The men’s basketball team at Fordham University achieved an impressive victory over Fairleigh Dickinson University, securing an 80-52 win at the Rose Hill Gym. This success brings Fordham’s record for the year to 4-3, while FDU falls to 4-5.
Standout performances from Fordham included sophomore forward Joshua Rivera, who registered 13 points and seven rebounds, senior forward Abdou Tsimbila, and sophomore guard Will Richardson, who both contributed ten points each.
During the first half, the Rams held a four-point lead, 27-23, with just over three minutes remaining. However, they finished the half strongly, scoring ten consecutive points and establishing a commanding 37-23 lead. The second half saw the Rams extend their advantage to 16 points, with the Knights managing to reduce it to ten at one point. Fordham then executed a 17-1 run, ultimately securing a dominant 65-36 lead with just over eight minutes remaining.
Key takeaways from the game included Tsimbila’s impressive second-half performance despite limited playing time in the first half due to fouls. Additionally, Kyle Rose pulled down seven rebounds, nearing his career-high. The Rams made an outstanding 18 steals, the most since 2001, and a total of 11 different players contributed points.
The game also produced impressive statistics, with Rose achieving a career-high of 6 steals, and FDU recording a season-low three-point field goal percentage of 11.1%. The Rams also notched up a season-high of 20 assists, and FDU scored a season-low of 23 first half points. Additionally, the Rams capitalized on FDU’s turnovers, scoring 24 points off turnovers and securing a 37-point lead at their highest.
Looking forward, the Rams are scheduled to face Tulane University in their next game at the Rose Hill Gym on Sunday, December 3. This will mark the fourth meeting between the two teams, with Tulane currently leading the series 2-1. In their last encounter, the Rams emerged victorious with a 95-90 win, and they will be aiming to replicate that success in the upcoming game.
In conclusion, the Fordham men’s basketball team delivered an outstanding performance against FDU, demonstrating their prowess and skill on the court. With their focus now on the upcoming game against Tulane University, the team is determined to maintain their winning streak and further solidify their position in the current season.