SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (Interstat) — A clash of Rams will see two Atlantic 10 women’s basketball teams on vastly different trajectories meet Saturday when Fordham visits No. -ranked Rhode Island at the Ryan Center. Rhode Island (23-3, 13-2 A-10) enters as one of the conference’s dominant forces, its record marred only by a surprising 63-59 loss at La Salle on Wednesday. That defeat snapped a seven-game winning streak. Prior to that, Rhode Island had won 15 of its last 16, showcasing a balanced attack and stifling defense that has held opponents to an average of 52.2 points per game in conference play. Fordham (10-16, 6-9), meanwhile, has struggled for consistency, losing eight of its last ten games. The visiting Rams are coming off an 80-67 home loss to Duquesne on Feb. 14, a game in which they allowed 50 second-half points. Fordham’s offense has been a persistent issue, failing to reach 50 points in four of its last seven contests. The teams met just three weeks ago in the Bronx, with Rhode Island securing a 61-47 victory. Fordham guard Lakresha Edwards was held scoreless in that Jan. 31 matchup, but she enters this rematch coming off a career-high 24-point performance against Duquesne. Her scoring will be critical for a Fordham team that ranks near the bottom of the A-10 in offensive production. Rhode Island will counter with forward Palmire Mbu, a versatile defender and efficient scorer. Mbu had 10 points and five rebounds in the first meeting and has been a key contributor during the team’s successful season, including a 17-point, 7-rebound effort in a key win at Dayton last month. For Rhode Island, the game is a chance to rebound and solidify its standing atop the league ahead of the conference tournament. For Fordham, it represents one of its toughest remaining tests and an opportunity to play spoiler against a ranked rival on the road. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. EST.