Women’s Soccer Hits Road for Two A-10 Contests

Bronx, N.Y. – (September 25, 2019) – After kicking off Atlantic 10 action with a home win over St. Bonaventure on Sunday, the Fordham women's soccer team hits the road for its next two league contests this week.  The Rams visit George Washington on Thursday at 3:00 PM, followed by a Sunday showdown at Richmond at 1:00 PM
 
Fordham (2-6-2, 1-0-0 A-10) earned its first home win of the year with a 1-0 win over the Bonnies, as Margaret Roughley cashed in on a late penalty kick to give the Rams the win.  George Washington (5-1-2, 1-0-0 A-10) joined the Rams with a win in their conference opener, recording a 3-1 win at La Salle.  The Colonials have yet to lose a game at home this season, posting a 2-0-2 mark.
 
On Sunday, the Rams play at Richmond (4-3-2, 1-0-0 A10), another team that opened A-10 play with a win, as the Spiders earned a 2-1 win at Massachusetts.  Prior to the Fordham match, Richmond will play La Salle at home on Thursday night.
 
GAME COVERAGE:
Thursday – Fordham at George Washington – 3:00 PM ET – Live Video (ESPN+) | Live Stats
 
Sunday – Fordham at Richmond – 1:00 PM ET – Live Video (ESPN+) | International Stream  | Live Stats
 
SERIES HISTORY: On Thursday, it will be the 19^th all-time meeting between Fordham and George Washington with the series tied at seven wins apiece with four draws.  Last season, Fordham stormed past the Colonials with a 4-0 win at Jack Coffey Field, led by Margaret Roughley's first career two-goal game.
 
On Sunday, the Rams and Spiders will match-up for the 16^th time.  The Spiders hold a slight edge in the series at 8-6-1, but Fordham has won five of the last seven meetings, including a 1-0 double overtime thriller last season, where Clara Gastaldi scored the game-winning goal.

 
LAST TIME OUT: Senior Margaret Roughley's 85^th minute penalty proved to be the difference in Sunday afternoon's Atlantic 10 opener at Coffey Field, with the Rams defeating St. Bonaventure, 1-0, on Alumni Day.
 
With each team notching just one shot over the first 45 minutes in extreme temperatures, the tempo picked up in the second half, especially for the hosts. Fordham outshot the Bonnies, 9-2, in the second period and 10-3 overall, including six shots on target to the Bonnies' one. Lauren Malcolm made five saves on the afternoon, while Kelly LaMorte had one stop.
 
Roughley's goal had been coming, as Fordham continued to put pressure on St. Bonaventure. Seconds before, Hope Baisley saw a shot blocked and a foul was committed on the rebound. Roughley stepped up and powered her penalty to the right for her first goal of the year.  Her and Maura Holst each recorded two shots, both on target, to lead the team, while Baisley and Marissa Stanco each had two.
 
The shutout was LaMorte's fourth of the year, moving her into a tie for third all-time with Megan Fitzgerald, who was in attendance at the game.
 
LAMORTE AMONG NATIONAL & ATLANTIC 10 LEADERS: The NCAA released its weekly statistics report and Fordham goalkeeper Kelly LaMorte finds herself among the national leaders in two categories.  She rates tenth in the country in total saves (56) and 18^th in minutes played (949:45).   Both marks are tops in the Atlantic 10 Conference this season as well.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA: For the latest updates and behind the scenes look at the Fordham women's soccer program, make sure to follow them on Twitter and Instagram at @FordhamWoSoc.
 
WHO'S NEXT: After Sunday's game, Fordham returns home for an October 3^rd match against George Mason at 7:00 PM, followed by a road match at VCU on October 6^th at 1:00 PM.