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Diamond Head Classic - Iona vs Pepperdine Final: 76-66 - Recap
Pepperdine was victimized for 20 points and 13 rebounds by Nelly Junior Joseph as Iona defeated them 76-66 in NCAA action on Sunday.
Iona got 18 points from Walter Clayton Jr. and another 12 points from Quinn Slazinski. Daniss Jenkins contributed 8 assists, while Nelly Junior Joseph cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Pepperdine got a 23-point performance from Maxwell Lewis, who was supported by 11 points from Jalen Pitre. Mike Mitchell Jr. had 7 assists in a losing cause for Pepperdine, while Maxwell Lewis grabbed 8 rebounds.
Iona led at halftime, 35-26.
The rebound battle favored Pepperdine as they grabbed 34 boards, while Iona only had 32
Iona looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Saint Peter's. Pepperdine will aim to get back on the winning track at Gonzaga.