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Iona Defeats Rider 67-61 - Recap
Iona grabbed a 67-61 win over Rider on Sunday, behind a 16-point effort from Tyson Jolly at Alumni Gymnasium.
Iona did not, however, defeat Rider against the spread, which closed at -8.5 at most sportsbooks.
Iona got 11 points from Dylan van Eyck and another 10 points from Elijah Joiner. Elijah Joiner contributed 4 assists, while Dylan van Eyck cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Rider got 19 points from Allen Powell in a losing cause and another 13 points from Dimencio Vaughn. Dwight Murray, Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Iona were victorious, as the score was 34-26 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Rider as they grabbed 39 boards, while Iona only had 34
Iona looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Manhattan. Rider will aim to get back on the winning track at Fairfield.