Providence Reporter

The Bryant University women's basketball team heads to the Garden State to face NJIT in a Wednesday morning America East matchup.

The ParticularsOpponent: NJITLocation: NJIT Wellness and Events CenterDate and Time: Wednesday, January 18 - 11:30 AM.Game Notes: BryantWatch: ESPN+Live Stats: Sidearm StatsSocial Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | 

THE SERIESThis is the first matchup between the two teams since 2009. The Bulldogs defeated NJIT twice during the 2009 season.

SCOUTING THE HIGHLANDERSNJIT heads into Wednesday's matchup with an 8-9 record and a 3-2 conference record. Alejandra Zuniga leads the team in scoring, averaging 10.4 ppg. Trinity Williams is right with her, averaging 10.1 ppg.

 WHAT TO KNOW

• Nicole Gallagher is averaging 12.8 ppg in AE play and hauling in 7.7 rpg. She also shoots 44% from the field, 42% from three, and 80% from the free-throw line. She also has recorded 13 steals.
• Alana Perkins made four triples against UNH on Monday. She has made at least three triples in five games this year, and the Bulldogs are 4-1 in those contests.
• The Black and Gold have recorded 9+ steals in eight games this season and have posted 5+ blocks in five matchups. The Black and Gold are 4-3 when having 9+ steals and 3-2 when recording 5+ blocks. 
• Mariona Planes Fortuny has recorded 13 double-digit scoring efforts this season. She also is the first Bulldog since Sydney Holloway to have eight 20+ point games in a season. Holloway finished with 10.

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