With the Minutemen’s top two scorers out this Wednesday, the Fordham Rams were in prime position to let their defense do the work and earn their first win under Mike DePaoli. However, even without Tre Mitchell and Noah Fernandes 31 PPG out due to injuries, the Rams once again fell short. Let’s take a look at what went right for the Rams, and where they need to continue their development.
What Went Right for Fordham
While I’ll spend most of this section talking about their defense, I would like to praise Joel Soriano. Soriano has found himself in foul trouble all season, at many points racking up four before halftime. In his presser after losing to Duquesne, Coach DePaoli mentioned that while they prefer their current 4-guard rotation, foul trouble has been a problem. Today, Fordham’s defense was able to provide just enough pressure on the Minutemen without having to give up a lot of fouls, allowing big men like Soriano and Eyisi more freedom around the court.
Offensively, Josh...
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