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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 8-1 | - | 17-5 |
| VCU | 8-2 | 0.5 | 18-5 |
| Saint Louis | 7-3 | 1.5 | 14-9 |
| Dayton | 6-4 | 2.5 | 16-7 |
| Loyola Chicago | 5-4 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Massachusetts | 5-5 | 3.5 | 10-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 5-6 | 4 | 17-7 |
| Rhode Island | 4-5 | 4 | 15-6 |
| George Washington | 4-5 | 4 | 15-7 |
| Saint Joseph's | 4-5 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Duquesne | 4-5 | 4 | 9-13 |
| La Salle | 4-6 | 4.5 | 12-11 |
| Davidson | 3-6 | 5 | 13-9 |
| Fordham | 2-7 | 6 | 10-12 |
| Richmond | 2-7 | 6 | 7-15 |
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