Reynolds' double-double lifts Bulldogs past UNH at home

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Kemari Reynolds tallied a double-double in the Bryant University women's basketball team's 55-54 home victory against New Hampshire on Saturday.

Reynolds got the critical rebound on the final play to secure the victory, Mariona Planes Fortuny had 17 points, and Mia Mancini recorded 11 points.

Game Information
Bryant 55, UNH 54
Records: Bryant (9-8) (2-2), New Hampshire (6-11), (0-3)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

Key Moment

• Fortuny hit a free throw, giving the Bulldogs the lead with six seconds left. UNH then had an inbounds play, which the Wildcats missed, and Reynolds grabbed the board to seal the victory.

How it Happened

• UNH opened the game on a 9-2 run in the first five minutes of the game.
• The Bulldogs responded with a quick 9-1 scoring effort to take an 11-10 lead. Reynolds tallied four, Megan Bodziony hit a three, and Fortuny converted a layup.
• The Wildcats ended the quarter tallying nine points to the Bulldogs four, resulting in a 20-15 UNH lead.
• The Black and Gold regained the lead at the 4:30 mark of the second quarter with a 10-4 run. Silvia Gonzalez had two, Bodziony and Martina Boba hit a three, and Reynolds posted two (25-24).
• The half ended on a 7-2 Wildcat run, giving UNH a 31-27 halftime lead.
• UNH opened the second half on a 9-4 run, giving the Wildcats a nine-point advantage (40-31) with 5:37 remaining in the quarter.
• Fortuny hit three free throws, and Mancini tallied one, closing the gap (40-35).
• UNH responded with four points, and the Bulldogs countered with a Lucie Castagne breakaway layup, and Fortuny hit two at the line (44-39).
• Mancini then drilled a three with a minute left to make the score 44-42 in favor of UNH heading into the fourth.
• Both teams tallied two with eight minutes remaining, and then Mancini drilled a three to give the Bulldogs a 47-46 lead.
• The Black and Gold scored four, which then was answered with a UNH jump shot before Castagne hit a pull-up mid-range to give Bryant a 53-48 lead with three and a half remaining in the game.
• UNH then scored a quick four, and then Fortuny hit a free-throw, making the score 54-42 in favor of the Bulldogs with one-thirty left.
• With thirty-six seconds left, the Wildcats hit a mid-range jumper to tie the game at 54.
• Then, with six seconds off an inbounds play, Fortuny was fouled on the shot, putting her at the line for two.
• Fortuny went 1-2, making the score 55-54 and possession to the Wildcats.
• UNH then missed a shot, and Reynolds wrestled down the rebound to secure the victory for Bryant.                                                                                                                                     

Stats

• Reynolds tallied a ten-point and 11-rebound double-double.
• Fortuny scored 17 points.
• Mancini had 11 points.
• The Bulldogs outrebounded UNH 41-34.
• Bryant shot 37% from the floor, 27% from deep, and 61% at the line.

 Notes

• Reynolds posted her second career double-double.
• Mancini had her ninth consecutive double-figure scoring game.
• Fortuny tied her career-high with nine made free throws.
• This is the Bulldogs first win when trailing at halftime.
• Bryant improves to 6-2 at home this season.
• Bodziony tied her career-high in two made three-pointers.

 Next Up

The Bulldogs welcome UAlbany to the Chace on Saturday.