Gallagher scores 20 in first AE win of the season against UNH

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Nicole Gallagher recorded a season-high 20 points and grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds in the Bryant Univerisity women's basketball team's 65-44 home win against New Hampshire.

Alana Perkins drained four three-pointers and tallied 16 points. Mariona Planes Fortuny posted 12 points and hauled in eight boards.

Game Information
Bryant 65, UNH 44
Records: Bryant 6-12 (1-5) | UNH 5-12 (0-5)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

Key Moment

• The Black and Gold led for the entire game.

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs jumped out to a 10-3 lead in the first six minutes of the game. Marta Neira Martinez scored the game's first basket, Fortuny poured in five, including a three, and Perkins nailed a corner triple on the assist from Megan Bodziony.
• Bryant came out of the timeout on fire, going on a 16-8 run to close the quarter. Perkins hit two from deep, Gallagher scored seven, and Fortuny finished a strong and-one (26-11).
• The Black and Gold scored six compared to the Wildcats' three heading into the second quarter media timeout (34-16). Stephanie Mayerhofer tallied two, Bodziony knocked down a mid-range jumper, and Gallagher scored on a strong take to the cup.
• The half ended with both teams scoring two a piece. Gallagher scored 11 in the half.
• UNH outdueled Bryant 8-5 in the first four minutes of the second half. Gallagher continued her hot night by nailing a three after a Wildcat's 5-0 run. Perkins hit a pull-up jumper before the media timeout (39-24).
• Both teams tallied seven each for the remainder of the third quarter. Perkins made her fourth three of the day, Fortuny recorded two, and Gallagher added two.
• The Bulldogs outscored UNH 19-13 en route to a 65-44 victory over the Wildcats.

Stats

• Bryant shot 42.9% from the field, 29.6% from deep, and 60% from the free-throw line.
• Gallagher posted 20 points and 12 boards while dishing out four assists.
• Perkins posted 16 points and made four triples.
• Fortuny tallied 12 points and eight rebounds.

Notes

• Gallagher scored a season-high 20 points and a career-high 12 boards. This is the seventh double-double of her career and first of the year.
• Fortuny recorded her thirteenth 10+ point scoring effort of the season.
• The Bulldogs won their first America East game in DI program history.

 Next Up

The Black and Gold head to Newark to face NJIT on Wednesday.