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Women's Basketball Host George Washington Saturday

The Rams and Revolutionaries will tipoff at 2:00 p.m. from the Rose Hill Gym

Women's Basketball Ethan Cardona

Women's Basketball Host George Washington Saturday

The Rams and Revolutionaries will tipoff at 2:00 p.m. from the Rose Hill Gym

BRONX, N.Y. - On the backend of a brief two game homestand, Fordham University women's basketball hosts George Washington Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Rose Hill Gym.

Catch the Rams

  • This Saturday's meeting with George Washington will air live on ESPN+ and air locally on the YES Network, with Andrew Posadas, Emmanuel Berbari, and Maria Trivelpiece making up the broadcast trio.

  • Kris Pursiainen and Julia Moss handle the WFUV Sports call of the game on YouTube Live.

For the Ramily

  • The Rams will celebrate PRIDE Day at the Rose Hill gym Saturday afternoon, with all fans in attendance receiving a Fordham branded sticker sheet.

Matchup History

  • George Washington holds a 21-10 lead in the all-time series between the two sides

  • Prior to the Revolutionaries winning the last meeting a year ago, Fordham had won six straight games in the series from 2017-22.

  • Last time the two teams met, George Washington took a 63-57 victory in D.C. on Jan. 11, 2023

Fordham Fast Pass

  • Playing their final home game in the month of January, Fordham women's basketball (6-13, 1-7 A-10) is coming off a loss to Loyola Chicago Wednesday in a game that saw the two sides keep close for nearly the full 40 minutes.

  • Continuing to sit amongst the national leaders in steals per game, the Rams lead the A-10 conference with 10.6 per game, which also ranks 42nd in the nation 

  • Fordham is still forcing opponents into 18.32 turnovers per game, tied for fourth best in the conference and 88th nationally

  • The Rams place fourth in the A-10 in blocks per game averaging 3.5 per contest.

  • Fordham is led by Taylor Donaldson who sits first in the A-10 and 61st in the nation in points per game (17.8), and second in both total steals (39), and steals per game (2.29) which places her 90th and 68th nationally in those respective categories.

  • Matilda Flood paces the Rams' efforts on the glass this season averaging 5.3 rebounds per game, one of three players at over 4.5 rebounds per game.

  • Rose Nelson has tallied four or more rebounds in six of her last seven games, currently averaging 3.7 rebounds per game.

  • In her first four starts, Kailah Harris has tallied at least five rebounds in each of those games.

Run it Back Recap

  • It was a back and forth game for much of the night Wednesday, but Fordham was outlasted in the final stages, 74-66 by Loyola Chicago.

  • Taylor Donaldson led the way for the Rams with 22 points, including four makes from beyond the act, along with four rebounds and a pair of assists. 

  • One of three double digit scorers, Emy Hayford would tally 13 points with a pair of dimes.

  • Kailah Harris notched 12 points on four of four shooting both from the field and the free throw line, while also pulling down five rebounds. 

  • Aminata Ly would pace the Rams on the glass with six rebounds and eight points.

Going Up Against G-Dub

  • Entering the weekend 8-11 overall (1-6 A-10) George Washington is looking to snap a three game losing streak, falling to George Mason 57-41 last time out

  • The Revolutionaries rank 37th in the nation in scoring defense and 87th in the country in three-point defense as a team.

  • Nya Robertson paces the George Washington offense with 15.9 points per game and sits as one of the national leaders in three-point shooting,

Next Stop

  • The Rams head on the road for two straight games in the DMV with a trip to George Mason Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m.

  • Fordham will then head back to Virginia this weekend to take on Richmond at 6:00 p.m. Saturday night.

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Players Mentioned

Matilda Flood

#1 Matilda Flood

G
5' 9"
Senior
Rose Nelson

#10 Rose Nelson

F
6' 1"
Sophomore
Kailah Harris

#34 Kailah Harris

F/C
6' 1"
Graduate Student
Emy Hayford

#8 Emy Hayford

G
5' 8"
Graduate Student
Aminata Ly

#24 Aminata Ly

C
6' 4"
Redshirt Senior
Taylor Donaldson

#3 Taylor Donaldson

G
5' 10"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Matilda Flood

#1 Matilda Flood

5' 9"
Senior
G
Rose Nelson

#10 Rose Nelson

6' 1"
Sophomore
F
Kailah Harris

#34 Kailah Harris

6' 1"
Graduate Student
F/C
Emy Hayford

#8 Emy Hayford

5' 8"
Graduate Student
G
Aminata Ly

#24 Aminata Ly

6' 4"
Redshirt Senior
C
Taylor Donaldson

#3 Taylor Donaldson

5' 10"
Senior
G