BRONX, N.Y. - Fresh off a dominant 70-48 victory over Dayton Wednesday night, Fordham University women's basketball hosts its second straight game at home, taking on UMass Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

Catch the Rams

• Mike Watts will have the play-by-play call alongside Lou Orlando on color for Saturday's game on SNY and ESPN+.

For the Ramily

• Saturday's game will be the Rams' National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration, with Fordham Athletics hosting a clinic pregame led by student athletes from various teams.

• The Rams will also celebrate Alumni Day this weekend, and will be recognizing the 30th anniversary of the 1993-94 Patriot League Championship women's basketball team during the game.

Matchup History

• Recent history has seen UMass take a slight 26-21 edge in the all time series

• Looking to snap a six game losing streak to UMass, after winning 13 in a row against the Minutewomen prior to that stretch.

• Last time the teams met was just over a year ago, with UMass pulling out an 8-79 victory on Feb. 8, 2023.

Fordham Fast Pass

• The Rams (8-15, 3-9 A-10) return to the Rose Hill Gym after a statement win over Dayton Wednesday night.

• Continuing to sit amongst the national leaders in steals per game, the Rams lead the A-10 conference with 9.8 per game, which also ranks 57th in the nation.

• Fordham is forcing opponents into 18.09 turnovers per game, tied for second best in the conference and 83rd best nationally

• The Rams place fourth in the A-10 in blocks per game averaging 3.7 per contest.

• Emy Hayford has scored at least 10 points in nine of her last 10 games, including 16 points in each of her last two games.

• Fordham's trio of forwards (Nyborg, Nelson, & Ly) each enter this weekend shooting 50% or better from the floor for the season.

• Taylor Donaldson continues to lead the Rams' offense, sitting first in the A-10 and 54th in the nation in points per game (17.9), and first in total steals and 79th nationally (48). She also places second in the league in steals per game (2.29) and 65th in the country. 

Run it Back Recap

• A thrilling performance for 40 minutes Wednesday afternoon saw Fordham defeat Dayton 70-48 at the Rose Hill Gym.

• Four Rams would finish the game in double figures, led by 16 points from Emy Hayford who would also tally three rebounds and a pair of steals. 

• A trio of players would score ten points apiece, with Taylor Donaldson finishing one rebound shy of a double-double with nine and a game-high five assists.

• Aminata Ly would finish with 10 points and seven boards

• Taya Davis added 10 points and a steal. 

Going Up Against UMass

• At 3-21 (1-11 A-10) UMass enters the weekend after a loss against Duquesne, 79-62 on Wednesday.

• UMass is led by three players who are averaging over 11 points per game, led by Kristin Williams at 11.8 per game, shooting 36% on the year.

• Alexsia Rose and Stefanie Kulesza are the other two, shooting 35% and 45% respectively from the floor.

Next Stop

• Fordham will have a bye in the midweek, before returning to action next Sunday at St. Bonaventure at 1:00 p.m.