POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – The Marist Women's Basketball team looks to turn things around and end its six-game losing streak this Wednesday as they duke it out with the Rhode Island Rams. The game is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. at McCann Arena.
 
SCOUTING THE RAMS
Last time out, the 1-6 Rams fell to in-state rival Providence in the Ocean State Tip-Off Consolation Game by a 65-41 margin. Sophomore center Nicole Jorgensen led Rhode Island with a team-high 14 points, while guard Ednaija Lassiter picked up six rebounds. Although the Rams out-rebounded the Friars 33-32, Rhode Island committed 21 turnovers that led to 25 Providence points. The only win this season for the Rams came in their first game of the 2017-18 campaign against UMass Lowell, where they picked up the 81-64 win at home.
 
LAST TIME AGAINST THE RAMS
The Red Foxes were unsuccessful in their last outing against Rhode Island, as they lost on the road by a score of 82-61 during the 2016-17 season. Marist was down 41-30 at the half and simply couldn't come back, as the Rams shot .500 (32-64 FG Percentage) for the game. Guard Allie Clement netted a team-high 19 points and three assists. Claire Oberdorf finished right behind Clement with 17 points, in addition to converting 9-12 free throws from the line.
 
PREVIOUS OUTING
The Dartmouth Big Green charged into Poughkeepsie and nabbed a 60-51 come from behind road win against Marist. After leading 45-40 going into the fourth, the Red Foxes lost their shooting touch and only scored six points for the rest of the game. Redshirt sophomore Alana Gilmer posted a double-double in the loss, as she scored a game-high 20 points and added 10 boards. The forward also went a perfect 3-3 from the free throw line. Maura Fitzpatrick netted 15 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and added three assists in 38 minutes of play.

HOW TO FOLLOW
You can follow along on the Marist women's basketball twitter account (@MaristWBB) and watch live on ESPN3. Geoff Brault will be providing play-by-play with Steve Eggink will be on color.

NEXT UP
The Red Foxes ship up to Boston on Saturday, December 9^th as they visit the Boston University Terriers. The game is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.