Bryant defeats UML at home and clinches No. 4 Seed

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University women's basketball team defeated UMass Lowell 60-51 at home and clinched the number four seed in the America East playoffs.

Mia Mancini posted 19 points, hitting four from beyond the arc, and Mariona Planes Fortuny recorded 16 points in the victory.

Game Information
Bryant 61, UML 35
Records: Bryant (15-13) (8-7), UML (4-23), (4-11)
Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

Key Moment

• The Bulldogs never relinquished the lead after the first quarter.

How it Happened

• UML tallied four early points before Silvia Gonzalez nailed a three for the first Bulldog bucket of the game (4-3).
• The Black and Gold then outscored the River Hawks 8-7 to close out the first quarter and gain a two-point lead (13-11).
• The Bulldogs opened the first four minutes of the second quarter, posting eight points to UML's four. Fortuny had six, and Martina Boba posted two points (21-15).
• Bryant then closed the first half on a 10-7 run, giving the Black and Gold a nine-point (31-22) halftime lead.
• Bryant took control defensively in the third quarter, holding the River Hawks to nine points while scoring 12 to earn a 43-31 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
• UML outscored Bryant 20-17 in the final period, which resulted in a 60-51 victory for the Bulldogs.                                                                    

Stats

• Mancini posted 19 points and made four from deep.
• Fortuny had 16 points and nine rebounds.
• Gonzalez registered seven points, hitting two three-pointers.
• Kemari Reynolds tallied seven boards and four assists.
• The Bulldogs outrebounded UML 44-36.

 Notes

• Bryant clinched the four seed and will host a playoff game for the first time since the 2016-17 season.
• Mancini posted her 20^th double-figure scoring game and 19^th game with at least two from deep.
• Fortuny recorded her 20^th 10+ point game and third in a row.
• Gonzalez has hit a three in eight of the last nine games.
• The Bulldogs improved to 2-0 vs. UML this season.

 Next Up

The Bulldogs will face NJIT in New Jersey on Saturday for the regular season finale.