Fordham football faced a tough loss against Central Connecticut State University, with a final score of 33-3. Despite senior running back Julius Loughridge’s impressive performance, the Rams struggled to hold on to the ball in the pouring rain, resulting in five lost fumbles. The loss brings Fordham’s record to 0-2 for the season, while Central Connecticut evens their record at 1-1.
Loughridge managed to secure his second consecutive 100-yard game, rushing for 127 yards. On the defensive side, senior Matt Jaworski made significant tackles, and grad student Nahil Perkins intercepted two passes.
The game saw Fordham committing 12 fumbles, with five recovered by Central Connecticut. The Rams were unable to score a touchdown, settling for a field goal by freshman kicker Bennett Henderson. The defeat ends a three-game winning streak for Fordham against NEC schools.
Looking ahead, Fordham will face Stony Brook University in their next game on September 14th. The Rams have won the past three meetings against Stony Brook and aim to continue their winning streak. The upcoming game will be crucial for Fordham to bounce back from their recent loss and regain momentum in the season.
Overall, the game highlighted the challenges Fordham faced in adverse weather conditions and the importance of ball security. The team will be looking to make necessary adjustments as they prepare to take on Stony Brook in hopes of securing a victory.
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