Fortuny posts a career-high in pts and rebs in loss to Merrimack

NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. – Mariona Planes Fortuny of the Bryant University women's basketball team recorded a career-high 22 points and 11 board in the 92-55 road loss to Merrimack on Thursday.

Nicole Gallagher had 13 points and eight rebounds, and fellow guard Fatou Jallow posted 10 points and four steals.

Bryant (5-15, 3-6) Merrimack (6-11, 2-5)
Location: Hammel Court (North Andover, Mass.)

 Key Moment

• Merrimack outscored Bryant 28-9 in the first quarter and didn't give up the lead the entire game.

 How it Happened

• Merrimack controlled the first quarter outscoring the Bulldogs 28-9. Jallow led the quarter for Bryant with four, Gallagher earned a tough two after stealing a pass and getting fouled on the one-woman fastbreak. Brooke Bjelko also recorded two points.
• The Black and Gold responded with a 9-8 run (39-20) before the second-quarter media timeout. Gallagher made the first three-pointer of the game for Bryant during the run. Both teams continued going back and forth with the Warriors, earning a slight 10-9 edge to finish the half, resulting in a 49-29 deficit. Fortuny tallied six points, Gallagher and Megan Bodziony had five each, Lucie Castagne and Jallow posted two.
• The Warriors continued to maintain their lead in the third quarter outscoring the Bulldogs 25-13 during the period (74-42). Gallagher and Fortuny recorded four, Bjelko posted three, and Jallow tallied two.
• Fortuny dominated the fourth quarter, scoring 11 of Bryants 13 points in the final quarter. Merrimack earned an 18-13 advantage producing a 92-55 defeat for the Black and Gold.

 Stats

• Fortuny recorded 22 points and 11 rebounds.
• Gallagher posted 11 points.
• Jallow had 10 points and four steals.
• Castagne corralled six rebounds.
• Bryant shot 29% from the field and 7% from deep.

 Notes

• Fortuny posted her ninth double-digit scoring game of the season and first 10+ rebound effort as a Bulldog.
• Castagne had a career-high six rebounds.

Next Up

 The Bulldogs will play their final game of the road trip against LIU on Saturday.