McGill scores 30 to lead Iona past Canisius 87-80
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Rickey McGill had a season-high 30 points as Iona topped Canisius 87-80 on Sunday.
Tajuan Agee had 19 points and nine rebounds for Iona (13-15, 11-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which won its sixth consecutive game. E.J. Crawford added 18 points. Andrija Ristanovic had three blocks for the hosts.
Takal Molson had 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for the Golden Griffins (13-15, 10-6). Jonathan Sanks added 16 points. Jibreel Faulkner had 13 points.
The Gaels improve to 2-0 against the Golden Griffins for the season. Iona defeated Canisius 88-70 on Jan. 13. Iona finishes out the regular season against Rider on the road on Friday. Canisius takes on Niagara at home on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Brian Dorsey
- King Whetstone
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 24-10 |
| Fairfield | 14-6 | 1 | 24-13 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Rider | 12-8 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-28 |
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