Sunday, November 30 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (2 p.m.; Costello Athletic Center; Lowell, Mass.)
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SCOUTING THE RIVER HAWKS: The River Hawks took care of business on Monday night, cruising past Mt. Ida 93-41 at home for the teams and Head Coach Jenerrie Harris' first win. After the Mustangs took a 10-8 lead just over five minutes into the action, sophomore guard Asia Mitchell-Owens connected on a jumper that sparked a 30-7 run and led to a 49-32 advantage at the half.

Harris' squad didnít let up in the second half, limiting Mt. Ida to nine second half points, the fewest allowed in program history since Bridgeport scored 10 in 2000. 

SCOUTING THE KNIGHTS: The Knights enter todayís action on a three- game losing streak, coming up short against NJIT (64-68), Bucknell (60-61(OT)) and Monmouth (66-71). Amanda Andrades enters todays action ranked sixth in the nation with 4.5 steals per game, spearheading the Knights team defense that is 50th nationally in steals per game (11.5). FDU is also among the nations best in blocks ranking 16th nationally with 6.0 per game, led by Erika Livermore who is sending back 3.0 shots a game. 

ALL-TIME SERIES: Today's contest will mark the first meeting between the River Hawks and the Knights. 

FRESHMEN FOCUS: The teams freshmen were locked in on Monday, putting forth their best effort so far this season as all three who played scored in double figures. Brianna Rudolph scored a game-high 18 points (8-13 FG) and added five rebounds and a block. Jontay Walton picked up her first career start and showed her skillset with 13 points, four steals and seven assists while only turning the ball over once.

Kayla Gibbs made her River Hawk debut in dominating fashion, scoring 13 points in 10 minutes, going 4-for-6 from the field and 5-for-5 on free throws.

HOMESTAND OVER: Today's game will be the last of a four game homestand for the River Hawks as they take to the road for pair against Columbia on Wednesday (Dec. 3, 7 PM) and Providence on Saturday (Dec. 6, 2PM).

MITCHELL-OWENS LOCKED IN: Sophomore guard Asia Mitchell-Owens has been dialed in from long-distance so far this season. She is 11-for-17 on her three-point attempts highlighted by a perfect 5-for-5 performance against URI.

ALL HANDS ON DECK: All 10 players who took to the hardwood against Mt. Ida on Monday got in the scoring column for the River Hawks, including five who reached double figures. The team also set a season-high with 56 points off the bench.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS: The team took care of business against their Division III foe last Monday, setting the record for fewest points allowed in a half (9) and nearly set records in a few other categories.

The River Hawks neared the program record of 18 three-pointers made, connecting on 14 of the 33 they attempted against the Mustangs. It was the third time the team has reached that mark since setting the record in a 134-65 rout over Mercy in 2012. The last time the team made 14 was during a 91-72 win against Merrimack in 2013.

The team picked up 23 assists on their 36 field goals against the Mustangs, six short from tying the record of 29 done twice against Bridgeport (Jan. 8, 2000) and Mercy (Nov. 10, 2012).

NEARING A MILESTONE: Senior guard Shannon Samuels has 36 points thus far into the season and has scored 476 in her career. Samuels 440 point output last season landed her 10th on the programs single season point total.