BRONX, N.Y. – A strong start Saturday afternoon by the visitors saw Fordham University women's basketball fall to Saint Joseph's 76-49 at the Rose Hill Gym. With the loss the Rams fall to 5-8 on the year, while the Hawks improve to 12-1.

A career best six steals in the game were part of a career day for Mandy McGurk who would lead her side for the first time this season scoring 15 points in addition to her steals.

Also finishing in double figures was Taylor Donaldson who added 11 points along with five rebounds, while Matilda Flood led the efforts on the glass with six boards on the day. A trio of Rams would tally six points apiece to round out the top scorers on the home side.

The opening frame saw the visitors break out to a comfortable advantage, while limiting the Rams to two makes in the quarter. A quieter second period for the Hawks allowed the Rams to tally some points back midway through, but a late run by St. Joe's once again allowed them to pull away for a big lead heading into halftime.

Out of the break, Fordham would take some time to settle in, but would hold the Hawks to below 20 points in the final two quarters of the game. The final quarter would see the Rams register 23 points, outscoring St. Joe's by eight in the final frame.

Fordham women's basketball continues Atlantic 10 Conference play Wednesday afternoon, taking on St. Bonaventure at 11:00 a.m. on Kids Day Out at the Rose Hill Gym.