BRONX, N.Y. - Riding a three-game win streak as they return to the Five Boroughs, Fordham University women's basketball will host Saint Louis Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Rose Hill Gym.
Catch the Rams
Matchup History
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The Billikens hold a slight 12-11 edge in the all-time series, winning two of the last three meetings between the two sides
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Wednesday will mark the first game at Rose Hill in the series since the 2019-20 season, and the Rams hold a 6-3 record against Saint Louis in games played in The Bronx.
Fordham Fast Pass
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After two straight wins at home the Rams (10-15, 5-9 A-10) had a bye last Wednesday, before winning their third straight Sunday afternoon at St. Bonaventure.
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Continuing to sit amongst the national leaders in steals per game, the Rams have led the A-10 conference all season, entering the weekend averaging 9.8 per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation.
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Fordham is forcing opponents into 17.88 turnovers per game, tied for third best in the conference and 84th best nationally.
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The Rams place fourth in the conference in blocks per game averaging 3.7 per contest.
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Fordham's trio of forwards (Nyborg, Nelson, & Ly) each enter this weekend shooting 42% or better from the floor for the season.
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Taylor Donaldson continues to lead the Rams' offense, sitting first in the A-10 and 69th in the nation in points per game (17.5) and first in three pointers made per game (2.78) which places her 19th amongst all Division I players. She also places second in the league in steals per game (2.17) placing her 80th in the country.
Three in a Row
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Over the course of their three game win streak, the Rams are averaging 68.0 points per game with a scoring margin of +19.3.
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Shooting 46% from the field as a team, both Emy Hayford and Taya Davis are shooting over 50% during that stretch, with a trio of Rams averaging over 12.0 points per game
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Three Rams are averaging over 6.5 rebounds per game, with Taylor Donaldson pacing that group with 8.3 over the last three games. Aminata Ly has averaged 7.3, and Matilda Flood has averaged 6.7.
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Fordham is also collecting 42.0 rebounds per game over that stretch, out rebounding opponents by 8.3/game.
Run it Back Recap
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For the third time in as many games Fordham took the lead early and allowed their defense to handle the rest as the Rams defeated St. Bonaventure 70-48 Sunday afternoon.
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Winners of three straight and four of their last six games, the Rams improved to 10-15, and 5-9 in the Atlantic 10. Taya Davis led all scorers on the day with 25 points on a dominant 9-of-12 shooting from the floor and 7-10 on free throw attempts.Â
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Behind herTaylor Donaldson scored 12 points along with six rebounds and a pair of steals.
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Emy Hayford also scored 12 on 5-of-9 shooting.
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Rose Nelson would finish with seven points, including her first career three pointer, while also pulling down seven boards and recording three blocks and two assists.Â
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Aminata Ly also grabbed seven rebounds to tie for the team-high.
Stacking Up Against Saint Louis
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At 11-16 on the year and 6-8 in conference play, Saint Louis is coming off an 82-65 loss to Duquesne last weekend.
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Kyla McMakin leads the Billikens averaging 16.6 points per game, one of three players averaging double figures this season.
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Peyton Kennedy at 14.8 points per game and Brooklyn Gray at 11.8 points per game round out the leading scorers for Saint Louis.
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