.5% from deep, and 76.9% from the free-throw line.
• Fortuny recorded 21 points and four rebounds.
• Castagne posted fourteen points and went 4-4 from three.
• Blanca Chasco tallied 15 points, nine in the second half.
• Brianna Frongillo totaled 13 points, going 10-12 from the charity stripe.
• Megan Bodziony talied 11 points.
• The Bulldog forced 22 turnovers.
• The Black and Gold outrebounded Mitchell 56-21.

Notes

• Fortuny recorded her third consecutive 20+ point performance.
• Castagne scored a career-high 14 points while also making a career-best four threes.
• Chasco had a career-high 15 points.
• Bryant scored 100 points for the second time this season.
• The Bulldogs move to 2-3 at the Chace Athletic Center.

Next Up

The Bulldogs will remain in Smithfield and begin America East play against Maine on December 29th.