Fortuny records 20 in loss to Maine

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Mariona Planes Fortuny of the Bryant University women's basketball team recorded 20 points in the Bulldogs' 74-62 conference loss against Maine at the Chace Athletic Center.

Nicole Gallagher posted 11 points and nine boards. Kemari Reynolds registered 10 points while going 6-7 from the free-throw line.

Game Information
Maine 74, Bryant 62
Records: Bryant 5-8 (0-1) | Maine 5-8 (1-0)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

Key Moment

• The Black and Gold shrank the deficit to two heading into the fourth quarter (51-49). Maine then went on a 15-4 run heading into the media timeout (66-53).

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs opened up the game on a 13-6 run. Marta Neira Martinez tallied six. Fortuny recorded seven, and Reynolds went 2-2 from the charity stripe.
• The Black Bears finished the first quarter on an 8-2 run, making the score 15-14.
• Maine jumped out on a 14-0 scoring spree in the first three minutes of the second period, earning a 28-15 lead.
• Bryant recorded nine points for the remainder of the first half, compared to the Black Bears' 12, resulting in a 40-24 deficit for the Dawgs. Blanca Chasco posted four points, Alana Perkins nailed a three, and Gallagher registered two.
• Fortuny started the second half on fire, scoring 11 consecutive points, while Maine was held to five (45-35) in the first four minutes of the third.
• The Bulldogs then stormed to a 15-4 run, making the deficit two, heading into the fourth quarter (51-49). Gallagher hit two triples, Reynolds recorded four, Fortuny added two of her own, and Lucie Castagne had two points.
• Bryant was outscored 23-13 in the final period, resulting in a 72-62 defeat.

Stats

• Bryant shot 36% from the field, 35.7% from deep, and 87.5% from the free-throw line.
• Fortuny recorded 20 points and six rebounds. She also went 9-11 from the charity stripe.
• Gallagher posted 11 points and nine boards while hitting three from deep.
• Reynolds registered 10 points and went 6-7 from the free-throw line.

 Notes

• Fortuny recorded her fourth consecutive 20+ point performance.
• Reynolds tied her career-high with ten points.
• Gallagher hauled in a career-high nine rebounds. It was also the fourth time this season she hit three triples.
• This is the fourth time the Bulldogs have shot at least 80% from the free-throw line,

Next Up

The Bulldogs will hit the road and face Binghamton on New Year's Day.