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HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Fairleigh Dickinson women's basketball team (2-20, 1-10 NEC) look to continue their winning ways on Monday night, February 10th, when they host Mount St. Mary's (12-11, 7-4 NEC) in Northeast conference action. Tip-off at Stratis Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. and a live video broadcast can also be found on NEC Front Row.
Last Time Out
The Knights notched their second victory of the season and first conference victory by clipping Wagner 82-70, their second-highest scoreline of the season. Senior Desiree Crawford (Aurora, Ontario/Cardinal Carter Catholic) led the way with a career-high 21 points to go along with nine rebounds and four blocks in a tremendous game on both ends of the floor. Thomas finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal over 28 minutes. Cruz shot 6-16 from the field and 3-3 from the line for 16 points. Junior Amanda Andrades (Virginia Beach, Va./Princess Anne) had a very nice all-around game putting up 14 points, six rebounds, and six assists to go along with four steals. It was also the sixth game in which FDU out-rebounded their opponents.
Mount St. Mary's
2013-14 Season: 12-11 (7-4 NEC)
When: Monday, Feb. 10 - 7 p.m.
Where: Hackensack, N.J. (Stratis Arena)
Series History: The Mount lead the all-time series 25-21
Last Meeting: Mar. 2, 2013 - Mount St. Mary's 70 FDU 62
What You Need To Know: This game is the second in a four-game road stretch for the Mount and they are coming off a solid win on Saturday night over LIU Brooklyn, 69-60. MSM are 2-2 in conference road games this season. In the LIU contest, the Mount bench scored 29 points and marked the tenth time that the bench has scored over 25 points this season. Senior guard Sydney Henderson plays nearly every minute of each game and averages 17.7 points per game, eighth best in the conference. Henderson also leads the team with 5.5 rebounds per contest and adds 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals. Junior guard Jacqueline Brewer chips in 11.3 points per game. Mount is very deep and have an additional eight players in the rotation.
Up Next
The Knights continue the conference homestand by welcoming Bryant to Hackensack next Saturday, February 15th, for the first game of the FDU Winter Homecoming double-header. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and a live video broadcast will also be found on NEC Front Row.
