Tag Archive | Tom Pecora

Fordham Announces Change in Leadership of Men’s Basketball Program

Tom Pecora, the head men’s basketball coach for Fordham University for the past five years, was relieved of his duties today, March 18, 2015. Delivered in a brief meeting between Mr. Pecora and David Roach, the University’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation, the decision was based on the fact that the University’s men’s basketball program […]

Last Second Heartbreak for Fordham MBB in 64-63 loss to URI

It is the one that got away for the Fordham Men’s Basketball team (5-13, 0-10 Atlantic Conference Play) as the Rams had the lead but lost it in the final seconds to the University of Rhode Island (14-5, 6-2 A10) in College Basketball action at Rose Hill Gym. In a game that featured 10 scoring […]

Manhattan Takes the Battle of the Bronx 71-57

The 107th Battle of the Bronx was won by Manhattan College (4-7) though Fordham University (3-6) gave it their best shot throughout the game, as the Jaspers earned the 71-57 victory at the Barclays Center thanks to the defensive play by the team. Fordham had the early lead in the early portion of the First […]

St. John’s Men’s Basketball Storms over Fordham in Finale of MSG Hoops Festival

The No. 24 St. John’s Men’s Basketball team (8-1) were able to hold off a good Fordham University team (3-5) in a 74-53 victory in the finale of the Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden. Fordham put up a good fight getting an early lead in the First Half of play, but St. John’s came […]

Tough loss at Home for Fordham Men’s Basketball against University of Maryland Eastern Shore

The Fordham Men’s Basketball team (1-4) suffered their second tough loss at Rose Hill Gym a 72-66 decision to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (2-6) in Non-Conference College Hoops action on Saturday. Fordham spent most of the time and energy trying to chip away at the Hawks lead that there was not enough fuel […]

Fordham’s Jon Severe Takes Leave of Absence from Team

Fordham University sophomore guard Jon Severe has taken a leave of absence from the team to address personal issues it was announced today by head coach Tom Pecora. “We will continue to support Jon as he addresses some personal issues off the court,” said Pecora. “We wish him and his family all the best during […]

Missed Opportunities Leads to tough loss for Fordham Men’s Basketball

Missed Free Throws, Rebounds and possessions cost the Fordham University Men’s Basketball team (1-3) a home victory over UMass Lowell (3-2) in NCAA College Basketball action on Sunday evening. The Rams who fell to the River Hawks by a score of 60-51, were unable to find the rhythm they needed to gain the victory in […]