Fordham men’s basketball team secured an Atlantic 10 win with a thrilling 80-79 victory over Rhode Island. The game took place during Black History Month, and Fordham’s grad student forward Matt Zona delivered the game-winning shot with 2.3 seconds left on the clock. Senior guard Jackie Johnson III led Fordham with 25 points, while junior forward Joshua Rivera and grad student guard Japhet Medor contributed with 19 and 17 points respectively.
Fordham trailed by four points with less than 30 seconds remaining but managed to cut the deficit to one with a three-pointer from Johnson. Rhode Island missed a crucial free throw, allowing Zona to secure the win for Fordham. The victory marked Fordham’s third win in the last four games, improving their overall record to 11-12.
Key players like Johnson and Medor have been consistent scorers for Fordham, with Johnson averaging 20.7 points per game in the past seven games. Fordham’s upcoming game will be against the University of Dayton Flyers, continuing their Atlantic 10 season. Dayton leads the all-time series between the two teams and will pose a tough challenge for Fordham.
The game against Rhode Island showcased Fordham’s resilience and ability to deliver in clutch moments. With the team’s recent successes and key players performing at a high level, Fordham is looking to build on this win and continue their push in the Atlantic 10 conference. The upcoming game against Dayton will be another opportunity for Fordham to showcase their talent and compete against a tough opponent.
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