ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Rhode Island Defeats Fordham 76-75
Fordham was victimized for 24 points and 16 rebounds by Tyrese Martin as Rhode Island defeated them 76-75 in NCAA action on Wednesday.
Rhode Island won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -10.0-point spread.
Rhode Island got 15 points from Fatts Russell and another 13 points from Mekhi Long. Fatts Russell contributed 4 assists, while Tyrese Martin cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
Fordham got a 15-point performance from Erten Gazi, who was supported by 14 points from Joel Soriano. Jalen Cobb had 4 assists in a losing cause for Fordham, while Joel Soriano grabbed 13 rebounds.
Rhode Island was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Rhode Island as they grabbed 38 boards, while Fordham only had 32
Rhode Island heads into a battle against Saint Louis. Fordham, meanwhile, will have their next action against Saint Joseph's.