Bronx, N.Y. – Flipper, the television dolphin, was known for a distinctive tail walk, rising high out of the water to deflect a ball in the air. But it's not clear that the television mammal could have helped the College of Staten Island Dolphins tonight as sophomore
Onyi Eyisi and junior
Chuba Ohams dominated the low post, combining for 42 points, to lead Fordham to a 91-65 exhibition win in the Rose Hill Gym.
Eyisi recorded a double-double with 25 points, shooting 8-for-12 from the field, and ten rebounds while Ohams added 17 points and six rebounds. Junior
Ivan Raut also finished in double figures for the Rams with eleven points, shooting 3-for-5 from behind the arc.
Fordham led by one, 18-17, midway through the first half but the Rams closed out the half with a 26-11 run to take a 44-28 lead at the break. Ohams led the Fordham run with six points.
The Rams got the lead to as many as 32 in the second half, 76-44, on an Eyisi dunk off an alley-oop feed from
Josh Colon with 5:49 remaining.
Takeaways
• Fordham outrebounded Staten Island, 49-37.
• Fordham recorded 18 assists on 34 baskets.
• The Dolphins compete in the CUNY Athletic Conference.
By the Numbers
8/8 – Points and rebounds for senior
Antwon Portley.
12 – Steals by the Rams.
20 – Turnovers forced by Fordham.
20 – Offensive rebounds by the Rams.
52 – Fordham points in the paint.
What's Next?
• The Rams open the 2019-2020 season on Tuesday, November 5, as the Rams host the St. Francis (NY) College Terriers in the Rose Hill Gym at 9:30 p.m.
• The game will be preceded by a women's matchup between Fordham and #2 Notre Dame at 7:00 p.m.
