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Bodija Records Career-High 23 as Fordham Defeats LIU, 80-58
By Piper Rampage
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Fordham earned its third consecutive victory with an 80-58 win over LIU at Rose Hill Gymnasium in the Bronx, New York. The Rams improved to 3-1 after building a halftime lead and extending it early in the second half during the Konchalski Classic. LIU fell to 0-5.
Abass Bodija led Fordham with a career-high 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 8-of-9 from the field. Lateef Patrick Jr. added 13 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Roor Akhuar also scored 13 points for the Rams.
Fordham established an early advantage with a 10-1 run that made the score 22-9. The Rams maintained their lead through the remainder of the first half, taking a 36-25 advantage into the break.
The separation grew after halftime. Fordham opened the second half with a 12-2 run, pushing the score to 56-37 and creating a 19-point cushion. LIU continued to compete and got as close as 66-54 with 4:36 remaining, cutting the deficit to 12.
The Rams held their advantage down the stretch to complete the 22-point victory. Fordham outscored LIU 44-33 in the second half, adding to its 11-point halftime lead.
Justin Johnson led LIU with 19 points, while Jahki Howard contributed 13. The Sharks were unable to overcome Fordham’s early runs and dropped to 0-5.
Fordham also controlled the rebounding battle, finishing with a 38-26 advantage. Bodija’s 11 rebounds led the Rams’ effort on the boards, while his 23 points marked a career high. Patrick Jr. contributed across multiple categories, recording four steals alongside his scoring, rebounding and assists.
The win gave Fordham its third straight victory and improved the Rams’ record to 3-1. LIU remained winless at 0-5 after the Konchalski Classic matchup, as Fordham’s first-half lead and second-half burst proved decisive.
Piper Rampage
Men’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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