ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Iona Defeats Marist 69-66
Iona grabbed a 69-66 win over Marist on Sunday, behind a 18-point effort from Tyson Jolly at Hynes Athletics Center.
Iona won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -10.0-point spread.
Nelly Junior Joseph had 11 points for Iona and Elijah Joiner chipped in with 11 points. Dylan van Eyck had 4 assists for them, while Nelly Junior Joseph was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Marist got 13 points from Jao Ituka in a losing cause and another 11 points from Ricardo Wright. Raheim Sullivan contributed 4 assists for them, while Samkelo Cele had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Iona were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Marist had a 32-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Iona takes its act on the road to face Saint Peter's looking for another win. For Marist, they head on the road to face Fairfield.