Bronx, N.Y. – Fordham University’s women’s basketball team returns home this Sunday to face St. Bonaventure at the Rose Hill Gym. The Rams are looking for their first conference win this season after losing 74-50 to Davidson in their last game. Meanwhile, St. Bonaventure comes in with a recent victory over Saint Joseph’s, lifting their record to 3-3 in league play.
The all-time series between Fordham and St. Bonaventure shows a narrow edge for Fordham at 25-22. However, Fordham has been on a winning streak against the Bonnies, claiming victory in the last 12 meetings. Their most recent clash ended in a close 51-49 win for Fordham on January 25, 2025.
This Sunday’s match is the first of two between the teams this season. They’ll meet again next month in Olean, NY, for the regular-season finale.
Notes
The Rams excel defensively, allowing opponents to shoot just 38.4%, ranking seventh in the A-10 for field goal percentage defense. They also lead the league with an impressive average of 26.2 bench points per game, placing them 38th nationally.
In addition, Fordham averages 10.4 steals per game, ranking 66th in the nation, and they force 20 turnovers per game on average, which is second-best in the league. Their rebounding stats are equally notable—averaging 16.1 offensive rebounds per game places them 17th among all Division I teams.
One standout player is Alexis Black, who has scored in double figures every game this season. She averages 19.4 points a game, ranking 25th nationally, and is also among the top players for assists, steals, and free throws in the league.
Next Up
Fordham will welcome Saint Louis to the Rose Hill Gym this Wednesday for a special Kids Day Out event, with the game tipping off at 11:00 a.m.
