Looking for their first back-to-back conference victories since 2018, the Fordham Rams travelled to Pittsburgh to take on a Duquesne team whose season has seen a few ups, and a lot of downs. Despite the Rams falling to 1-3 on the season, the close 48-45 score proves that the game was a valiant effort from the Bronx-based basketball team. Here are the three biggest details fans should remember from this Saturday matinee matchup.
Dukes Stepping Up Despite Departures
Shortly before tip-off, the public was informed that Duquesne would be playing without two of it’s starters, both for today and the foreseeable future. According to Zachary Weiss of Pittsburgh Sports Now, Sophomore Guard Maceo Austin would be stepping away from the program “for personal reasons,” while Junior Guard Sincere Carry would be “taking time away from the program.” Prior to Saturday, Carry had led...
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