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HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Fairleigh Dickinson women's basketball team (1-12, 0-2 NEC) begin a three-game conference road stretch on Saturday when they take on Saint Francis University (3-10, 1-1 NEC) in Loretto, Pa. at the DeGol Arena. The contest will be broadcast live on NEC Front Row.

Last Time Out
The Knights played perhaps their best all-around game on Monday night in a tough 57-55 home loss against St. Francis Brooklyn. FDU held a 55-46 lead with 3:28 left in the game but were unable to score another basket during a 11-0 Terrier run. Sophomore Brianna Thomas (Baldwin, N.Y./St. John the Baptist Diocesan) paced the team with 18 points in her second game back from an injury layoff, while senior Desiree Crawford (Aurora, Ontario/Cardinal Carter Catholic) continued her excellent play with another double-double (13 points, 12 rebounds). Junior Amanda Andrades (Virginia Beach, Va./Princess Anne) notched a career-high nine assists, just a game after racking up a career-best six steals.

Saint Francis University
2013-14 Season: 3-10 (1-1 NEC)
When: Saturday, Jan. 11 - 1 p.m.
Where: Loretto, Pa. (DeGol Arena)
Series History: Saint Francis leads 34-19
Last Meeting: Feb. 25, 2013 - Saint Francis 100 FDU 89
What You Need To Know: Prior to the start of conference play, the Red Flash had endured a seven-game losing streak and have not played a home game in over a month, a stretch that included six games. Saint Francis is coming off a 106-97 overtime victory on the road at Central Connecticut State in which three players scored over 20 points. Senior Alli Williams is a NEC Player of the Year candidate and is averaging 22.7 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Williams is also one of the team leaders in assists and has chipped in an incredible 44 steals, averaging out to over three per game. She is helped by junior Alexa Hayward, who averages 14 points per game and attempts over nine three-pointers per game, making 30% of them.

Up Next
FDU will make the short trip to Moon Township, P.A. to take on Robert Morris on Monday, Jan. 13. Tipoff at the Charles L. Sewall Center is scheduled for 7 p.m.