Honor scores 17 to help Fordham past Youngstown State, 67-61
NEW YORK -- Nick Honor hit four free throws in the final 18 seconds and Fordham held off Youngstown State, 67-61 on Saturday to earn back-to-back wins in the Rams Johnny Bach Classic tournament.
Fordham knocked off Florida International in the Friday opener, 83-77.
The Penguins held a 10-point lead going into the final minute of the first half, but Honor got to the basket for back-to-back layups to cut the lead to 34-28 lead at intermission.
Ivan Raut hit a 3 with 14:47 left to get Fordham even at 38-38 and Jesse Bunting's layup a minute later put the Rams up for good.
Honor finished with 17 points for Fordham (3-1). Antwon Portley added 12 points and dished three assists.
Devin Morgan hit five 3-pointers and led Youngstown State (2-3) with 25 points. Naz Bohannon finished with 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamar Simpson
- Brian Dorsey
- Paul Faia
2023-24 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 15-5 | - | 24-12 |
| Youngstown State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Green Bay | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Wright State | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Milwaukee | 12-8 | 3 | 20-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Cleveland State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Robert Morris | 6-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
| IUPUI | 2-18 | 13 | 6-26 |
| Detroit Mercy | 1-19 | 14 | 1-31 |
2023-24 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
| Loyola Chicago | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
| Massachusetts | 11-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
| VCU | 11-7 | 4 | 24-14 |
| Duquesne | 10-8 | 5 | 25-12 |
| George Mason | 9-9 | 6 | 20-12 |
| St. Bonaventure | 9-9 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Saint Joseph's | 9-9 | 6 | 21-14 |
| La Salle | 6-12 | 9 | 16-17 |
| Fordham | 6-12 | 9 | 13-20 |
| Rhode Island | 6-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Davidson | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| Saint Louis | 5-13 | 10 | 13-20 |
| George Washington | 4-14 | 11 | 15-17 |
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