Much has 7 3s, 21 points as Iona blows past Marist 98-64
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Deyshonee Much scored 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the 3-point line and Iona took control early and cruised to a 98-64 win over Marist on Sunday.
E.J. Crawford hit 4 of 7 treys and scored 18 points for the Gaels (15-9, 9-3 Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference), who made 15 of 28 3s and shot 54 percent overall (36 of 67).
David Knudsen got the first basket for Marist (5-19, 3-9) before Crawford answered with a 3 and Much followed with two more. Shortly after that Crawford's two free throws started a 15-0 run he capped with a dunk for a 26-9 lead.
Brian Parker, who scored 20 points for Marist, ended that run with a 3 but Iona immediately went on a 16-3 run. The Gaels made seven straight shots and 13 of 15 on the way to a 55-30 halftime lead. They were 11 of 18 from distance.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- D.J. Carstensen
- Robert Snedden
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 7-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Marist | 6-1 | 0.5 | 13-3 |
| Merrimack | 6-1 | 0.5 | 9-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Manhattan | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Siena | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-10 |
| Fairfield | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Rider | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Iona | 3-4 | 3.5 | 6-12 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-8 |
| Niagara | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-11 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-12 |
| Canisius | 2-5 | 4.5 | 2-16 |
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