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HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Fairleigh Dickinson women's basketball team (1-13, 0-3 NEC) will conclude its western Pennsylvania conference road swing on Monday when it travels to Moon Township, Pa. to take on Robert Morris (6-8, 2-1 NEC) for a 7 p.m. tipoff at the Sewell Center.
Last Time Out
The Knights were defeated on Saturday at Saint Francis University, 111-89, as junior
Kelsey Cruz (Chester, Va./Lloyd C. Bird) led the way with 15 points. Several FDU players had career high numbers or matched their career bests. Junior
Amanda Andrades (Virginia Beach, Va./Princess Anne) had her first career 10-assist game and second career double-double, Sophomore
Anastasia Williams (Central Islip, N.Y./St. John the Baptist Diocesan) matched her career highs of 10 points and 11 rebounds, while freshman
Valerie Oyakhilome (Lindenhurst, N.Y./Lindenhurst) posted 12 points.
Robert Morris
2013-14 Season: 6-8, 2-1 NEC
When: Monday, Jan. 13 - 7 p.m.
Where: Moon Township, Pa. (Sewell Center)
Series History: The Colonials lead the all-time series 30-23.
Last Meeting: Feb. 23, 2013 – FDU 64 Robert Morris 62 (OT)
What You Need To Know: Artemis Spanou is one of the best players in the entire country, and the senior displayed her abilities on Saturday in a home contest against Bryant by putting up a 26 points, 16 rebounds and five assists after playing just about every minute of the game. Spanou has recorded a double-double in 21 consecutive Northeast Conference games and is averaging 18 points and nearly 14 rebounds per game. Ashley Ravelli added a season-high 20 points on 8-10 shooting; hitting all four of her long-distance attempts, in what was a school record for three-point shooting percentage with a minimum of 10 attempts (.625, 10-of-16). The Colonials also committed just six turnovers, second fewest in team history.
Up Next
FDU will travel to Central Connecticut State to play a 1 p.m. NEC contest on Saturday, Jan. 18. The game will be the seventh road game in the Knights' last eight, before enjoying three home game at Stratis Arena to finish out their January schedule.