Bryant welcomes UVM for Wednesday night matchup

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University women's basketball team welcomes the Catamounts of Vermont for a Wednesday night America East matchup at the Chace Athletic Center.

The Particulars
Opponent: Vermont
Location: Chace Athletic Center
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 4 - 7 PM.
Game Notes: Bryant
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Live Stats: bryantbulldogs.com
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THE SERIES
This will be the seventh time both teams face off and the first as an America East matchup. The Catamounts defeated Bryant at home last season, 61-45. Bryant leads the series 4-2 all-time and has a 2-1 record in Smithfield.

SCOUTING THE CATAMOUNTS
The Catamounts head into Wednesday's match with an 8-6 overall record and a 0-2 conference record. UVM has lost the first two Americ East games by a combined five points. Vermont has three scorers averaging 10+ points this season. Anna Olson (11.4 ppg), Catherine Gilwee (12.1 ppg), and Emma Utterback leading the way with 14 ppg.

WHAT TO KNOW

• In her last five games, Mariona Planes Fortuny is averaging 22.6 PPG, shooting 56.9% from the field, and has hit 28-32 (87.5%) from the line. this stretch includes a 31-point performance against SHU and a 20 pts 10 reb, 5 blk double-double against Binghamton.
• Dana Kiefer logged 24 minutes against Binghamton and posted a career-high nine points while adding four rebounds and a blocked shot.
• Nicole Gallagher has embraced the America East, recording 11 and 12-point performances while drilling three triples in each game and hauling in nine boards.
• Lucie Castagne has found her range from deep, hitting at least two three-pointers in three of the last four games. In this four-game stretch, Castagne is shooting 57% from deep (8-14).
• The Bulldog's defense has recorded seven blocks in two games this season. The team is averaging 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks second in the conference.