Virginia Cavaliers Set to Host Fordham Rams in Women's Basketball Showdown at John Paul Jones Arena
As the Virginia Cavaliers prepare to welcome the Fordham Rams to the John Paul Jones Arena, fans are anticipating a thrilling women's basketball contest. The Cavaliers have been on an impressive run, showcasing their dominance on their home court with a series of commanding performances.
In their recent matchup against the Rider Broncs, the Cavaliers displayed a robust defense and an explosive offense, securing a comfortable 78-51 victory. Their ability to control rebounds was evident as they amassed 60 in total, with an outstanding 29 offensive boards contributing to 26 second-chance points. This rebounding prowess has become a trend for Virginia and could play a significant role against Fordham.
The team also demonstrated efficiency in transition, scoring 17 fast-break points while maintaining discipline by committing only ten turnovers. The assist-to-turnover ratio stood at a healthy 1.4, indicating that ball movement and decision-making have been areas of strength.
Another notable performance came during their away game against La Salle Explorers where they emerged victorious with an impressive scoreline of 94-73. The Cavaliers' shooting accuracy from inside the arc was remarkable at approximately 55 percent, coupled with near-perfect free-throw shooting at around 92 percent. They also capitalized on turnovers by scoring 22 points off La Salle's mistakes.
The overtime win against Missouri Tigers further highlighted Virginia's resilience and clutch play under pressure. With six blocks and seven steals in that game alone, it is clear that defensive intensity is not lacking for this squad.
With these trends in mind, fans can expect Virginia to leverage their home-court advantage and continue exhibiting strong rebounding abilities along with efficient scoring inside the paint when they face off against Fordham Rams.
The upcoming game is scheduled for December 21st at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville; tip-off is set for 6:00 PM local time (EST). Fans eager to catch all the action can tune into local broadcasts or follow live updates online.