NEW YORK (Interstat) — Emma Wilson-Saltos recorded a dominant double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds, and the Fordham Rams used a stifling defensive effort to pull away in the fourth quarter for a 66-53 victory over the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies in an Atlantic 10 Conference women’s basketball game Sunday at Rose Hill Gym.

Fordham, which evened its overall record at 9-9, trailed by seven at halftime but outscored the Bonnies 39-19 in the second half, including a decisive 23-8 advantage in the final period. The Rams’ defense was the catalyst, forcing Saint Bonaventure into 25 turnovers and converting them into 21 points.

The game’s pivotal shift came after the third quarter, where Fordham erased a 34-27 halftime deficit to take a 43-42 lead. The Rams then opened the fourth quarter on a 12-2 run, capped by a Lakresha Edwards 3-pointer with 6:24 remaining that pushed the lead to 55-44. Saint Bonaventure, which fell to 12-7, never recovered, managing only two field goals in the final six minutes as Fordham steadily extended its advantage.

Wilson-Saltos, a 5-foot-11 sophomore from the Bronx, was instrumental on both ends. She added an assist and a steal in 26 minutes, controlling the paint with eight offensive rebounds. Her performance marked a significant rebound from recent outings, where she had averaged just 7.3 points over her previous three games.

Edwards, a 6-foot guard from Chilliwack, Canada, matched Wilson-Saltos’ scoring output with 16 points and contributed four assists. Point guard Carryn Easley of Philadelphia orchestrated the offense with 10 points, seven assists and a game-high four steals.

Saint Bonaventure was led by Aaliyah Parker’s 15 points and seven rebounds. Laycee Drake added 11 points and seven boards. The Bonnies’ offense, however, struggled with efficiency throughout, shooting just 41.2% from the field and committing those costly turnovers. Their offensive rating of 71.4 points per 100 possessions paled in comparison to Fordham’s 92.7.

The first half told a different story. Saint Bonaventure weathered an early Fordham burst, which saw the Rams lead 19-12 after one quarter, by dominating the second period. The Bonnies outscored Fordham 22-8 in the frame, closing the half on a 12-2 run to take a 34-27 lead into the break. Parker had 11 of her points by halftime.

The third quarter was a defensive grind, with Fordham slowly chipping away. The Rams held Saint Bonaventure to 11 points in the period, taking their first lead since early in the second quarter on a pair of free throws by Ornella Niankan with 2:51 left in the third. The stage was then set for the fourth-quarter onslaught.

Beyond the turnover disparity, Fordham held advantages in assists (14-8), steals (14-8) and offensive rebounds (10-6), leading to a 13-4 edge in second-chance points. The Rams also attempted 11 more field goals than the Bonnies as a result of their extra possessions.

Saint Bonaventure, which had won three of its last four conference games entering Sunday, will look to regroup when it hosts George Mason on Wednesday. Fordham, which snapped a three-game losing streak, will host Saint Louis on Wednesday. An announced crowd of 504 attended the game at Rose Hill Gym.