DAYTON. - The University of Dayton women's basketball team held on to beat Fordham on Sunday by a score of 48-44.  The Flyers stout defense in the first quarter held Fordham to just three points, which tied a program record.
 
The Flyers (14-7, 7-0 A-10) remain undefeated in conference play and extended their winning streak to nine while the Rams fall to 12-7 and 4-2 in A-10 play.  
 
KEY MOMENT
Dayton held Fordham to just 10 points and four field goals in the first half. This was the fewest points an opponent has scored against the Flyers in a half this season.
 
GAME BREAKDOWN
1^st Quarter: Dayton 12, Fordham 3

• The Flyers defense started out strong holding Fordham scoreless for the first three minutes.
• Dayton jumped out to an early 7-2 lead from two buckets by Jayla Scaife.
• Dayton held Fordham without a field goal for a five minutes stretch where Fordham was 0-10 from the field
• This tied the program record for the lowest-scoring quarter an opponent has had against Dayton. 

2^nd Quarter: Dayton 22, Fordham 10

• The Flyers picked up their scoring and extended their lead to 16-5.
• Fordham was again held scoreless for over three minutes.
• Jayla Scaife ended the half with 10 on Dayton's 22 points.
• Fordham shot 14% from the field in the half, including 1-18 on three-pointers.

3^rd Quarter: Dayton 29, Fordham 22

• A 7-0 Fordham run cut the lead to five midway through the quarter.
• Dayton shot 9 percent from the field in the quarter.
• The Flyers were able to extend their lead to seven thanks to a series of made free throws by Jayla Scaife.

4^th Quarter: Dayton 48, Fordham 44

• A quick five points from Fordham cut the Dayton lead to 31-27 with 7:30 left.
• A Fordham three-pointer capped off an 8-0 run and tied the game at 35 with 5:00 remaining.
• The Flyers followed with a 5-0 run of their own over 3 minutes to go back up 40-35.
• A pair of made free throws from Kyla Whitehead gave Dayton a 4-point lead with under 40 seconds to play.
• Following a Fordman basketball to cut it to two, Jordan Wilmoth and Erin Whalen each hit two free throws to seal the win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
Kyla Whitehead recorded her second double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Senior guard Jayla Scaife had her second straight 20 point game with 21. She also had 10 rebounds making this her 2nd double-double of the season.
 
 
KEY STAT
UD had 45 total rebounds compared to Fordham's 38.
Dayton lead for 37 minutes and never trailed.
Dayton shot 25% from 3 compared to Fordham shooting 14%.
 
UP NEXT

• The Flyers hit the road for a date with Saint Joseph's on Feb. 2. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
• Dayton will return home on Sunday, Feb. 9 against Rhode Island.