NEW YORK (Interstat) — Fordham used a strong first half and a balanced scoring attack to defeat Long Island 69-53 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Rose Hill Gym. The Rams led 38-29 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half.

Jamal Fuller scored 19 points for the Sharks, who shot just 32.7 percent from the floor and a dismal 1 for 15 from three-point range. DeJour Reaves led Fordham with 16 points, while Christian Henry added 14 points and four assists. The Rams improved to 4-2, while Long Island fell to 3-2.