Richmond Spiders Defeat Fordham Rams 83-75
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Rose Hill Gym
Richmond Spiders 83, Fordham Rams 75, 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 Richmond Spiders vs Fordham Rams?
Richmond Spiders beat Fordham Rams 83-75 at Rose Hill Gym on January 4, 2026.
Who was favored in Richmond Spiders vs Fordham Rams?
Richmond Spiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.
The Richmond Spiders secured a victory over the Fordham Rams with a final score of 83-75 at Rose Hill Gym. This matchup was notable as it featured two teams with contrasting recent performances, with Richmond entering the game with an away record of 11-4 compared to Fordham's home record of 9-6.
In their last ten games, Fordham had a record of 7-3, although they recently faced a setback, losing their last game against the Dayton Flyers with a score of 56-63. Overall, they averaged 73.6 points scored and allowed 61.4 points during this stretch. Their home performance was particularly strong, boasting a home record of 7-1, but they had struggled in their last few outings, with their last five games showing a record of 3-2 and an average of 69.4 points scored and 57.4 allowed.
On the other hand, Richmond's recent form was less favorable, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games and currently on a two-game losing streak. They lost their most recent game against the George Washington Revolutionaries, 85-99. Throughout their last ten games, Richmond averaged 81.5 points scored and 74.8 points allowed. They had a mixed away record of 2-2, but their overall scoring average in the last five games was 80.0 points, with 77.8 points allowed.
In their previous meeting earlier in the season, Richmond had also emerged victorious against Fordham, winning 70-66. This history added an extra layer of anticipation to the fixture, as Fordham sought to avenge their earlier loss.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any player absences that might have impacted either team, which suggests both squads were at full strength for this matchup.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Richmond favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 142.5. The odds indicated a competitive game, reflecting the closely matched records of both teams.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at Rose Hill Gym typically provides a strong home-court advantage for Fordham. Fans were likely eager to support their team, hoping to see them bounce back from their recent loss.
As the game unfolded, Richmond's offensive prowess proved decisive. Key moments included Will Johnston making crucial free throws that helped extend Richmond's lead in the second half. His contributions, along with a significant jump shot from Dejour Reaves, were pivotal in maintaining Richmond's momentum. Despite Fordham's efforts, including a three-point jumper from Christian Henry, they were unable to close the gap sufficiently.
Ultimately, Richmond's ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities and maintain scoring pressure allowed them to secure the win, leaving Fordham with a disappointing outcome at home.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | RICH -2.5 | 142.5 o -115 / u -105 | Richmond Spiders -148 · Fordham Rams +124 |
Leaders
- PointsDejour Reaves19Fordham Rams
- AssistsDejour Reaves5Fordham Rams
- ReboundsRikus Schulte11Fordham Rams
- PointsWill Johnston20Richmond Spiders
- AssistsWill Johnston6Richmond Spiders
- ReboundsWill Johnston6Richmond Spiders
Recent form
Fordham Rams
Last 10: 7-3Streak L173.6 scored · 61.4 allowed per game7-1 at home
- L56-63at Dayton FlyersDec 31
- W65-47vs New Haven ChargersDec 22
- W82-53vs Manhattan JaspersDec 13
- W75-54vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsDec 11
- L69-70vs Holy Cross CrusadersDec 6
- L62-72at Colgate RaidersNov 30
- W88-68vs UAlbany Great DanesNov 30
- W74-72vs Franklin Pierce RavensNov 28
- W69-53vs Long Island University SharksNov 21
- W96-62vs Manhattanville ValiantsNov 16
Richmond Spiders
Last 10: 6-4Streak L281.5 scored · 74.8 allowed per game2-2 away
- L85-99vs George Washington RevolutionariesDec 31
- L72-77vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersDec 28
- W80-56vs The Citadel BulldogsDec 20
- L70-73at Elon PhoenixDec 18
- W93-84vs Southern Illinois SalukisDec 13
- W86-77vs Old Dominion MonarchsDec 6
- W84-76at Belmont BruinsDec 4
- W71-66at Charlotte 49ersNov 28
- L72-73at Furman PaladinsNov 27
- W102-67vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 23
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 | Richmond Spiders | Fordham Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-57 | 27-57 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 13-19 | 5-21 |
| Three-point % | 68 | 24 |
| Free throws | 14-18 | 16-24 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 25 |
| Assists | 21 | 15 |
| Steals | 7 | 1 |
| Blocks | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 4 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 34 |
| Fouls | 22 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 66 | 32 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-45Will Harper III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-45Will Harper III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-48Marcus Greene makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dejour Reaves assists)
- 2nd Half46-50Akira Jacobs makes layup (Christian Henry assists)
- 2nd Half48-50Will Johnston makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-53Christian Henry makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half50-53Will Johnston makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half52-53AJ Lopez makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-56Louis Lesmond makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jack Whitbourn assists)
- 2nd Half55-56Will Johnston makes 24-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half58-56Jaden Daughtry makes 23-foot three point jumper (Will Johnston assists)
- 2nd Half58-57Christian Henry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-57Aiden Argabright makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mike Walz assists)
- 2nd Half61-58Dejour Reaves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-59Dejour Reaves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-59Will Johnston makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Jaden Daughtry assists)
- 2nd Half65-59Will Johnston makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half65-61Rikus Schulte makes layup (Dejour Reaves assists)
- 2nd Half68-61AJ Lopez makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half68-62Christian Henry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-63Christian Henry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-63Mike Walz makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-64Jack Whitbourn makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-65Jack Whitbourn makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-65Jaden Daughtry makes driving layup (Will Johnston assists)
- 2nd Half72-66Christian Henry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-66AJ Lopez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-66AJ Lopez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-68Dejour Reaves makes layup
- 2nd Half76-68Aiden Argabright makes driving layup (Will Johnston assists)
- 2nd Half77-68Aiden Argabright makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half77-70Rikus Schulte makes layup (Christian Henry assists)
- 2nd Half78-70Will Johnston makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-70Will Johnston makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-72Dejour Reaves makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half80-72Will Johnston makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-72Will Johnston makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-75Christian Henry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Rikus Schulte assists)
- 2nd Half82-75Aiden Argabright makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-75Aiden Argabright makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Fordham Rams, below favours Richmond Spiders.
Venue
- Rose Hill GymBronx, NY
- Attendance1643
- OfficialsBrian O'Connell, Bill Covington Jr., Matt Potter
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