Malott, Rueter and the #A10WBB Slate

Sixteen in a row for GW, a conference win for St. Bonaventure, a milestone for Fairbanks, five out of six for Duquesne, a monster night for Malott, and a battle in Richmond made up an exciting Saturday in #A10WBB.

Compiled by Matthew Fidurko (@Durko33Matt)

#24 George Washington 87, George Mason 52
The Colonials were not only able to just beat George Mason for their 17th straight win, they dismantled the Patriots behind Caira Washington’s 15 points, eight rebounds, two steals, and two blocks.

St. Bonaventure 77, UMASS 57
Is this the win the Bonnies need to get back on track? Nyla Rueter guided the Bonnies with a season-high 22 points, nearly matching her great offensive output in Amherst last season; For St. Bonaventure Gabby Richmond would also record her first career double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.

St. Joseph’s 57, Davidson 52
The Hawks were able to hold of the Wildcats rally and improve to 3-5 in conference play, much due in part to Sarah Fairbanks team-best 12 points; Fairbanks was also able to move into 10th place on the all-time blocks list in program history with her 77th and 78th career blocks against Davidson.

Duquesne 56, Fordham 46
The Dukes stayed hot, now winners of five of their last six, and sent Fordham, who started conference play 6-0, to their second loss in their last three games. April Robinson led all scorers with 18 points, while Amadea Szamosi added 15.

Dayton 86, Saint Louis 72
Ally Malott finished 13 of 16 from the field and poured in a career-high 30 points to give the Flyers their 16th win season and their seventh conference win. Four other Flyers would finished in double-figures, including Jodie Cornelie-Sigmundova, who finished with a season-high 13 points.

La Salle 74, VCU 65
LaSalle was able to garner a tough road victory behind Ebony Well’s 17 points and five rebounds. Also for Explorers, Amy Griffin and Alicia Cropper added 13 and 12 points respectively. 
Atlantic 10 Standings—

1. George Washington – 8-0
2. Dayton – 7-1
3. Fordham – 7-2
4. Duquesne – 6-3
5. Richmond – 5-3
6. VCU – 5-4
7. Rhode Island – 4-4
8. Saint Louis – 4-5
9. George Mason – 3-5
10. St. Joseph’s – 3-5
11. La Salle– 2-6
12. UMASS – 2-6
13. St. Bonaventure – 2-7
14. Davidson – 1-8