2/25 | Fordham | 2:30PM (USA)

[spookydog]

University of Rhode Island vs Fordham University
Rose Hill Gymnasium, Bronx, NY
Saturday, February 25, 2023
2:30PM

Media
TV: USA
Online: USA
Radio: Tune In Radio
App: Varsity Network

Previews
Fordham doesn’t have a fan forum. I still find this unbelievable.


After losing all three games on their latest homestand, the University of Rhode Island Rams head to the Bronx to take on the Fordham Rams Saturday afternoon. The Rams of Fordham are inexplicably currently third in the A10 & sport a hefty 22-6 record. Most prognosticators thought Fordham’s 12-1 OOC record was inflated given their strength of schedule. They started out conference play by losing 3 of the first 4 including a loss in Kingston. The experts said see, we were right, Fordham isn’t for real. Well, Fordham has since gone 9-2 over their last 11 games and are just 2 games out of first with three left to play. Since joining the A10 in 1995, this is only the second time they have reached double figures in conference wins. If they win one of their remaining three games, it will be their best season in the A10. Since the 1930’s, this is only Fordham’s 5th season 20 wins. Even Tom Penders in the early 80s didn’t get these Rams to the 20-win threshold. Ergo, Urgo is doing a phenomenal job.

Leading the Rams of Fordham is fifth year senior, Darius Quisenberry. He is averaging 17 per contest & has scored in double figures in every game this season except for the three. Along with being the leading scorer, he has the most three pointers made & is the teams best free throw shooter. The last time these teams played, Quisenberry went 11 for 12 from the line. These Rams are actually a better free throw shooting team than our Rams. Another player to keep an eye on is the Georgia Tech transfer Khalid Moore. This 6’7” forward is Fordham’s only other double-digit scorer who is averaging 15 & 6. They do have some height in the frontcourt as Fordham rotates Rostyslav Novitskyi & Abdou Tsimbila downlow. Tsimblia is about 30th in the country, averaging almost two blocks per game.

Will Rhody have enough to pull out their first road win of the season? Highly unlikely. They are going to need another impressive shooting performance from Malik like he did the last game where he went 5 for 9 from three. His best two games of the season were this one versus Fordham (23 & 6) & the last game against George Washington where her went for 21 (8/13 shooting) & 8. Could that carry over to Saturday's game? The Rams are desperate for some consistency from anyone not named Ish. Carey shows spurts but he turns the ball over too much & is struggling from deep (0 for his last 6 attempts & just 18.6% on the season). Who knows, maybe they will get some scoring downlow? French that!

URI is coming off their best offensive performance of the season since the game at St. Louis. Sure, some of that was due to the fact that they played George Washington, whose defense is less than ideal. Hopefully that game instilled some confidence on the offensive side of things. Can Rhody put together another solid offensive game to stop their six-game losing streak? Not against this Fordham team. Fordham will probably be favored by about 8. My prediction Fordham 70 – URI 63. Go Rhody!!



Opponent
Record:
22-6, 10-5 in the A10
16-16, 8-10 in the A10 (Last Season)

Rankings (URI):
NCAA NET: 133 (254)
RPI: 70 (269)
KenPom: 139 (240)
BPI: 138 (234)
Sagarin: 125 (221)
Barttovik: 166 (231)

Leaders:
Points – Darius Quisenberry 17.2 (Sr., G)
Rebounds – Khalid Moore 6.6 (Sr., F)
Assists – Antrell Charlton 3.6 (Jr., G) (2.5 TO per game)

Historical
Series: 40-30
H: 20-11, A: 20-18, N: 1-1
Most Recent Matchup: 1/4/22 82-79 W at URI
Most Recent Win Streak: 1 - URI
Match-up Predictor: 17.4% Chance of URI Winning

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25% chance to win, Team Rankings says

[RF1]

This is Fordham's best season since joining the A-10 some 30 years ago. They are at home and lost to URI in Kingston. There is no way they are going to be swept. Rhody typically plays even worse on the road where they are 0-9 for the season to date. I expect Fordham to smoke our Rams.

[FUfan]

Fordham fan checking in hoping for some revenge after the loss in Kingston early in the A10. Just a heads-up that Fordham does have a fairly active Fan Forum https://fuforum.createaforum.com/index.php

For NY based Rhody fans just a heads-up that no tickets will be available at the door. The game has been sold out for the last 3 weeks as construction has limited capacity to like 1800. This is obviously very different from the days when the place was a ghost town outside of the other teams fans. Our students are lining up hours before the game to get in.

Amazing what a little winning can do.

[bigappleram]

Fordham fan checking in hoping for some revenge after the loss in Kingston early in the A10. Just a heads-up that Fordham does have a fairly active Fan Forum https://fuforum.createaforum.com/index.php

For NY based Rhody fans just a heads-up that no tickets will be available at the door. The game has been sold out for the last 3 weeks as construction has limited capacity to like 1800. This is obviously very different from the days when the place was a ghost town outside of the other teams fans. Our students are lining up hours before the game to get in.

Amazing what a little winning can do.

Hey FUFan, welcome! Why is that one end zone side of bleachers completely blocked off now? I guess that is what you mean by construction?

[FUfan]

Fordham fan checking in hoping for some revenge after the loss in Kingston early in the A10. Just a heads-up that Fordham does have a fairly active Fan Forum https://fuforum.createaforum.com/index.php

For NY based Rhody fans just a heads-up that no tickets will be available at the door. The game has been sold out for the last 3 weeks as construction has limited capacity to like 1800. This is obviously very different from the days when the place was a ghost town outside of the other teams fans. Our students are lining up hours before the game to get in.

Amazing what a little winning can do.

Hey FUFan, welcome! Why is that one end zone side of bleachers completely blocked off now? I guess that is what you mean by construction?

Yeah it is part of a multi-year effort to completely renovate the Student Center which is connected to the Gym. Apparently fire codes dictated that those bleachers be removed. The construction won't actually upgrade anything in the gym but will provide updates to the Weight Training center that Athlete's use. The bleachers will be back next year returning capacity to roughly 3,200. Bad timing on the the project because we would easily be selling out the larger number right now.

Hopefully we can sustain momentum, and keep the crowds coming to convince the powers that be that we need a real renovation to the gym ala Duquesne.

[hrstrat57]

Fordham fan checking in hoping for some revenge after the loss in Kingston early in the A10. Just a heads-up that Fordham does have a fairly active Fan Forum https://fuforum.createaforum.com/index.php

For NY based Rhody fans just a heads-up that no tickets will be available at the door. The game has been sold out for the last 3 weeks as construction has limited capacity to like 1800. This is obviously very different from the days when the place was a ghost town outside of the other teams fans. Our students are lining up hours before the game to get in.

Amazing what a little winning can do.

I hope Fordham can sustain long term success. A strong NYC A10 hoops program is huge.

Go Rams

[KeaneyBluBallz]

Fordham fan checking in hoping for some revenge after the loss in Kingston early in the A10. Just a heads-up that Fordham does have a fairly active Fan Forum https://fuforum.createaforum.com/index.php

For NY based Rhody fans just a heads-up that no tickets will be available at the door. The game has been sold out for the last 3 weeks as construction has limited capacity to like 1800. This is obviously very different from the days when the place was a ghost town outside of the other teams fans. Our students are lining up hours before the game to get in.

Amazing what a little winning can do.

tremendous and welcome.

I wish more opposing fanbases checked in here.

[Rhodymob05]

If I were Fordham, with the season they’re having, I’d be a bittt nervous about this one. We’re down, but obviously still scrappy and can be a tough out.

[theblueram]

Fordham fan checking in hoping for some revenge after the loss in Kingston early in the A10. Just a heads-up that Fordham does have a fairly active Fan Forum https://fuforum.createaforum.com/index.php

For NY based Rhody fans just a heads-up that no tickets will be available at the door. The game has been sold out for the last 3 weeks as construction has limited capacity to like 1800. This is obviously very different from the days when the place was a ghost town outside of the other teams fans. Our students are lining up hours before the game to get in.

Amazing what a little winning can do.

Hope you opened the purse strings and are paying your coach so he stays. A10 gets poached every year.

[FUfan]

If I were Fordham, with the season they’re having, I’d be a bittt nervous about this one. We’re down, but obviously still scrappy and can be a tough out.

We are nervous about every game. That is what 25 years of losing will do to you. Nevermind the fact that you already beat us. We got lucky to sneak out of Loyola Chicago on Wednesday with a win so we can lose any game.

Here is what we got going for us:

- This team has been completely locked-in for the past 6 weeks. The Grad students Quiz and Moore know this is their last ride and are playing like their life depends on every game. The rest of the team follows suit and plays ridiculously hard especially on defense. This mentality has led to few let downs. When we lost it wasn't lack of effort.

- We have come a long way since we played in Kingston with a big difference being the emergence of frosh Will RIchardson at PG and another frosh Elijah Gray off the bench. These are Neptune/Urgo recruits and you can see the pedigree.

- The gym the month has been absolutely bonkers. If you haven't seen a recent game at Rose Hill you won't recognize the atmosphere. Place is packed to the gills and Students are nuts. Team feeds off it. Add in the 1971 team being honored/Yelverton retirement and the implications of the Bye and I think we will be ready.

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The Alumni Assoc bus trip to the Bronx was canceled weeks ago, lack of interest. Disappointing, I was looking forward to lunch on Arthur Ave.

[Jersey77]

The Alumni Assoc bus trip to the Bronx was canceled weeks ago, lack of interest. Disappointing, I was looking forward to lunch on Arthur Ave.

Love the food on Arthur Ave.

[RhodyRams916]

If I were Fordham, with the season they’re having, I’d be a bittt nervous about this one. We’re down, but obviously still scrappy and can be a tough out.

We haven't won a road game this season, and even the close ones (where we were up late) we still managed to fuck up. I really doubt the first win is going to be against 22-6 Fordham.

[ramster]

Fordham fan checking in hoping for some revenge after the loss in Kingston early in the A10. Just a heads-up that Fordham does have a fairly active Fan Forum https://fuforum.createaforum.com/index.php

For NY based Rhody fans just a heads-up that no tickets will be available at the door. The game has been sold out for the last 3 weeks as construction has limited capacity to like 1800. This is obviously very different from the days when the place was a ghost town outside of the other teams fans. Our students are lining up hours before the game to get in.

Amazing what a little winning can do.

Hey FUFan, welcome! Why is that one end zone side of bleachers completely blocked off now? I guess that is what you mean by construction?

Yeah it is part of a multi-year effort to completely renovate the Student Center which is connected to the Gym. Apparently fire codes dictated that those bleachers be removed. The construction won't actually upgrade anything in the gym but will provide updates to the Weight Training center that Athlete's use. The bleachers will be back next year returning capacity to roughly 3,200. Bad timing on the the project because we would easily be selling out the larger number right now.

Hopefully we can sustain momentum, and keep the crowds coming to convince the powers that be that we need a real renovation to the gym ala Duquesne.

If only you could have scheduled the project another year. If ever you wanted your full capacity!

You have had 6 sellouts and your last 2 games are sellouts for a total of 8

The URI game ticket availability was very limited about 5 weeks ago. Was down to just single seat pickings back then.

What will the new changes get you? And additional seating capacity?
Think you will ever build a new arena?

[bigappleram]

Ramster I think FUfan mentioned the renovations are to the adjoining student center so no changes to the arena. It just has removed 1,000+ seats behind the basket near the Fordham bench while they do the work so capacity isn’t only 1,800 this season.

In terms of your 2nd question, Fordham got 2 great stories in todays NY Post about Urgo and the excitement including and did mention a push for an arena. Says that large parking lot on left when you pull into campus is where it would go. It took us getting to an Elite 8 to convince the powers that be. What will it take for Fordham to get that support?

[spookydog]

Fordham fan checking in hoping for some revenge after the loss in Kingston early in the A10. Just a heads-up that Fordham does have a fairly active Fan Forum https://fuforum.createaforum.com/index.php

Do you need an account to see the posts? Cause I can’t see anything besides terms of service.

[ramster]

Fordham fan checking in hoping for some revenge after the loss in Kingston early in the A10. Just a heads-up that Fordham does have a fairly active Fan Forum https://fuforum.createaforum.com/index.php

Do you need an account to see the posts? Cause I can’t see anything besides terms of service.

I already had a log in from years ago so my log in just popped up and I was able to view posts on site.
You might need to create a login to start or access

[RF1]

Ramster I think FUfan mentioned the renovations are to the adjoining student center so no changes to the arena. It just has removed 1,000+ seats behind the basket near the Fordham bench while they do the work so capacity isn’t only 1,800 this season.

In terms of your 2nd question, Fordham got 2 great stories in todays NY Post about Urgo and the excitement including and did mention a push for an arena. Says that large parking lot on left when you pull into campus is where it would go. It took us getting to an Elite 8 to convince the powers that be. What will it take for Fordham to get that support?

I have been reading the present Fordham forum and its previous incarnation for some 30 years. There has been one member (Rambacker) that has been continuously posting for three decades that he had inside info that a new arena was imminent. It became a running joke on these sites as nothing ever happened despite all the repeated posts that this time it was for real.

Fordham did try to play more home games at NYC area arenas a few years back. The games failed to draw much and they stopped doing so. More recent games at the area's large venues have been in neutral site multi game events.

I have been to Fordham. It is a very nice campus with several gothic stone buildings. Space is such a constraint there that the football playing field next to the Rose Hill Gym actually shares some of the baseball park outfield. From what I understand, much of the little open space there has symbolic meaning which many would oppose building upon. Even if a decent sized arena could be built, there still would not be enough close by parking and more campus visitors would also create egress issues. The area around the campus is very built up with the Italian neighborhood of Arthur Ave, the Botanical Gardens, and Bronx Zoo also being nearby.

[hrstrat57]

Ramster I think FUfan mentioned the renovations are to the adjoining student center so no changes to the arena. It just has removed 1,000+ seats behind the basket near the Fordham bench while they do the work so capacity isn’t only 1,800 this season.

In terms of your 2nd question, Fordham got 2 great stories in todays NY Post about Urgo and the excitement including and did mention a push for an arena. Says that large parking lot on left when you pull into campus is where it would go. It took us getting to an Elite 8 to convince the powers that be. What will it take for Fordham to get that support?

I have been reading the present Fordham forum and its previous incarnation for some 30 years. There has been one member (Rambacker) that has been continuously posting for three decades that he had inside info that a new arena was imminent. It became a running joke on these sites as nothing ever happened despite all the repeated posts that this time it was for real.

Fordham did try to play more home games at NYC area arenas a few years back. The games failed to draw much and they stopped doing so. More recent games at the area's large venues have been in neutral site multi game events.

I have been to Fordham. It is a very nice campus with several gothic stone buildings. From what I understand, much of the little open space there has symbolic meaning which many would oppose building upon. Even if a decent sized arena could be built, there still would not be enough close by parking and more campus visitors would also create egress issues. The area around the campus is very built up with the Italian neighborhood of Arthur Ave, the Botanical Gardens, and Bronx Zoo also being nearby.

I believe any improvement would have to be within the existing Rose Hill Gym footprint.

[Jdrums#3]

Ramster I think FUfan mentioned the renovations are to the adjoining student center so no changes to the arena. It just has removed 1,000+ seats behind the basket near the Fordham bench while they do the work so capacity isn’t only 1,800 this season.

In terms of your 2nd question, Fordham got 2 great stories in todays NY Post about Urgo and the excitement including and did mention a push for an arena. Says that large parking lot on left when you pull into campus is where it would go. It took us getting to an Elite 8 to convince the powers that be. What will it take for Fordham to get that support?

I have been reading the present Fordham forum and its previous incarnation for some 30 years. There has been one member (Rambacker) that has been continuously posting for three decades that he had inside info that a new arena was imminent. It became a running joke on these sites as nothing ever happened despite all the repeated posts that this time it was for real.

Fordham did try to play more home games at NYC area arenas a few years back. The games failed to draw much and they stopped doing so. More recent games at the area's large venues have been in neutral site multi game events.

I have been to Fordham. It is a very nice campus with several gothic stone buildings. From what I understand, much of the little open space there has symbolic meaning which many would oppose building upon. Even if a decent sized arena could be built, there still would not be enough close by parking and more campus visitors would also create egress issues. The area around the campus is very built up with the Italian neighborhood of Arthur Ave, the Botanical Gardens, and Bronx Zoo also being nearby.

I believe any improvement would have to be within the existing Rose Hill Gym footprint.

That makes sense, 57.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way - as the saying goes.

If they don’t have the will, A10 basketball isn’t the best fit, imho.

Sure, they may get fortunate and make a run at the top half or even a run at first place once or twice a decade in the conference (and that will re-excite some as to the potential of what could be if…) like this year but, based on their time in the A10, it has shown to be only a tease.

That said, maybe this time they will begin to commit to Urgo and his staff, start on the track of upgrading their on campus basketball home, and of providing more resources to the program; decide to take the steps necessary that UMass has, we have incrementally and others in the conference have before we did to elevate our programs to strive to compete at a higher, more consistent level for the benefit of each individual program, for the benefit of the A10’s national profile and to obtain multiple NCAAT bids annually and increase revenue to all its members.

It’s time to fish or cut bait.

We will get a glimpse after the season as to whether or not they have the will.

[PeterRamTime]

Malik made a step back three holy hell!

[RhodyRams916]

Good defense by Tchikou

[Rhodymob05]

Defense looks good thus far.

[RhodyRams916]

Ok what?!!! What changed with Malik haha. He’s feeling it again with the 3s.

[Rhody15]

This color commentator hasn’t taken a breath all game.

Jesus dude give it a break.

[RhodyRams916]

Really solid defense.

[RI_Bred]

This color commentator hasn’t taken a breath all game.

Jesus dude give it a break.

Seriously! Tempted to hit mute here...

[sbrand]

[RhodyRams916]

He just called Martin “Leggett”… idiot

[Jdrums#3]

Good start on both ends.

Go Rhody!

Edit: Game post jinx. I’m a dope. No more posting this half for me.

[RI_Bred]

Missing multiple bunnies my God.

[RhodyRams916]

We’ve gotta be much stronger on these layups. Can’t be missing those.

[adam914]

Tchikou gets great position on the smallest guy on the court after a switch and Carey throws up an air ball instead...

[Jersey77]

We’ve gotta be much stronger on these layups. Can’t be missing those.

Alex just dunk it

[RhodyRams916]

We’ve gotta be much stronger on these layups. Can’t be missing those.

Alex just dunk it

Yeah… idk why he’s not doing that. He has the wingspan AND the height!!

[PeterRamTime]

Look at Alex showin them handles

The dude is exceptionally quick for a 6'11 guy

[Rhodymob05]

We’ve gotta be much stronger on these layups. Can’t be missing those.

Alex just dunk it

If I were Archie, I’d tell that to Alex every time down the floor.

[RhodyRams916]

WHAT A BLOCK!!!

[KevanBoyles]

Nice block by Frenchie.

[adam914]

Gonna repeat myself for the 1000th time...I know it hasn't been pretty this season, but I think if we stick with Tchikou we're going to be very happy with the player he becomes. Keep getting him involved, it's going to come around.

[RhodyRams916]

WESTON!!!!!!!!!! WITH THE SLAM

[adam914]

Weston!!!

[Rhodymob05]

WESTON HAS ARRRIVED!!!!!

[KevanBoyles]

Weston, nice slam in transition.

[Jdrums#3]

Whoa!!!! Weston!!

[rhodyrudder]

WESTON!!!!!!!!!! WITH THE SLAM

Best play of the year!

[RI_Bred]

Should be a Top 10 ! Great bounce pass too.

[RhodyRams916]

WESTON!!!!!!!!!! WITH THE SLAM

Best play of the year!

I’ll admit I jumped out of my seat for that.

[RhodyRams916]

Ish is way off tonight