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HACKENSACK, N.J. – The Fairleigh Dickinson women's basketball team (3-9, 0-2 NEC) completes the nonconference portion of its schedule on Wednesday evening, Jan. 7, at Columbia (4-8). Tipoff from Levien Gymnasium is set for 7 p.m.
 
Last Time Out
The Knights nearly overcame two large deficits in their road loss at Bryant on Monday night but eventually fell, 81-71. FDU went on two separate large second-half runs, outscoring its hosts 31-6, and took a late lead with under three minutes remaining but ultimately fell short. Despite the result, redshirt junior center Erika Livermore (Nazareth, Pa./Nazareth Area) scored her 1,000th career point from the free-throw line in the second-half. The Nazareth, Pa. native compiled a team-high 25 points with nine rebounds and three blocks in 35 minutes. Kelsey Cruz (Chester, Va./Lloyd C. Bird) added 24 points on 10-of-23 shooting, while Amanda Andrades (Virginia Beach, Va./Princess Anne) finished with eight points, four assists, and five blocks in 40 minutes of action.
 
Columbia
2014 Season: 4-8 (0-0 Ivy)
Where: New York, N.Y. (Levien Gymnasium)
When: January 7, 2015 – 7 p.m.
Series History: FDU holds a 8-6 advantage since 1990
Last Meeting: November 24, 2013 – FDU 69 Columbia 59 in Hackensack, N.J.   
What You Need To Know:  The Lions have lost five of their last six after starting the season 3-3 but all four wins have come inside Levien Gym. Sophomore forward Tori Oliver provides a league-best 19.5 points per contest for her team on a blistering 48.8 percent from the floor, while two freshmen add double-digit averages: Camille Zimmerman's 15.1 ppg and Alexa Giuliano's 10.6 ppg. Columbia crash the boards well, averaging 42.9 per contest, with senior Amara Mbionwu leading the way with 9.7 per game.  
 
Up Next
The Knights move back into Northeast Conference play and remain on the road for the final game of their current seven-game road swing this Saturday, Jan. 10, at Bryant. Tipoff from Smithfield, R.I. is slated for 1 p.m. with NEC Front Row carry live video coverage.