Bryant University Wins Season Opener in Thrilling Fashion

Smithfield, RI - The Bryant University women's basketball team opened their season on the road visiting Queens College in New York on Tuesday. The Bulldogs would go on to defeat Queens 67-66.

Queens would hold a nine point lead going into the half as they shot 57% from beyond the arc and made 10 of 13 free throws. Jill Henn and Erin White each had 16 points to lead the Lady Knights offense while Danielle Castelli posted a double- double (12 points, 13 rebounds) in her Queens College debut.

Bryant University used a 7-0 run late in the game to rally for a 67-66 win over Queens in their 2005-06 season opener in Flushing. A Lauren Rubenoff (New Hartford, CT) basket with 1:35 left in the game gave Bryant the lead at 64-63 and they never relinquished it. QC had led 53-43 with just over eight minutes left in the second half. Rubenoff finished the game with a double-double scoring 10 points and grabbing a career high 13 rebounds.

The Bulldogs were led by freshman Alyssa Michella (Washington, NJ) who scored 15 points which all came on three-pointers in her debut for Bryant University. Senior Megan Peper (Castleton, NY) also poured in double figures on 6-10 shooting good for 12 points. Junior Joanna Skiba (Providence, RI) helped the Bulldogs get their buckets by dishing out a career high 10 assists.

Bryant University opens their Northeast-10 Conference schedule on Tuesday November 22, when they will visit American International.