Amir Lindsey scored 20 points and handed out eight assists as Fordham staged a second-half rally to beat Iona 78-72 in New York on Tuesday. The Rams trailed by a single point early in the second half before running off a 13-0 streak that turned the game around and put them ahead 69-57 with just over six minutes remaining.
Lindsey had already put up 13 points by halftime to help Fordham take a 43-37 lead into the break. Lateef Patrick contributed 13 points on 5-of-14 shooting, while Akira Jacobs added 12 points, including three three-pointers on 3-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc.
Iona’s Keyshawn Mitchell scored 16 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and recorded two steals. Kosy Akametu also reached 16 points and added three steals, while Ore Odutayo chipped in 13 points and six rebounds for the Gaels, who fell to 2-2 with the loss.
The momentum swung decisively in Fordham’s favor during that 13-0 run early in the second half, which erased Iona’s slim advantage and established a double-digit lead. Abass Bodija added eight points in the final half, helping the Rams hold on for the six-point victory.
Both teams are scheduled to play on Friday. Fordham will host LIU, while Iona travels to Hofstra.
According to Yahoo Sports.
