Fordham women’s hoops are aiming for an Atlantic 10 title

By LOIS ELFMAN Special to the AmNews

College basketball has been somewhat of a winding journey for guard Asiah Dingle, but she’s finishing off with a flourish at Fordham University. Dingle previously played at Kent State and SUNY Stony Brook, at the latter leading the Seawolves to their firstever America East Championship and trip to the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament. In her final collegiate season, Dingle is leading the Rams in scoring and is tied in assists.

Dingle became interested in transferring to Fordham in a most unusual setting, during a game in which she was on the opposing team. “I was talking to some of the girls during the game, which is not usual,” she recalled. “It happened to be a great fit. I came in last year and it’s been great ever since.”

Fordham had a coaching change just prior to the season, but Dingle said it wasn’t a big adjustment because interim head coach Candice Green had been an assistant coach with the team. “We were very comfortable and confident that we’d pick up where we left off,” said Dingle. “The group of people that [former coach] Gaitley brought here makes it easier. It’s easy to get along.”

The Rams amassed an 18–11 record overall, 10–6 in conference play. Dingle is averaging 19.4 points per game. The Atlantic 10 Tournament began yesterday and Fordham is looking for a title and return trip to the NCAA Tournament. Once the team gets into a flow, she said they’ll be unstoppable. Her goal following graduation in May is to play professionally.

“Wherever I can start,” said Dingle. “I see myself playing until I can’t anymore physically, and I have my own business. I do YouTube and Instagram [adingle3], stuff like that. Lifestyle, beauty, basketball.” This includes some inside information on how to get false eyelashes to last through a tough game. “You have to have a good glue,” she said. “Sometimes, I’ll get mine individually done. Of course, when I do get those, I always get hit in the eye.” She also speaks about being a woman in sports in 2023 “Just trying to set an example,” Dingle said. “You can do it while looking good. As long as you’re still performing.”