HACKENSACK, N.J. – FDU women's basketball (2-2) earned its second win of the 2026-27 campaign on Thursday night, holding off Manhattan (1-3) for a 58-55 victory inside the Bogota Savings Bank Center.

Senior guard Rebecca Osei-Owusu led the Knights with a double-double, finishing with 14 points and a game-high 14 rebounds. Sophomore guard Reese Downey added 13 points, while sophomore forward Leah Crosby contributed 11 points and seven rebounds.

FDU came out strong in the opening quarter, jumping out to an early 6-0 advantage. Manhattan responded with a three-pointer, but the Knights continued to build their lead behind contributions from Osei-Owusu, Ane Valle and Theresa Biladi. FDU closed the first quarter ahead 17-10.

The Knights carried their momentum into the second, extending their advantage to double digits. Downey connected from beyond the arc, while Iriona Gravley, Crosby and Osei-Owusu helped keep the offense moving. FDU took a 33-17 lead into halftime.

Manhattan looked to respond coming out of the break, but FDU continued to find answers. Downey and Crosby provided key baskets, while Osei-Owusu continued to make an impact on both ends of the floor. The Knights maintained a 48-34 advantage heading into the final quarter.

The Jaspers made a late push in the fourth, cutting the deficit to five points, 48-43, with just over six minutes remaining. FDU stayed composed down the stretch, leaning on its defense and rebounding to protect the lead and secure the 58-55 victory.

• Osei-Owusu recorded her first double-double of the season with 14 points and 14 rebounds, adding three assists and three steals.

• Downey finished with 13 points, including two three-pointers, while Crosby added 11 points, seven rebounds and four steals.

• Biladi contributed eight points, two assists and three steals, while Valle added five rebounds.

• FDU held advantages in total rebounds (38-30), second-chance points (17-4) and points off turnovers (15-6).

• The Knights finished with 13 steals and forced 19 Manhattan turnovers.

• FDU improved to 2-2 on the season with the victory.

FDU returns to the road on Sunday, November 15, traveling to Columbus, Ohio, to take on No. 17 Ohio State. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. and can be streamed on B1G+
 

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Segovia Steakhouse is the presenting sponsor of the 2026-27 FDU women's basketball season.