Johnson's 21 help Fordham down Fairleigh Dickinson 84-75
Jackie Johnson III drills 3
Jackie Johnson III drills 3
NEW YORK -- — Jackie Johnson III's 21 points helped Fordham defeat Fairleigh Dickinson 84-75 on Wednesday night.
Johnson had five rebounds and five assists for the Rams (5-5). Jahmere Tripp scored 20 points while shooting 7 for 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line and added 10 rebounds. Romad Dean shot 4 of 9 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line to finish with 13 points, while adding nine rebounds.
Terrence Brown led the Knights (3-7) in scoring, finishing with 23 points, four assists and three steals. Brayden Reynolds added 16 points for Fairleigh Dickinson. Dylan Jones also had 11 points.
Fordham took the lead with 6:48 to go in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 44-34 at halftime, with Johnson racking up 11 points. Fordham turned a three-point second-half lead into a 14-point advantage with an 11-0 run to make it a 71-57 lead with 6:46 left in the half. Tripp scored 12 second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brooks Wells
- Isaac Barnett
- Pat O'Connell
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 10-2 | - | 19-6 |
| Long Island University | 9-4 | 1.5 | 13-15 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 7-5 | 3 | 11-16 |
| Mercyhurst | 7-7 | 4 | 13-16 |
| Stonehill | 6-6 | 4 | 14-13 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 5-8 | 5.5 | 10-17 |
| Wagner | 4-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Le Moyne | 4-8 | 6 | 9-18 |
| Chicago State | 4-8 | 6 | 4-23 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 12-1 | - | 21-5 |
| VCU | 10-2 | 1.5 | 20-5 |
| Dayton | 8-5 | 4 | 18-8 |
| Loyola Chicago | 7-5 | 4.5 | 16-9 |
| Saint Louis | 7-6 | 5 | 14-12 |
| Saint Joseph's | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-10 |
| Rhode Island | 6-7 | 6 | 17-8 |
| George Washington | 6-7 | 6 | 17-9 |
| Massachusetts | 6-7 | 6 | 11-15 |
| St. Bonaventure | 6-8 | 6.5 | 18-9 |
| Davidson | 5-7 | 6.5 | 15-10 |
| Duquesne | 5-7 | 6.5 | 10-15 |
| La Salle | 4-9 | 8 | 12-14 |
| Richmond | 4-9 | 8 | 9-17 |
| Fordham | 3-9 | 8.5 | 11-14 |
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