Fortuny and Reynolds lift the Bulldogs past NJIT at home

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Mariona Planes Fortuny tallied 25 points, and Kemari Reynolds recorded a 14-point and 12-rebound double-double in the Bryant University women's basketball team's 73-64 home victory against NJIT.

Martina Boba and Nia Scott tallied 11 points.

Game Information
Bryant 73, Bryant 64
Records: Bryant (10-9) (3-3), NJIT (8-11), (0-6)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

Key Moment

• NJIT cut the lead to five with four minutes remaining in the game, and then the Bulldogs went on a 9-0 run to secure the victory.

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs opened the game on a 13-5 run into the first media timeout. Boba tallied four, Reynolds hit a three, Nia Scott had two, Fortuny posted two, and Mia Mancini scored two.
• Fortuny scored the following four points, and Scott tallied four to end the quarter as the Black and Gold took a 23-12 lead into the second quarter.
• Fortuny hit a three-pointer to begin the second quarter, and Reynolds scored eight straight points (two three-pointers), as NJIT recorded ten during that stretch, giving Bryant a 33-22 advantage with five minutes remaining in the half.
• The Bulldogs closed the first half on a 12-5 run, resulting in a 45-27 halftime advantage.
• NJUI outdueled Bryant 20-15, shrinking the Black and Gold's lead to 60-47, heading into the fourth quarter.
• The Highlanders went on a 9-1 run in the first four minutes of the fourth quarter, making the score 61-56 and forcing a Bryant timeout.
• The Bulldogs then responded out of the timeout on a 9-0 run, making the game out of reach with 2:45 remaining (70-56).  Fortuny posted four, Scott had two, Boba tallied two, and Reynolds hit one from the line.
• NJIT scored eight more points to end the game, and Bryant tallied three to earn a 73-64 victory.                                                                              

Stats

• Fortuny tallied 25 points and had seven boards.
• Fortuny made three from deep and went 6-10 from the line.
• Reynolds posted 14 points and 12 rebounds.
• Reynolds converted three from beyond the arc.
• Scott and Boba each scored 11 points.
• The Bulldogs shot 48% from the field, 42% from three, and 54% from the line.
• Bryant outrebounded NJIT 40-38.

 Notes

• Fortuny posted her eighth 20+ point game and third in the last four games.
• Fortuny tied her career-high of three made triples.
• Reynolds tallied her second career double-double.
• Reynolds registered her third consecutive 10+ point game.
• Reynolds made three from deep, tying her career-high.
• Boba now has 12 straight games with a steal.
• The Bulldogs shot 58% from three in the first half.

Next Up

The Bulldogs will face UVM in Vermont on Saturday.