Bjelko records double-double in loss to UVM

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Brooke Bjelko of the Bryant University women's basketball team recorded her third double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the 61-45 loss to Vermont at the Chace Athletic Center.

Shannon O'Connor posted 10 points on 5-of-8 shooting.

The Particulars
Bryant (2-9,0-0) Vermont (6-5, 0-0)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

 Key Moment

• The Black and Gold were outscored in the fourth quarter 23-13.

 How it Happened

• The Bulldogs got off to a slow start being outscored 10-4 by the Catamounts before the first quarter media timeout. Megan Bodziony and Marta Neira Martinez each recorded a bucket.
• The Black and Gold outscored Vermont 8-7 in the remaining five minutes of the opening quarter (17-12). Bjelko scored four points, Juliette Golden had two, and Kemari Reynolds posted two.
• In the first six minutes of the second quarter, UVM outdueled Bryant 9-5 (26-19). Bjelko scored four, and Martinez recorded two.
• Bryant then outscored UVM 6-3, heading into the half resulting in a four-point deficit (29-25). O'Connor tallied four, and Reynolds registered two.
• The Bulldogs and Catamounts had a defensive battle in the third quarter with Vermont earning a slight 9-7 edge in the period (38-32). Nicole Gallagher, Martinez, Reynolds tallied two points each. Golden sank one free throw.
• UVM scored 23, and The Black and Gold posted 13 in the final quarter resulting in a 61-45 loss for the Bulldogs. Bjelko scored seven, and O'Connor recorded six points in the fourth period.

 Stats

• Bjelko recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds. Went 4-of-5 from the charity stripe.
• O'Connor posted 10 points.
• Mariona Planes Fortuny, Bjelko, and Reynolds tallied three assists.
• Reynolds scores six points and shot 100% from the line (4-4).

 Notes

• Bjelko registered her 16th career double-double.
• O'Connor hit double figures for the second time this season.
• Bryant shot 0-for-15 from the three-point line.

 Next Up

The Bulldogs will begin Northeast Conference play on December 29th at home against Central Connecticut.