La Salle women's basketball will face UMass in the first round of the A-10 Championships at the Henrico Sport and Event Center on March 6 at 12:00 p.m. The team achieved a notable victory against Fordham, breaking a program record for three-point shooting. Led by Nicole Melious and Tiara Bolden, the Explorers will seek to continue their winning momentum into the tournament.

The Big Picture

La Salle's success against Fordham provides a strong foundation as they enter the A-10 Championships, aiming to capitalize on their recent breakthrough in three-point shooting for a chance at a championship title.

By the Numbers
  • La Salle shot 20-36 from three-point range against Fordham, setting a program record.
  • Nicole Melious scored a career-high 28 points, with Tiara Bolden adding 25 points in the victory.
State of Play
  • La Salle enters the A-10 Championships with an 8-21 overall record and 5-13 in conference play.
  • UMass holds a 4-26 season record and 2-16 in conference play, with Kristen Williams as their leading scorer.
What's Next

With a history of close games against UMass, La Salle aims to secure their third victory this season and potentially replicate a feat not achieved since the 1994-95 season by defeating the same team thrice in one season.

Bottom Line

La Salle's remarkable three-point shooting and recent win against Fordham position them well for the A-10 Championships, presenting a prime opportunity to advance with confidence and potentially rewrite history by securing a third victory against UMass this season.