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PATRICK MOQUIN, Sports & Health Editor

Patrick Moquin, FCLC ’22, is majoring in journalism and oversees Fordham sports coverage for The Observer. He played baseball in high school and also follows horse racing and motorsports, though he’s allergic to horses and doesn’t have a driver’s license. He most thoroughly enjoys his time at The Observer when he’s working with other editors and writers.
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Men's basketball's struggles reached new depths in their game against Saint Louis University.

Men’s Basketball Makes History in 55-39 Loss to Saint Louis

January 27, 2020
Against Saint Louis Sunday, Fordham men’s basketball did something they hadn’t done in more than a decade. The team only managed to score 39 points in their loss to the Billikens, the third time since 2000 they haven’t reached 40 points and the first time since 2004.
Following a successful freshman season, Nick Honor left Fordham basketball for Clemson last April.

Men’s Basketball and What Should Have Been

January 22, 2020
Last season, Nick Honor became the fifth prominent Fordham men’s basketball player to transfer since 2013. Between a change in coaching staff in 2015, recent recruiting woes and general mediocre play, the Rams have struggled to keep their most talented players in the Rose Hill Gymnasium.
The Rams were competitive through three quarters of play, but struggled to contain Holy Cross late in the game.

Football Suffers Fourth Quarter Collapse Against Holy Cross

November 20, 2019
After three quarters of solid play, every aspect of the Rams’ game failed them in the final minutes. Their defense allowed 35 fourth-quarter points, a total they typically allow over the course of an entire game.
Breanna Cavanaugh, FCRH '21, drives to the basket while Vilisi Tavui, FCRH '22, sets a screen against Notre Dame's elite defense.

Women’s Basketball Loses Valiantly in Front of Sellout Crowd

November 13, 2019
Despite falling short in a 60-55 loss, the Rams fought to the final buzzer against Notre Dame, a nationally ranked opponent in front of a sellout crowd. The Observer provides a game recap, as well as analysis and comments from player Bre Cavanaugh.
Following Fordham’s Atlantic 10 Championship win, Kyle Martin, FCRH ’20, was selected by the Orioles in the MLB Draft.

Kyle Martin: From A10 Champ to Potential Pro Star

October 30, 2019
Kyle Martin began summer baseball with Fordham in the Atlantic 10 Championship and ended with the Aberdeen Ironbirds, a minor league team for the Baltimore Orioles. The Observer recounts Martin’s summer and reports the star relief pitcher’s own insights into his stretch of success.
Fordham women's rugby won their game against Bard College on Saturday, Sept. 28 by forfeit.

Women’s Rugby Fights for Fun in Bard Friendly Match

October 2, 2019
On Saturday, Fordham women’s rugby won a game by forfeit and still invited their opponent for a friendly match. The competition itself was largely uneventful, but the event meant more than the score.
Andrew Mevis, FCRH ’21, kicked three field goals against Bryant, two in the second quarter to keep the Rams in contention.

Football Figures it Out For First Win

September 18, 2019
After a 0–2 start and three unremarkable quarters, Fordham scored 23 unanswered points in the fourth quarter against Bryant University, earning their first win of the season in a blowout.
In their three-game series, Fordham's offense showed flashes of brilliant play.

Fordham Rallies to Sweep St. Joe’s

April 9, 2019
After losing two of three games to URI, Fordham responded this weekend in a sweep against St. Joe’s. Assistant Sports and Health Editor Patrick Moquin analyzes the weekend series, highlighting moments and performances integral to the Rams’ success.
Following a 62-47 victory over Virginia Commonwealth, women's basketball celebrates their Atlantic 10 Championship and automatic NCAA Tournament berth. Photo Courtesy of Austin Moriasy.

Not a King’s Court

March 31, 2019
Patrick Moquin, assistant sports and health editor, looks back on women’s basketball’s incredible season and highlights their unappreciated talent.
Photo courtesy of Fordham Sports Info Matt Mikulski, FCRH ’21, is all business as he throws his circle change against St. Bonaventure.

Baseball Runs Circles Around St. Bonaventure

March 30, 2019
In their first week of conference play, Fordham baseball impressed against St. Bonaventure University. Assistant Sports and Health Editor Patrick Moquin provides in-depth game summaries from the weekend, as well as an analysis of Fordham’s prospects down the line.
Fordham Baseball Dominant in Hometown Event

Fordham Baseball Dominant in Hometown Event

March 18, 2019
If the round robin weekend demonstrates anything, it is that this team has its fair share of talent. As Fordham comes closer and closer towards conference play, it will be interesting to see if this group of players can continue to combine their efforts as the competition increases in quality.
The Fordham men's baseball team played a strong game against Iona this week, defeating the 0–10 Gaels by a score of 9–2.

Fordham Starts Strong Against Iona

March 10, 2019
When facing a hapless opponent, the goal in baseball is to perform at a reasonable level without becoming complacent given the easy going. And perform is exactly what they did, defeating the 0–10 Gaels by a score of 9–2.
After a strong sophomore season, Brian Weissert, FCRH ’20, will try to step into a prominent role on a young Fordham pitching staff.

Fordham Baseball Looks to Surpass Third-Place Finish

March 7, 2019
With a mixed roster of old and new talent, can Fordham baseball continue their winning tradition and finally conquer the Atlantic 10?
Fordham plays George Washington University in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament without Forward Jesse Bunting.

Fordham Basketball Player Suffers Minor Stroke, Out for Rest of Season

March 6, 2019
After three seasons with the Rams, Bunting became an integral member in his senior year, starting 23 of 28 games and providing help on both sides of the court. As the team begins their playoff run, they will have to adapt to the loss of their starting forward.
Justin Deckoff, FCRH '21, attempts a forehand stroke while warming up in the Lombardi Squash Courts.

Fordham Squashes the Competition to Win Chaffee Cup

February 19, 2019
Fordham Men’s Squash’s win in the CSA Team Championship marks the first championship for Fordham Athletics in the 2018-19 school year.
In her first season playing for Fordham, Bre Cavanaugh has been a force on both sides of the court.

Perfect 10: Meeting Women’s B-ball Team’s Newest Phenomenon

February 5, 2019
A look at Fordham Women's Basketball star Bre Cavanaugh off the court.
Fordham Men’s Basketball Skids to 0-5 Record

Fordham Men’s Basketball Skids to 0-5 Record

January 22, 2019
As of Wednesday, Jan. 23, the Fordham Rams sit at 9–9 with a 0–5 record in conference play, placing them in last place in the Atlantic 10.
Photo courtesy of Vincent Dusovic Ivan Raut, Fordham College at Rose Hill ’21, (right) blocking a shot from Youngstown State.

Late Surge From Honor Secures Fordham Win, 67-61

December 6, 2018

Entering the second half, down six, Fordham Men’s Basketball had been outplayed by Youngstown State for much of the game thus far. However, the team came out of the locker room revived and turned in...

Megan Jonassen, Fordham College at Rose Hill ’22, (right) reaching for a jump ball while playing against University of Texas. Photo courtesy of Kevin Bires

Women’s Basketball Surprises in Gulf Coast Showcase

December 6, 2018
Going into the tournament, the unranked Fordham women’s basketball team was largely considered an underdog with the likes of #10 Texas, #21 Missouri and perennial powerhouse Duke also entered. A run to the championship was considered a pipe dream, which made Fordham’s victories all the more satisfying as that dream gradually became reality.
Holy Fury: Fordham Football Troubles Continue in 17-14 Loss

Holy Fury: Fordham Football Troubles Continue in 17-14 Loss

November 14, 2018

In the NBA and the MLB, a 1-9 record can be considered a bad start. Perhaps things could have begun better and work has to be done to improve, but a team can recover from 1-9. In college football, it means...

Fordham Gets First Win in Blowout

November 13, 2018

Going into the game against the 1-4 Lehigh Mountain Hawks, many college football teams would feel prepared, if not extremely confident. And while confidence is sparse for the Rams and their fans, one would...

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