
Davidson
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Fordham
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Highlights
Preview
Preview: Davidson Wildcats at Fordham Rams NEW YORK (Interstat) â A pivotal Atlantic 10 Conference matchup with postseason implications is set for Saturday at Rose Hill Gym as the Fordham Rams host the Davidson Wildcats. Both teams enter the contest on winning notes, setting the stage for a tightly contested rematch. Davidson (16-10, 8-5 A-10) edged Richmond 65-63 on Wednesday behind 18 points from guard Roberts Blums. Fordham (15-12, 9-5) secured a 62-59 home victory over Loyola Chicago the same afternoon, powered by a game-high 24 points from guard DeJour Reaves. The Wildcats won the seasonâs first meeting 68-63 in North Carolina on Jan. 21. Securing a regular-season sweep is a key objective for Davidson as it jockeys for conference tournament positioning. Davidsonâs offense will lean on the consistent production of Blums. The guard is averaging 15.1 points over his last seven games, including a 23-point, six-rebound performance in a win at Richmond on Jan. 31. His ability to score efficiently will be critical against Fordhamâs defense. The Rams counter with their own dynamic guard in Reaves, who has been on a tear. He is averaging 18.3 points over his last six contests and has scored 19 or more points in four of those outings. His duel with Blums will be a central storyline. Fordham has found momentum, winning three of its last four games, including an overtime road victory at Rhode Island. Davidson has been inconsistent in February, alternating wins and losses over its past six games against A-10 competition. The Rams hold a slight advantage in the conference standings, but the Wildcatsâ potent offense, which erupted for 114 points in a non-conference rout on Feb. 9, poses a significant threat. Fordhamâs ability to control the tempo and defend its home court will be tested. Tipoff is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in the Bronx. The game will be broadcast on the regional sports network. Up Next: Davidson visits Duquesne on Wednesday. Fordham travels to VCU next Saturday.