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FINAL

GW 88
FOR 81

GW survives a late Fordham rally to move on to the quarterfinals vs. George Mason. Trey Autry with some serious hero ball late as he finishes with 23 points. Jackie Johnson III scores 35 for the Rams.
March 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
TO on the Floor| 8.2 seconds remaining.

GW 84
FOR 81

Jackie Johnson just hit a big three to keep the Rams within a bucket. Trey Autry was huge in getting the Revs back up late. He's got 23 points off 7-13 shooting from deep today.
March 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
TO on the Floor
2:06 2H

FOR 74
GW 72

Abdou Tsimbila with two tip-ins on consecutive possessions give the Rams a 74-72 lead with 2:06 remaining. Rams were down as much as 13 just 6 and a half minutes ago.
March 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
U4 2H

GW 72
FOR 67

5 point game, folks! After Abdou Tsimbila dives on an offensive board to snag a timeout, Jahmere Tripp hits a tough layup to get the Rams within 2 possessions heading into the final stretch.
March 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
U8 2H

GW 71
FOR 62

Fordham doing everything they can from three to stay within single digits, but GW has been incredibly responsive beyond the arc. Jackie Johnson to 32 points for the Rams. This is his second 30-point game of the season (first in regulation).
March 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
U12 2H

GW 60
FOR 49

GW forces another significant stretch without a Fordham field goal, this time well over 4 minutes as the Revs push their lead up to 11. Buchanan, Autry, and Castro all in double digits for GW.
March 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
U16 2H

GW 50
FOR 45

Jackie Johnson with two big threes to get the Rams back within a bucket early, but Drumgoole hits a give-and-go layup to keep the Revs up 5 and stop a potential Rams run. Johson 5-6 from three so far.
March 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
HALF

George Washington 43
Fordham 35

Darren Buchanan hits a layup to keep GW up 8 at the break and bring his personal total up to 11. Fordham's Jackie Johnson leads all scorers at the break with 15.
March 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
U4 1H

GW 34
FOR 30

GW in the bonus. Hansen to the line out of the TO. Tripp and Rivera finding some decent looks inside for the Rams, but unable to close the gap as the Revs now hit 20 points in the paint.
March 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
U8 1H

GW 29
FOR 24

GW continues to hammer Fordham in the paint. 16 of their 29 points have come from down low. Romad Dean has been big for the Rams offensively, acting as a frequent recipient of kick-outs when Johnson or Medor draw double teams. Dean with 6 so far this half.
March 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
U12 1H

GW 19
FOR 13

GW outmuscling Fordham on nearly every possession. Darren Buchanan doing great to set the tone in that department with a very physical and-1 play to put the Revs up 15-10. He's got 4 points so far.
March 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
FINAL

Fordham 88
Rhode Island 71

Fordham dominates the final 8 minutes of the second half to take down Rhode Island. Rhode Island was held without a field goal for the final 8:09 of the game.

Keith Urgo becomes the 10th Fordham head coach to reach 50 wins with the program.
March 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
FINAL

Fordham 88
Rhode Island 71

Fordham dominates the final 8 minutes of the second half to take down Rhode Island. Rhode Island was held without a field goal for the final 8:09 of the game.

Keith Urgo becomes the 10th Fordham head coach to reach 50 wins with the program.
March 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
U4 2H

FOR 82
URI 67

Fordham pulling away at the final media timeout as they hold Rhode Island without a field goal over the last 4:33. Jackie Johnson up to 25 points, Japhet Medor 24.
March 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
U8 2H

FOR 71
URI 59

Rhody unable to get out of this 12-point deficit as the second half remains deadlocked. Aside from foul trouble, looks like Thomas is icing a minor leg injury. His return to the floor could be crucial for URI in this final stretch.
March 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
U12 2H

FOR 66
URI 55

Johnson to the line after the TO. Sebastian Thomas has 4 personal fouls, giving Fordham an opportunity to take advantage of his time on the bench to get the lead back up to 11. Josh Rivera has emerged for Fordham this half, scoring 5 points in the period.
March 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
U16 2H

FOR 56
URI 48

Rhode Island back within single digits as Fordham struggles to find open looks. Rhody forcing effective turnovers and getting nice lanes in transition as they try and close the gap. House up to 13.
March 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
HALF

Fordham 49
Rhode Island 37

Rhody ends the half on a huge run to cut their deficit to 12. Jaden House with a big push in the final minutes to get his personal total up to 11. Medor and Johnson lead all scorers with 19 and 16, respectively.
March 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
U4 1H

FOR 47
URI 30

Thomas to the line for URI after the TO. Rhody getting some solid shots to try and close the gap but Fordham responding well from three. Fordham currently 5-10 from deep this half.
March 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
U8 1H

FOR 33
URI 16

Fordham dominating from the free throw line. After the under-8, they will have come out of every media timeout so far with an immediate trip to the line. So far, they're 14-15 from the line off 9 Rhody fouls. URI yet to enter the single bonus.
March 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
U12 1H

FOR 23
URI 14

Japhet Medor continues Fordham's hot streak from three to put his team up 9 at the under-12. Fordham's defense has been strong under the basket as well, limiting URI to just one offensive board so far.
March 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
FINAL

Rhode Island 86
Fordham 67

Rams drop their 8th consecutive game to finish the regular season 3-15 in Atlantic 10 Play, 11-20 overall. Jahmere Tripp, Jackie Johnson, and Japhet Medor all finish the afternoon in double digits. Rams return to action Wednesday in DC.
March 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM