WASHINGTON  – Opening their Championship run Wednesday afternoon in Virginia, Fordham University women's basketball will take on No. 11 Saint Louis at 2:30 p.m. in the first round of the 2026 Atlantic 10 Championship.

Taking place at the Henrico Sports and Events Center for the third consecutive year, Fordham (10-19, 2-16) will be the No. 14 seed, playing in the second of two First Round games Wednesday on ESPN+. The Billikens enter the championship 11-20, 5-13 in league play, coming off a loss to Davidson Saturday. Fordham and Saint Louis have squared off twice this season, with both sides earning their respective victories on the road.

The full bracket was unveiled following the final day of regular season action Saturday, with Rhode Island being named the conference regular season champions.

The winner of Wednesday's game between Fordham and Saint Louis will advance to the second round to take on No. 6 La Salle on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.