Bryant falls short to Maine at home on Saturday

 SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's basketball team fell to Maine 70-58 at the Chace Athletic Center.

Mariona Planes Fortuny tallied 19 points, Kemari Reynolds posted 17 points, and Silvia Gonzalez had a career-high 13 points.

Game Information
Maine 70, Bryant 58
Records: Bryant (10-12) (3-6), Maine (15-8), (8-1)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

Key Moment

• After the Bulldogs tied the game at 26, UME outscored the Black and Gold 44-32.

How it Happened

• Maine took control in the first quarter, outscoring the Bulldogs 17-7.
• The Black Bears hit a three to begin the quarter, and then Bryant went on a 10-0 run, cutting the deficit to three (20-17) with four minutes left in the half. Lucie Castagne and Gonzalez hit a three, Fortuny had two, and Reynolds recorded two.
• Maine would outscore Bryant 12-9, making the halftime score 32-26 in favor of the Black Bears.
• The Bulldogs were held to 10 points in the third quarter, while Maine tallied 22, resulting in a 54-36 lead for UME heading into the fourth quarter.
• The Black and Gold outscored Maine 22-16 but fell short, losing 70-58.

 Stats

• Fortuny tallied 19 points and seven rebounds.
• Reynolds had 17 points and eight boards.
• Gonzalez posted 13 points and made two from deep.
• Both teams recorded 35 rebounds.
• Bryant shot 42% from the field, 23% from deep, and 52% at the line.

Notes

• Fortuny posted her 16th 10+ scoring game.
• Gonzalez had a career-high 13 points.
• Reynolds recorded her seventh double-figure scoring game.

 Next Up

The Bulldogs will face UNH on Thursday.