Women’s Soccer Continues A-10 Action This Week Against Davidson & La Salle

Bronx, N.Y. - The Fordham women's soccer team begins the stretch run of conference play this week, when the Rams host Davidson on Thursday night at 7:00 PM, while traveling to La Salle for a Sunday matinee at 1:00 PM.
 
After a tie and an overtime loss, Fordham currently sits on the outside looking in for the Atlantic 10 playoff picture.  Heading into this week, the Rams (5-6-4. 2-3-1 A10) are tied for ninth in the standings with Saint Joseph's and Richmond.  Fordham's first opponent of the week is Davidson on Thursday, where the Wildcats are still in search of their first conference win, sitting at 0-6 in the league, 2-13 overall.  On Sunday, the Rams face Atlantic 10 leader La Salle, who is a perfect 6-0 in conference play with an 11-3-1 overall record.
 
GAME COVERAGE:
Thursday – Davidson at Fordham – 7:00 PM – Live Video* | Live Stats | Follow on Twitter @FordhamWSoccer
 
Sunday – Fordham at La Salle – 1:00 PM – Live Stats | Follow on Twitter @FordhamWSoccer
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SERIES HISTORY: This will be the third meeting between Fordham and Davidson, with the Rams taking each of the first two meetings.  Fordham defeated Davidson, 2-0, in 2015 at Jack Coffey Field, while taking a 1-0 decision on a Brooke Salmon goal at Davidson last season.
 
On Sunday, it will be the 20^th all-time meeting between the Rams and Explorers with La Salle holding a 9-8-2 edge in the series.  La Salle is 3-0-2 in the last five meetings with the last in 2014.  Fordham's last win over the Explorers came in 2009.

 
LAST TIME OUT: Richmond's Lexi Prillaman came up with a steal off a short goal kick and beat Fordham goalkeeper Kelly LaMorte on a breakaway to give the Spiders a 1-0 win at Robins Stadium in double overtime.
 
The first half saw Fordham have the best scoring chance in the 11^th minute, as Juliana Mascelli lined a shot toward goal off the crossbar and out.
 
In the second half, the Rams put the pressure on early, creating another prime scoring chance in the 51^st minute, when Clara Gastaldi fended off a Richmond defender and was alone with the goalie.  However, Gastaldi could not sneak the ball by Katie Brennan, as she made the save to keep the game scoreless.   Brennan would make three more saves in the period, while Fordham's Kelly LaMorte had three stops forcing the game into overtime.
 
Fordham had a couple of shots in the opening ten minutes over overtime, but none found the mark, moving the game into a second session of overtime.
 
In the 105^th minute, LaMorte took a short goal kick, trying to move the ball up to her defenders, but Richmond's Lexi Prillaman stole the ball away and beat LaMorte one-on-one for her second goal of the season and the game-winner.
 
WOMEN'S SOCCER PINK JERSEYS NOW UP FOR AUCTION: Help the Fordham women's soccer program raise funds for their annual Cancer Awareness Day by purchasing a game-worn pink jersey that the Rams donned against Duquesne on October 1.   Numbers available are 0, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 26, 27, 28, and 55. All of these jerseys will be auctioned off with the opening bid for each starting at $50.  All proceeds will go to Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care.  To bid on your jersey go to http://fordhamsports.com/auctions/ and scroll down to the number you would like.  Don't miss out on your chance to own this historic, limited edition jersey!
 
WHO'S NEXT: Following this week's action, the Rams will have their final two regular season matches as the push for the playoffs concludes.  Fordham is at Saint Joseph's on Thursday, October 19^th at 7:00 PM, while hosting Saint Louis on Sunday, October 22^nd at 1:00 PM for Senior Day.