The Battle of the Bronx turned into the Massacre of the Bronx. From the opening tip until the final buzzer, the Jaspers were in control.

Manhattan (4-2) jumped out to an 11-2 lead four minutes into the game. The Jaspers were forcing turnovers and running the floor. Fordham knew this was going to be a long night.

Fordham (1-4) fought their way back into the game, an Alberto Estwick layup cutting the lead to 14-8.

Then it was Manhattan's turn to turn on the gas. Manhattan had Fordham doubled up in score as the final seconds ticked away in the first half. Antoine Pearson brought the ball up the court. After a quick crossover brought him over the timeline, Pearson chucked up a half-hearted three-point shot that banked, ...

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