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Bodija Scores 23 as Fordham Beats LIU 80-58
Abass Bodija scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Fordham improved to 3-1 with a second-half surge.
Abass Bodija recorded a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds as Fordham defeated the Sharks 80-58 on Friday, improving the Rams to 3-1.
The Rams took the lead for good with 16:54 remaining in the first half and held a commanding 36-25 halftime advantage, with Bodija contributing eight points during the opening period.
Lateef Patrick and Roor Akhuar each scored 13 points, while Vasean Allette added nine points, seven rebounds, and five assists to support the Rams' balanced offensive attack.
Despite 19 points from Justin Johnson and 13 from Jakhi Howard, the Sharks could not keep pace as Fordham outscored them by 11 points in the second half.
The Sharks host Thomas on Monday, while Fordham visits Manhattan on Tuesday as both teams continue their seasons with contrasting records and momentum.