BRONX, N.Y. – In a contest that returned head coach Angelika Szumilo back to her coaching roots at Fordham, the Knights (5-7, 2-0 NEC) were defeated by the Rams (9-3, 0-0 A10) in the last non-conference tilt of the season 63-36. Covid-19 played a role in the game as FDU was short-handed and only dressed 10 players. The game was held without fans at the historic Rose Hill Gym due to policies at Fordham University.
 
How It Happened:
1^st Quarter:

• FDU got off to a quick 6-2 lead thanks to driving layups by Madison Stanley, Devyn Scott, and Dahomée Forgues
• The Burgundy and Blue maintained a great defensive effort and held a 10-8 lead at the break

2^nd Quarter:

• Fordham opened the quarter on a 5-2 run and took the lead
• The Knights responded with a mid-range jumper by Scott and a layup by Miranda Elebring
• Stanley was able to break a four-minute scoring drought with a three off of a pick-and-pop from the middle of the floor to keep the Knights in striking distance
• Fordham went on a 10-point run in the final 2:34 of the quarter to take a 30-19 lead at the half

3^rd Quarter:

• Fordham opened the second half on a 11-0 run
• Celia Carbonell was able to cut into the deficit with a corner three pointer
• The Rams shot an efficient 63% in the quarter to extend the lead

4^th Quarter:

• Fordham maintained their lead and cushion throughout the quarter
• Forgues was able to create space driving the left for a layup to start the Knights scoring in the quarter
• Madeline Selvaggi added 4 points in the quarter including being fouled on a made reverse layup for the bonus free throw  
• FDU and Fordham played the final quarter even at 10 points apiece

Next Up:
The Knights get back into conference play and are scheduled to play Thursday, January 6^th at Merrimack at 1 PM. They follow that game with a contest at Bryant on Saturday, January 8^th at 1 PM. Both games can be seen on NEC Front Row.