Lateef Patrick emerged as the catalyst for the Fordham Rams, delivering a game-changing performance from the bench to secure an 83-63 victory over Stonehill on Thursday. The Rams (1-1) overcame a 30-30 halftime tie by dominating the second half, outscoring the Skyhawks by 20 points. Patrick led the charge with 22 points, shooting an efficient 7-for-13 from the field, including 4-for-8 from deep, while also converting 4-of-4 free throws. His ability to score in volume off the bench provided the offensive spark Fordham needed to break the deadlock.
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Supporting Patrick was a balanced offensive effort anchored by Rikus Schulte and Amir Lindsey. Schulte contributed 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting, demonstrating elite efficiency while also recording 10 rebounds, five assists, and five steals in a near triple-double performance. Lindsey added 13 points, shooting 4-for-9 from the floor. For Stonehill (1-1), Jack Medalie led the Skyhawks with 12 points, while Trenton Ruth and Eli Greenberg each added 11 points. Greenberg also dished out four assists, but the team’s offensive output stalled in the second half, allowing Fordham to pull away.
The shift in momentum was stark, with Patrick scoring a team-high 19 of his 22 points in the second half alone. Fordham’s defensive pressure and offensive execution in the final 20 minutes proved decisive, limiting Stonehill’s scoring opportunities. The Rams will look to build on this momentum when they host Iona on Tuesday, while Stonehill travels to Columbia on Monday to seek a rebound in their season.
Source: Yahoo Sports
