ncaab Game Recap
Rhode Island Rams vs Fordham Rams Wrap - Fordham Wins 80-79
Jackie Johnson III went off for 25 points and added 3 rebounds leading Fordham over Rhode Island, 80-79, on Wednesday at Rose Hill Gym.
Fordham was a +1.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Joshua Rivera had 19 points for Fordham and Japhet Medor chipped in with 17 points. Japhet Medor had 6 assists for them, while Romad Dean was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Rhode Island got 20 points from Sebastian Thomas in a losing cause and another 18 points from David Green. Sebastian Thomas contributed 5 assists for them, while David Fuchs had 8 rebounds.
Fordham led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Fordham had a 34-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Fordham looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Dayton. Rhode Island will aim to get back on the winning track at George Mason.