Rivera scores 16, hits go-ahead 3-pointer, and Fordham knocks off Duquesne 65-63
NEW YORK -- — Josh Rivera scored 16 points and secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left as Fordham defeated Duquesne 65-63 on Sunday.
Rivera added six rebounds for the Rams (9-11, 1-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Japhet Medor scored 14 points and added six rebounds and seven assists. Romad Dean had 12 points. The Rams ended a six-game losing streak with the win.
Cam Crawford finished with 13 points for the Dukes (9-11, 4-3). Duquesne also got 11 points each from Tre Dinkins and Kareem Rozier.
Jackie Johnson III scored eight points in the first half and Fordham went into halftime trailing 30-29. Rivera scored a team-high 14 points for Fordham in the second half, including the game-winning shot in the final minute.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lee Cassell
- Paul Szelc
- Roger Ayers
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
VCU | 6-1 | - | 16-4 |
George Mason | 6-1 | - | 15-5 |
Saint Louis | 5-2 | 1 | 12-8 |
Dayton | 4-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
Massachusetts | 4-3 | 2 | 9-11 |
Duquesne | 4-3 | 2 | 9-11 |
Loyola Chicago | 3-3 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
George Washington | 3-4 | 3 | 14-6 |
Davidson | 3-4 | 3 | 13-7 |
Saint Joseph's | 3-4 | 3 | 12-8 |
La Salle | 3-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
St. Bonaventure | 3-5 | 3.5 | 15-6 |
Rhode Island | 3-5 | 3.5 | 14-6 |
Richmond | 2-5 | 4 | 7-13 |
Fordham | 1-6 | 5 | 9-11 |