NEW YORK (Interstat) — Fordham used a balanced attack and key second-half stops to defeat La Salle 64-58 in an Atlantic 10 men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Rose Hill Gym.

The Rams improved to 11-10 overall, while the Explorers fell to 7-14.

La Salle led 34-32 at halftime, but Fordham’s consistent execution opened a second-half lead. The Explorers’ offense stalled, shooting just 20 of 59 from the floor. Jerome Brewer led La Salle with 21 points. Fordham countered with 18 points off turnovers and perfect 8-for-8 free-throw shooting. DeJour Reaves paced the Rams with 11 points and Akira Jacobs added 13.

Attendance was 738.