Fordham Routes Stonehill 83-63 Behind Patrick
Lateef Patrick scored 22 points off the bench as Fordham beat Stonehill 83-63 in college basketball action.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
Fordham defeated Stonehill 83-63 on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Lateef Patrick led the Rams with 22 points off the bench, shooting 7 of 13 from the field and 4 of 8 from three-point range.
Why it matters
The win moves Fordham to 1-1 and gives the Rams a balanced scoring effort, with Rikus Schulte adding 16 points and Amir Lindsey 13. Fordham outscored Stonehill by 20 points in the second half after the teams were tied 30-30 at halftime.
The final box score shows Fordham at 83 and Stonehill at 63, with Patrick's 22 points leading all scorers. Fordham recorded 10 rebounds, five assists and five steals, while Stonehill's full team totals were not included in the source extraction.
The players
Fordham Rams
The men's basketball program of Fordham University, a Jesuit institution in the Bronx that competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Stonehill Skyhawks
The men's basketball program of Stonehill College, a Catholic liberal arts school in Easton, Massachusetts, that competes in the Northeast Conference.
The details
Patrick made all four of his free throws and scored a team-high 19 points in the second half, when Fordham pulled away. Schulte shot 8 of 11 from the field for 16 points, and Lindsey added 13 for the Rams. For Stonehill, Jack Medalie scored 12 points and Trenton Ruth added 11, while Eli Greenberg scored 11 and handed out four assists.
Timeline
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Fordham defeats Stonehill 83-63.
Monday: Stonehill visits Columbia.
Tuesday: Fordham hosts Iona at home.
Season Trajectory
Fordham's 1-1 start places it at the early stage of a season in which mid-major teams build their résumés for conference play and postseason consideration. An opening-week win over Stonehill gives the Rams a early data point, though one non-conference result carries limited weight in the broader standings picture.
Fordham's Tuesday home game against Iona gives fans a chance to see Patrick and Schulte in action again. Fantasy managers tracking Patrick should note his 22-point effort off the bench in this matchup.
The takeaway
Early-season results like Fordham's win show how depth, led here by a bench scorer, can shape a team's first weeks. Readers following the Rams can track their next two games against Columbia's opponent and Iona for further clarity on the team's direction.
What happens next
Fordham hosts Iona on Tuesday, and Stonehill visits Columbia on Monday.
Further reading
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