Gallagher tallies season-high in win versus SHU

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Nicole Gallagher of the Bryant University women's basketball team posted a season-high 18 points while going 4-5 from three in the 67-47 Northeast Conference win against Sacred Heart at the Chace Athletic Center.

Fatou Jallow tallied 13 points and shot 100% from beyond the arc. Brooke Bjelko registered a 12 point and 10 rebound effort, and Mariona Planes Fortuny recorded nine points and 10 boards.

 Bryant (7-17, 5-8) Sacred Heart (5-13, 2-9)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

 Key Moment

• The Black and Gold held SU to 23 points in the second half.

 How it Happened

• The Bulldogs dominated the first quarter, holding the Pioneers to nine while scoring 21 of their own. Galagher and Jallow both went 2-2 from three in the quarter. Bjelko tallied four, Fortuny had three, Lucie Castagne and Kemari Reynolds recorded one.
• SHU earned a slight 15-13 edge in the second quarter, resulting in a 34-24 lead for Bryant at the half. Jallow took control defensively, taking two charges in the quarter. Gallagher posted four points, Bjelko had three, Fortuny, Castagne, Shannon O'Connor all recorded two.
• The Black and Gold continued to take control as they outscored SHU 19-9 in the third quarter. Bryant started hot in the second half, scoring 12 points before the media timeout. Gallagher tallied eight, Bjelko recorded four, Castagne nailed a three, Fortuny and Juliette Golden posted two.
• Both teams scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, which produced a 67-47 victory for the Bulldogs. Jallow took control in the quarter, scoring seven, going 2-2 from the field and free-throw line. Blanca Chasco tallied four, Fortuny had two, and Bjelko recorded one.

 Stats

• Gallagher posted 18 points and seven rebounds.
• Jallow had 13 points.
• Bjelko tallied 12 points and 10 boards.
• Fortuny posted nine points and 10 rebounds.
• The Bulldogs shot 61% from three and 44% from the field.
• Bryant outrebounded SHU 42-26

  Notes

• Gallagher posted a season-high 18 points.
• Jallow and Gallagher went 7-8 from three as a duo.
• Jallow recorded 13 points for the third straight game.
• Bjelko tallied her sixth double-double of the season.
• Fortuny registered her second 10+ rebounding effort.
• The Bulldogs are now in sixth place in the NEC with the victory.
• This is Bryants second 20+ point victory in three games.

Next Up

 The Black and Gold will head on the road to face CCSU on Thursday.