Bulldogs head to NY to face SFC in NEC Quarterfinals on Monday

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - The number seven seeded Bryant University women's basketball team will begin the Northeast Conference playoffs on the road against number two seeded St.Francis Brooklyn on Monday for a 7:00 p.m. tip-off.

The Particulars
Opponent: St. Francis Brooklyn
Location: Daniel Lynch Gymnasium
Date and Time: Monday, Mar. 7 - 7 p.m.
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THE SERIES
The Bulldogs lead the all-time series 16-10 all-time against the Terriers. In their most recent game, Bryant fell to SFC 70-66 at home. Brooke Bjelko and Alana Perkins both led the team with 17 points.

SCOUTING THE TERRIERS
St. Francis Brooklyn finished the regular season with a 17-9 overall record and an NEC record of 13-5. SFC defeated Central Connecticut in their season finale by 71-62. Ally Lassen leads the team in scoring, averaging 12.6 ppg.

WHAT TO KNOW

• Brooke Bjelko leads the NEC in total points with 377 and has recorded 22 double-digit scoring games this season.
• Fatou Jallow has recorded at least one steal in the last ten games and has two games with four steals.
• Alana Perkins is shooting a career-high 38% from three this season. She is first in the conference in total three-pointers made with 61.
• The Black and Gold are looking for their first playoff win since 2016 when they defeated Sacred Heart in the quarter-finals.
• Mariona Planes Fortuny has tallied three straight 10+ scoring efforts while also grabbing 26 boards during that stretch.