NCAAB · Final

Fordham Rams Defeat La Salle Explorers 64-58

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Rose Hill Gym

Fordham Rams 64, La Salle Explorers 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won La Salle Explorers vs Fordham Rams?

Fordham Rams beat La Salle Explorers 64-58 at Rose Hill Gym on January 28, 2026.

Who was favored in La Salle Explorers vs Fordham Rams?

Fordham Rams were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup at Rose Hill Gym, the Fordham Rams secured a 64-58 victory over the La Salle Explorers. This game was significant as it marked the first meeting between the two teams in the 2026 season, following Fordham's previous win against La Salle in January 2025, where they triumphed 88-72 on the road.

The Rams entered the game with a record of 11-10, while the Explorers were struggling at 7-14. Fordham's recent form had been shaky, as they had lost three consecutive games prior to this match, with their last ten games yielding a record of 4-6. They averaged 67.4 points scored and allowed 66.4 points during this stretch. In contrast, La Salle had shown some improvement recently, winning two straight games and posting a record of 3-7 in their last ten outings, with an average of 66.1 points scored and 78.1 points allowed.

At home, Fordham had a record of 3-3 in their last six games, while La Salle struggled on the road with a 1-5 record in away games. This home advantage was reflected in the betting lines, where DraftKings listed Fordham as 5.5-point favorites, with a total set at 136.5 points. The odds indicated a likelihood of a lower-scoring game, aligning with both teams' recent scoring averages.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing for either team, which meant both squads were likely at full strength for this important matchup. The conditions inside Rose Hill Gym were conducive to a competitive game, with a home crowd supporting the Rams.

As the game unfolded, it remained a back-and-forth affair. La Salle briefly took a lead in the second half, with Rob Dockery making a layup to put them up 56-55. However, Fordham responded with a crucial three-pointer from Roor Akhuar, tying the game at 58-58 before pulling ahead again with a series of free throws from Christian Henry. Ultimately, the Rams closed out the game with a final score of 64-58.

This victory not only improved Fordham's standing but also showcased their resilience in overcoming recent struggles. The Rams' ability to execute in crucial moments, particularly through Henry's free throws, proved decisive in securing the win.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FOR -5.5	136.5 o -110 / u -110	La Salle Explorers +180 · Fordham Rams -218

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Leaders

PointsAkira Jacobs13Fordham Rams
AssistsChristian Henry5Fordham Rams
ReboundsDejour Reaves8Fordham Rams
PointsJerome Brewer Jr.21La Salle Explorers
AssistsRob Dockery5La Salle Explorers
ReboundsRob Dockery9La Salle Explorers

Recent form

Fordham Rams

Last 10: 4-6Streak L367.4 scored · 66.4 allowed per game3-3 at home

L63-68at Davidson WildcatsJan 22
L63-74vs Duquesne DukesJan 17
L56-78at Saint Louis BillikensJan 15
W81-77at St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 10
L58-67vs George Mason PatriotsJan 8
L75-83vs Richmond SpidersJan 4
L56-63at Dayton FlyersDec 31
W65-47vs New Haven ChargersDec 22
W82-53vs Manhattan JaspersDec 13
W75-54vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsDec 11

La Salle Explorers

Last 10: 3-7Streak W266.1 scored · 78.1 allowed per game1-5 away

W67-64vs Dayton FlyersJan 21
W78-74vs St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 17
L53-74at Richmond SpidersJan 15
L72-84vs Saint Louis BillikensJan 10
W79-72at Rhode Island RamsJan 8
L55-77at George Washington RevolutionariesJan 3
L75-80vs George Mason PatriotsDec 31
L50-102at Michigan WolverinesDec 21
L72-84at High Point PanthersDec 20
L60-70at Long Island University SharksDec 13

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Saint Louis	29-6	-	15-3
VCU	28-8	-	15-3
Saint Joseph's	24-12	2	13-5
Dayton	25-12	3	12-6
George Mason	23-10	4	11-7
Davidson	20-14	5	10-8
Duquesne	18-15	6	9-9
George Washington	19-16	7	8-10
Fordham	17-15	7	8-10
Rhode Island	16-16	8	7-11
Richmond	15-17	10	5-13
La Salle	9-23	10	5-13
St. Bonaventure	17-17	11	4-14
Loyola Chicago	9-24	11	4-14

Box score

Stat	La Salle Explorers	Fordham Rams
Field goals	20-59	24-58
Field goal %	34	41
Three-pointers	4-18	8-25
Three-point %	22	32
Free throws	14-18	8-8
Free throw %	78	100
Rebounds	37	39
Offensive rebounds	14	11
Defensive rebounds	23	28
Assists	11	17
Steals	4	8
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	9	9
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	18
Fast-break points	16	9
Points in the paint	28	24
Fouls	12	15
Largest lead	10	7
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	41	39

How the scoring went

1st Half26-27Louis Lesmond makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dejour Reaves assists)
1st Half26-30Louis Lesmond makes 24-foot three point jumper (Christian Henry assists)
1st Half28-30Jerome Brewer Jr. makes layup (Rob Dockery assists)
1st Half30-30Rob Dockery makes layup (Jaden Johnson assists)
1st Half31-30Rob Dockery makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half31-32Abass Bodija makes 4-foot hook shot (Louis Lesmond assists)
1st Half33-32Jerome Brewer Jr. makes driving layup
1st Half34-32Jerome Brewer Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half34-33Abass Bodija makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half34-34Abass Bodija makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half34-37Akira Jacobs makes 24-foot three point jumper (Christian Henry assists)
2nd Half36-37Josiah Harris makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot (Rob Dockery assists)
2nd Half36-39Abass Bodija makes layup (Christian Henry assists)
2nd Half37-39Jerome Brewer Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-42Akira Jacobs makes 24-foot three point jumper (Rikus Schulte assists)
2nd Half40-42Jerome Brewer Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ashton Walker assists)
2nd Half41-42Josiah Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-42Josiah Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-44Rikus Schulte makes layup (Akira Jacobs assists)
2nd Half44-44Jerome Brewer Jr. makes 7-foot jumper (Rob Dockery assists)
2nd Half45-44Rob Dockery makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-44Rob Dockery makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-46Roor Akhuar makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (Dejour Reaves assists)
2nd Half46-49Marcus Greene makes 29-foot three point jumper (Dejour Reaves assists)
2nd Half48-49Rob Dockery makes layup
2nd Half48-51Louis Lesmond makes layup (Christian Henry assists)
2nd Half48-53Rikus Schulte makes layup
2nd Half48-55Christian Henry makes layup
2nd Half49-55Josiah Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-55Jerome Brewer Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-55Jerome Brewer Jr. makes layup (Ashton Walker assists)
2nd Half54-55Ashton Walker makes layup
2nd Half56-55Rob Dockery makes layup
2nd Half57-55Ashton Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-55Ashton Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-58Roor Akhuar makes 23-foot three point jumper (Abass Bodija assists)
2nd Half58-60Christian Henry makes layup
2nd Half58-62Dejour Reaves makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half58-63Christian Henry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-64Christian Henry makes free throw 2 of 2