Fortuny posts 21-point DBL-DBL in victory at Binghamton

VESTAL, N.Y. – Mariona Planes Fortuny recorded a 21-point and 12-rebound double-double in the Bryant University women's basketball team's 62-51 victory at Binghamton.

Mia Mancini scored 15 points, Martina Boba posted 12, and Kemari Reynolds added nine points, nine rebounds, and three steals for the Bulldog's first America East victory of the season.

Game Information
Bryant 62, Binghamton 51
Records: Bryant (8-8) (1-2), Binghamton (5-10), (0-2)
Location: Dr. Bai Lee Court (Vestal, N.Y.)

Key Moment

• After Binghamton cut the lead to two at the halfway point of the third quarter, the Bulldogs outscored the Bearcats 25-16 for the remainder of the game.

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs jumped to a 12-7 lead in the game's first four minutes. Mancini, Fortuny, and Boba all tallied four.
• The Bearcats would outscore Bryant 6-5 to end the quarter, giving the Black and Gold a 17-13 lead heading into the second quarter. Fortuny and Boba posted two points, and Reynolds went 1-2 from the free-throw line.
• The second quarter was closely contested, with the Black and Gold earning a slight 11-10 advantage, resulting in a 28-23 halftime lead.
• Binghamton tallied 12 points at the five-and-a-half-minute mark, compared to the Bulldog's nine points, cutting the Bryant lead to two (37-35).
• Reynolds then got a steal and led the break, finding Mancini for a wing three, giving Bryant a five-point advantage (40-35).
•  Both teams would score eight to close the third quarter, giving the Bulldogs a 48-43 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
• The Bulldogs then took control in the final period, tallying 14 to the Bearcats eight, earning the 62-51 victory.                                                                                                                                                                  

Stats

• Fortuny tallied a 21-point and 12-reb double-double.
• Fortuny shot 10-18 from the floor (55%).
• Mancini posted 15 points and went 5-6 from the free-throw line.
• Boba recorded 12 points.
• Reynolds had nine points, nine rebounds, and three steals.
• The Bulldogs shot 41% from the floor, 17% from three, and 68% from the charity stripe.

 Notes

• Fortuny posted her fourth double-double of the season and eighth in her career.
• This is Fortuny's sixth 20+ point game and 17^th as a Bulldog.
• Mancini has tallied 10+ points in eight consecutive games.
• Mancini has made 2+ three-pointers 14 times this year.
• Boba is averaging 14.6 ppg in America East play through three games.
• Bryant picked up their first win against Binghamton in DI program history.

 Next Up

The Bulldogs begin a three-game homestand with New Hampshire on Saturday.