Bulldogs drop third straight

Smithfield, RI - The Bryant University women’s basketball team welcomed Pace University to the Chace Athletic Center for the Bulldog’s home opener. Pace won the game 71-62 improving their record to 5-0 overall and 4-0 in the Northeast-10. The Bulldogs drop their third straight and fall to 1-3 overall and 0-3 in NE-10 conference play.

Even though the Setters of Pace University hit five three-pointers in the first half they would trail by one going into the locker room. Junior Joanna Skiba (Providence, RI) poured in 10 of her team high 16 points in the first half including two three-pointers to give the Bulldogs a 34-33 lead at half. They shot 43% from the field on 13-30 shooting. The second half was a different story.

Bryant would go on to shoot just 25% making only eight field goals in the second half while Pace would shoot 52%. The Setters had four players in double figures and one player with nine points. Senior Maria Brown (Fredrick, MD) had a game high 18 points to add onto her team leading 12.2 points per game. Sophomore Stephanie Klingele (Staten Island, NY) had a double-double including 14 points and 10 boards.

The Bulldogs had nine different players score at least three points for the second game in a row. Freshman Alyssa Michella (Washington, NJ) continued her hot shooting from beyond the arc hitting 2-4 three-pointers in just 15 minutes. She now has hit 10-24 threes in her first four career games.

Bryant University returns to action on Saturday, December 3rd when they will visit Southern Connecticut. The Bulldogs return home on Monday, December 5th when they will host non-conference opponent Adelphi at 7:00pm.

Pace University (5-0, 4-0 NE-10)                33          38       -          71
Bryant University (1-3, 0-3 NE-10)             34          28       -           62