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Postseason NIT - Iona Falls 79-74 to Florida - Recap
Phlandrous Fleming Jr. scored 18 points leading Florida to a 79-74 victory over Iona at Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Wednesday.
Florida earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -6.5-point spread.
Florida got 18 points from Colin Castleton and another 14 points from Tyree Appleby. Tyree Appleby contributed 5 assists, while Colin Castleton cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Iona got a 18-point performance from Nelly Junior Joseph, who was supported by 15 points from Tyson Jolly. Tyson Jolly had 4 assists in a losing cause for Iona, while Nelly Junior Joseph grabbed 12 rebounds.
Florida trailed at halftime, 42-36.
The rebound battle favored Florida as they grabbed 34 boards, while Iona only had 32