ncaab Game Recap
MAAC Tournament - Niagara Purple Eagles vs Iona Gaels Wrap - Iona Wins 71-59
Iona earned a 71-59 victory over Niagara on Friday, getting 22 points from Walter Clayton Jr. at Boardwalk Hall.
Iona won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -13.5-point spread.
Nelly Junior Joseph had 16 points for Iona and Daniss Jenkins chipped in with 14 points. Walter Clayton Jr. had 3 assists for them, while Osborn Shema was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Niagara got 18 points from Aaron Gray in a losing cause and another 15 points from Noah Thomasson. Braxton Bayless contributed 3 assists for them, while David Mitchell had 7 rebounds.
Iona led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Iona as they grabbed 26 boards, while Niagara only had 21