Lindsey's 20 lead Fordham over Iona 78-72

NEW YORK — Amir Lindsey’s 20 points helped Fordham defeat Iona 78-72 on Tuesday.

Lindsey added eight assists for the Rams (2-1). Lateef Patrick shot 5 for 14 to add 13 points. Akira Jacobs had 12 points and shot 4 of 7 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range.

Keyshawn Mitchell finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds and two steals for the Gaels (2-2). Kosy Akametu added 16 points and three steals for Iona. Ore Odutayo had 13 points and six rebounds.

Lindsey put up 13 points in the first half for Fordham, who led 43-37 at halftime. Fordham used a 13-0 second-half run to come back from a one-point deficit and take the lead at 69-57 with 6:16 left in the half before finishing off the victory. Abass Bodija scored eight second-half points.

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Both teams play on Friday. Fordham hosts LIU and Iona travels to play Hofstra.