Preview: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at New Haven Chargers WEST HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) — A surging Fairleigh Dickinson women’s basketball team looks to continue its dominant season when it visits struggling New Haven in a Northeast Conference matchup Saturday at Charger Gymnasium. The Knights (23-4 overall) enter on an 11-game winning streak, most recently defeating Chicago State 66-52 on Thursday. They have won those games by an average margin of 19.5 points. Fairleigh Dickinson already handled New Haven once this season, earning a 65-57 home victory on Jan. 10. New Haven (7-18) seeks to halt a four-game skid, including a 62-58 loss at Stonehill on Thursday. The Chargers have struggled to close out games, with three of their last six losses coming by five points or fewer or in overtime. A key matchup will feature two of the conference’s top players. Fairleigh Dickinson is led by guard Madlena Gerke, who averages 17.4 points during the winning streak. She scored 18 points in Thursday’s win over Chicago State. For New Haven, forward Aniya McDonald-Perry provides a consistent interior presence, posting a double-double (19 points, 13 rebounds) in a narrow loss at Chicago State on Feb. 7. The Knights boast the conference’s top defense, allowing just 52.7 points per game during their streak. They will test a New Haven offense averaging only 60.2 points. The Chargers will need efficient production beyond McDonald-Perry, potentially from guards Addisen Sulikowski and Lindsay Hogan, who combined for 31 points in the last outing. Fairleigh Dickinson’s depth has been a strength, with contributors like Ava Renninger and Akeelah Lafleur providing key support. New Haven must limit turnovers and find early offensive rhythm to avoid playing from behind against a disciplined Knights squad. The game tips off at 2 p.m. EST. Fairleigh Dickinson visits Le Moyne next Thursday, while New Haven hosts Wagner the same night.