Iona gives Fairfield a 24-point drubbing behind Ross
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Isaiah Ross had a season-high 23 points as Iona easily defeated Fairfield 78-54 on Sunday. E.J. Crawford added 22 points for the Gaels.
Ross shot 6 for 7 from deep.
Tajuan Agee had 17 points and seven rebounds for Iona (7-12, 5-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Isaiah Washington added seven assists.
Taj Benning had 16 points for the Stags (9-14, 5-7). Vincent Eze added 14 points and seven rebounds.
Landon Taliaferro had only 5 points. The Stags' leading scorer entering the contest at 13 points per game, he shot 14 percent from beyond the arc (1 of 7).
The Gaels improve to 2-0 against the Stags on the season. Iona defeated Fairfield 64-57 on Jan. 17. Iona plays Manhattan at home on Friday. Fairfield faces Marist on the road on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Larry Scirotto
- Brandon Cruz
- Edwin Young
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 11-2 | - | 14-10 |
| Quinnipiac | 10-3 | 1 | 14-10 |
| Marist | 9-3 | 1.5 | 16-5 |
| Iona | 8-5 | 3 | 11-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 7-5 | 3.5 | 11-12 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 6-6 | 4.5 | 13-10 |
| Manhattan | 6-6 | 4.5 | 11-10 |
| Siena | 6-7 | 5 | 11-13 |
| Fairfield | 5-8 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Rider | 5-8 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Niagara | 4-8 | 6.5 | 9-14 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-10 | 8.5 | 7-13 |
| Canisius | 2-10 | 8.5 | 2-21 |
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