Fortuny and Gallagher hit double figures in loss to Army

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Mariona Planes Fortuny and Nicole Gallagher tallied double figures in the 74-50 loss to Army at the Chace Athletic Center this evening.

Fortuny recorded 12 to lead the Bulldogs, and Gallagher posted 11 points.

 The Particulars
Bryant (2-8,0-0) Army, (5-3, 0-0)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

 Key Moment

• .The Bulldogs were outscored 23-5 in the third quarter.

 How it Happened

• The Black and Gold got off to a hot start going on a 7-0 run forcing an Army timeout. Brooke Bjelko scored four, and Gallagher drilled a three.
• In the remainder of the first quarter, The Black Knights outscored Bryant 14-12, resulting in a 19-14 lead for Bryant. Gallagher scored five, Fortuny tallied four, Juliette Golden had two, and Bjelko registered two.
• Bryant and Army went back-and-forth in the second quarter with the Bulldogs earning the slight edge 17-15. Alana Perkins led the way in the second quarter with two three-pointers. Kemari Reynolds scored four, Gallagher hit a three, and Bjelko and Golden tallied two.
• The Black and Gold were outscored 45-16 in the second half, which resulted in a 74-50 loss for Bryant. Gallagher and Fortuny recorded six points, and Marta Neira Martinez tallied two.

 Stats

• Fortuny posted 12 points and nine rebounds.
• Gallagher recorded 11 points and seven boards.
• Perkins tallied nine points on 3-of-7 from deep.
• Bjelko had eight points and ten rebounds.
• Bryant shot 34% from the field and 33% from beyond the arc.

 Notes

• Fortuny has reached double figures in four straight games.
• Fortuny was 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.
• Megan Bodziony and Martinez tallied three assists.

 Next Up

The Bulldogs will welcome Vermont on December 21st for an 11:00 a.m. tip-off.