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Fordham vs Rhode Island Final: 71-68 - Recap
Fordham got 24 points from Kyle Rose en route to a 71-68 victory over Rhode Island on Wednesday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
Fordham won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs.
Will Richardson had 13 points for Fordham and Antrell Charlton chipped in with 12 points. Antrell Charlton had 6 assists for them, while Kyle Rose was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Rhode Island got 13 points from Jeremy Foumena in a losing cause and another 12 points from David Fuchs. Luis Kortright contributed 9 assists for them, while David Fuchs had 17 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Rhode Island were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Rhode Island had a 37-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Fordham heads into a battle against Duquesne. Rhode Island, meanwhile, will have their next action against George Mason.