Nov. 14, 2007

Bronx, N.Y. - The Fordham women's basketball team will host their home opener this evening against the Marist Red Foxes at the Rose Hill Gym. Follow the game by clicking on the Listen or GameTracker links.

TONIGHT'S GAME: The Fordham Rams (0-1) open their 2007-08 home season tonight, as they host the Marist College Red Foxes (0-1). Both teams are looking to bounce back from season opening losses. Fordham fell to Manhattan on Sunday (65-53), while Marist lost to Ohio State (63-57). This is the 13th meeting between the two schools with Fordham holding a 7-5 edge. Marist won last year's game, 88-38, at the McCann Center.

LEADING OFF: In the previous 37 home openers, Fordham has defended its home court fairly well with a 24-13 mark at the historic Rose Hill Gym.

THE OPPONENT: Like Fordham, Marist is looking for their first win of the season, after opening the year with a 63-57 loss at Ohio State. The Red Foxes, who advanced to the Sweet Sixteen last year, are coached by Brian Georgis, who is in his sixth season with a record of 107-48 to date. In the Ohio State game, the Red Foxes were led by Erica Allenspach and Lynzee Johnson, who both netted 12 points off the bench.