BRONX, N.Y. – The Monroe University women's basketball team faced a challenging road test Sunday afternoon, falling to Fordham, 83-46, in the teams' season-opening exhibition game. Vatijah Davis paced the Mustangs with 10 points, while Yohangeli Guzman and Ty'Lah Washington each contributed eight points.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Monroe showed early fight against the Atlantic 10 opponent, with Hellary De Los Santos providing an offensive spark in the opening quarter. De Los Santos scored seven points in the first period, including a three-pointer, as the Mustangs stayed within striking distance. Fordham closed the quarter with a 20-9 advantage.
The Rams extended their lead in the second quarter, using a balanced offensive effort to take a 42-27 advantage into halftime. Guzman helped keep Monroe in the game with eight points, while Davis connected from beyond the arc and added a three-pointer of her own.
Fordham continued to build separation after the break, outscoring the Mustangs 23-8 in the third quarter. Monroe continued to compete in the fourth, with Davis and Madison Mayas contributing baskets and Ty'Lah Washington adding a three-pointer. The Rams maintained control down the stretch to secure the 83-46 decision.
MUSTANG STANDOUTS
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Vatijah Davis: Led Monroe with 10 points, adding four rebounds and two steals.
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Yohangeli Guzman: Finished with eight points, three assists and two rebounds.
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Ty'Lah Washington: Recorded eight points, including a three-pointer, and went 5-for-6 at the free-throw line.
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Madison Mayas: Added five points and five rebounds.
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Hellary De Los Santos: Scored seven points, grabbed one rebound and recorded one steal.
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Alex Stewart: Contributed five rebounds, three assists and two steals.
STATS & NOTES
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Monroe finished with 26 rebounds, including eight offensive boards.
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The Mustangs recorded eight steals and eight assists.
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Monroe scored 19 points off the bench.
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Fordham held a 50-26 advantage on the glass and scored 38 points in the paint.
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Fordham's Carryn Easley led all scorers with 21 points.
UP NEXT
The Mustangs continue their season with a home-match against Washington Adventist on Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m.
