Jaden Smith made a notable impact off the bench for Fordham, contributing 14 points in their decisive victory over Georgian Court, with the final score settling at 101-61 on Tuesday.
In addition to his scoring, Smith secured 13 rebounds, showcasing his ability on both ends of the court. Other commendable performances came from Josh Rivera, who also tallied 14 points with an efficient shooting display of 5 for 9, alongside 3 for 7 from the charity stripe. Rivera’s contributions included six rebounds as well. Meanwhile, Jahmere Tripp added 12 points by connecting on 4 of 6 shots from the field and converting 2 of 4 free throws.
For Georgian Court, Cameron Edmonds was the standout player with 16 points. Additionally, Justin Agyare-Nkansah contributed 11 points to his team’s efforts, while Caleb Mims added eight points and recorded three steals to bolster their performance.
Fordham established control early in the game, taking the lead just over three minutes in and never looking back. Jackie Johnson III was instrumental in the team’s first-half performance, leading in scoring with nine points, helping to position Fordham comfortably at halftime with a score of 56-32.
As the second half unfolded, Fordham continued to widen the gap, reaching a commanding lead of 78-44, primarily driven by an impressive 13-0 scoring run. Smith was particularly effective in the second period, leading his team with 10 points, helping Fordham secure a convincing victory as the game drew to a close.