Iona pulls away late to earn a 71-69 win over rival Siena
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Schadrac Casimir scored 17points, including a key layup that pushed the lead to six points with just under two minutes remaining, and Iona knocked off Siena 71-69 in a Metro Atlantic battle of long-time rivals Thursday.
The game was the 111th meeting between the schools. Iona won for the 15th time in the last 18 games.
Deyshonee Much had a tip-on with 3:51 left to put Iona in the lead and knocked down a 3 to extend it to 67-62.
Casimir hit 6 of 13 from the field and was 3 of 6 from deep. Roland Griffin converted 9 of 10 from the line, grabbed eight rebounds and finished with 15 points. The Gaels (10-7, 4-1) were 22 of 57 from the field (38.76 percent), but knocked down 8 of 16 from distance.
Ashante Shivers and Jordan Horn scored 13 and 12 points, respectively, to lead Siena (5-13, 1-4).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Kenneth Clark
- Robert Riley
- Brandon Cruz
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Marist | 5-0 | - | 12-2 |
Merrimack | 5-0 | - | 8-8 |
Quinnipiac | 5-1 | 0.5 | 9-8 |
Mount St. Mary's | 4-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
Niagara | 2-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
Siena | 2-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
Fairfield | 2-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
Sacred Heart | 2-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
Manhattan | 2-4 | 3.5 | 7-8 |
Iona | 2-4 | 3.5 | 5-12 |
Saint Peter's | 1-4 | 4 | 6-7 |
Rider | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
Canisius | 1-4 | 4 | 1-15 |