PHILADELPHIA — In an exciting matchup on Wednesday evening, Fordham triumphed over La Salle with a score of 88-72, enhancing their season record to 10-11 and 2-6 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Romad Dean emerged as a standout player for the Rams, contributing 15 points along with eight rebounds. Fellow teammates also made significant contributions, with Matt Zona impressively shooting a perfect 5 for 5 from the field, including sinking three three-pointers, to finish the game with 13 points. Additionally, both Jackie Johnson III and Jahmere Tripp each added 12 points to bolster the offensive output for Fordham.

On the opposing side, the Explorers, now with a record of 11-10 and 3-5 in conference play, saw Deuce Jones lead their scoring efforts, finishing with a remarkable 24 points and four steals. Jahlil White supported the team well, contributing 14 points and grabbing nine rebounds, while Corey McKeithan and Daeshon Shepherd each contributed 13 points to the team’s total.

Looking ahead, both Fordham and La Salle gears up for their next challenges on Saturday. Fordham will travel to face Saint Bonaventure, while La Salle will host George Washington in what promises to be another thrilling round of college basketball.