SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Women's basketball (6-8, 3-1 NEC) dropped a conference tilt at Bryant (4-11, 2-2 NEC) on Saturday afternoon in Rhode Island. 

How it Happened

• In a game of durability, the FDU bench featured six active players while Bryant had seven available due to Covid protocols.

• The teams traded points out of the gates with Sierra DeAngelo shooting three-for-three from the floor for seven points in the first five minutes of play.

• Bryant opened the second quarter on a 14-2 run to break open a gap and hold a 38-22 advantage at halftime.

• Madison Stanley tallied nine points in the first three minutes out of the half to send FDU on a hot streak and get within nine of the Bulldogs. In her third appearance as a Knight, Abaigeal Babore sank a pair of threes as the team shot 9-for-13 from the floor.

• The Bulldogs controlled the fourth quarter with a final spurt by Bryant's leading scorer Brooke Bjelko. The Knights would not manage to close the gap, dropping the contest 69-57.

Inside the Box Score

• Stanley led the Knights with 19 points, shooting 9-for-14 from the floor and adding a block and a pair of steals.

• The FDU effort was boosted by DeAngelo who tallied 15 points and a pair of blocks, and Babore who added 11 in her first career start.

• Madeline Selvaggi posted a pair of season-highs to lead the team with ten rebounds and nine assists.

Next Up

The Knights return to Stratis Arena on Saturday as they host NEC competitor Sacred Heart at 2 p.m. followed by another conference showdown against Wagner on Monday.