Fordham Rams Tip Off 2025-26 season Against NJIT Highlanders
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The Fordham Rams men’s basketball team will begin their 2025-26 season with a home game against the NJIT Highlanders on Tuesday night at the Rose Hill Gym. This marks the fourth meeting between the two programs, with NJIT currently leading the series 2-1.The Highlanders won the most recent matchup on December 6, 2023, with an 80-77 victory in the Rose Hill Gym.Fordham Athletics
The Rams are looking to start the season strong after finishing 11-20 in the 2024-25 season, while NJIT posted a 6-25 record. This game will be a significant test for a Fordham team undergoing substantial changes.
Season Outlook for the Rams
Fordham’s 2025-26 squad features a dramatically revamped roster with 12 new players, including ten transfers – five of whom are graduate transfers. This influx of new talent aims to build upon Fordham’s recent success at home, where they have a 26-13 record over the past three seasons.
Head coach Mike Magpayo is hoping to continue a trend of accomplished debuts, aiming to become the third consecutive Fordham head coach to win his first game at the helm.He took over the program in 2023. ESPN
Past Performance in Season Openers
The Rams boast a strong historical record in season openers, going 79-37 (.681) since 1908 and 85-20 (.810) in home openers. They have won five of their last seven season openers, including a 68-64 overtime victory against Wagner in the 2023-24 season. Fordham Athletics
Key Takeaways
* Series History: NJIT leads the all-time series against Fordham 2-1.
* Roster overhaul: Fordham’s 2025-26 team features 12 new players, including 10 transfers.
* Home court Advantage: The Rams have a strong record at the Rose Hill Gym, going 26-13 over the last three seasons.
* Coaching Debut: Coach Mike Magpayo aims to become the third consecutive Fordham coach to win his debut game.
* Season Opener Success: Fordham has a historically strong record in season openers.
Looking Ahead
The game against NJIT will set the tone for the Rams’ season. With a significantly altered roster, the focus will be on team cohesion and integrating the new players into Coach Magpayo’s system. Fordham fans will be eager to see how this new-look Rams team performs as they navigate a challenging schedule in the upcoming season.
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