Late run propels RedHawks over Rams

NEW YORK — Freshman Jalen Adaway scored 15 points with 14 rebounds, and Miami finished on a 7-0 run to defeat Fordham 55-54 on Friday night, giving new coach Jack Owens his first win.

Nine RedHawks scored with Adaway the only one in double figures, making 6 of 11 from the field with a 3-pointer. Logan McLane added nine points and 11 boards.

Fordham had taken a 54-48 lead with 2:10 left in the game. But the Rams missed their last three shots as Miami rallied.

Jake Wright cut the Fordham lead in half, hitting a 3 with 1:31 to go, McLane made it a one-point game with less than a minute left and Adaway scored the winner on a drive with 4 seconds left.

“These guys were just so resilient,” Owens said. “They continued to fight hard throughout the comeback . ... Ultimately we found a way to get it done.”

Dalonte Brown finished his first career collegiate game with eight points and seven rebounds. Junior point guard Darrian Ringo had a strong performance in his Miami debut, finishing with five points, five rebounds and a team-high six assists.

The RedHawks have their home opener Tuesday; they welcome Wright State to Millett Hall for a 7 p.m. contest. It is Heroes Night, and all active military, veterans and first responders can attend at a special discounted rate. The game will air live on ESPN3.