Fordham Women’s Basketball Engages in Scoring Showdown Against La Salle
Women's Basketball Falls in High Scoring Contest Saturday as Fordham University loses to La Salle 93-83 at the Rose Hill Gym, marking the most combined points in a game since 1997.
The Big PictureThe game marked a significant high-scoring event with both teams combining for 176 points, showcasing a remarkable offensive performance.
By the Numbers- Fordham and La Salle combined for 122 field goal attempts, with 62 of those coming from three-point range.
- Fordham outrebounded La Salle 39-28, with an impressive 18-7 advantage on the offensive glass.
- La Salle started strong with seven makes, including five three-pointers in the first quarter.
- Despite a late surge by Fordham cutting the lead to five, La Salle held on for the win, securing a place in the championship.
Fordham will compete in the 2024 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Championship against Loyola Chicago as the No. 9 seed.
Bottom LineThe high-scoring matchup between Fordham and La Salle showcased a remarkable offensive display, with Fordham now gearing up for the championship tournament.
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