Diallo, Reeves lead Providence past Iona 91-79
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Alpha Diallo tossed in 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds and A. J. Reeves scored 20 to propel Providence to a 91-79 victory over Iona on Saturday.
Isaiah Jackson came off the bench to hit two 3-pointers and score 13 with six rebounds for the Friars (4-2), while fellow reserve Nate Watson added 13 points on 4-of-5 shooting. The 91 points was a season high for Providence.
E.J. Crawford scored 21, Asante Gist added 20 points and both players grabbed five rebounds for the Gaels (2-3).
Diallo had 15 points, on 10-of-15 shooting, in the first half to help the Friars take a 48-32 lead into intermission. A Reeves 3-pointer and a dunk by Kalif Young upped the advantage to 55-34 just 2:13 into the second half. Iona pulled within 78-68 on a 3-pointer by Crawford with 6:41 remaining but would get no closer.
Rickey McGill had 14 points and eight assists for the Gaels, while Niksa Nikolic contributed 12 points and eight rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamar Simpson
- Paul Szelc
- Anthony Franklin
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 9-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Quinnipiac | 9-1 | - | 13-8 |
| Merrimack | 8-2 | 1 | 11-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 5-5 | 4 | 12-9 |
| Manhattan | 5-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Iona | 5-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 4-5 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
| Siena | 4-6 | 5 | 9-12 |
| Fairfield | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Rider | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Niagara | 3-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-7 | 6.5 | 7-10 |
| Canisius | 2-8 | 7 | 2-19 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 10-1 | - | 19-3 |
| Marquette | 9-2 | 1 | 18-4 |
| Creighton | 9-2 | 1 | 16-6 |
| UConn | 8-3 | 2 | 16-6 |
| Georgetown | 5-6 | 5 | 14-8 |
| Xavier | 5-6 | 5 | 13-9 |
| Villanova | 5-6 | 5 | 12-10 |
| Providence | 5-6 | 5 | 11-11 |
| Butler | 2-9 | 8 | 9-13 |
| Seton Hall | 1-9 | 8.5 | 6-15 |
| DePaul | 1-10 | 9 | 10-12 |
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