Amir Lindsey had 20 points and eight assists as the Fordham Rams defeated the Iona Gaels 78-72 on Tuesday night at Rose Hill Gym.
The Rams came out fast, taking the first half 43-37. They led by as many as 12 points. A 13-0 run in the second half proved decisive.
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For Fordham, Amir Lindsey finished with 20 points and eight assists, Lateef Patrick Jr. had 13 points, four rebounds and three assists off the bench, while Akira Jacobs chipped in 12 points.
For Iona, Keyshawn Mitchell led the way with 16 points and 12 rebounds, a double-double, and Kosy Akametu added 16 points and three steals.
The Rams moved to 2-1. The Gaels fell to 2-2.
The Rams sit first in the A-10 and have won two straight. Fordham is 2-0 at home and 0-1 away from home. The Gaels sit first in the Metro and have lost two straight. Iona is 2-0 at home and 0-2 on the road.
The Rams next host the Long Island University Sharks on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Gaels are back in action when they visit the Hofstra Pride on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 p.m. ET.
