Iona hosts block party in 74-57 win over Siena
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- — Nelly Junior Joseph scored 13 points, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked three shots and Iona beat Siena 74-57 on Tuesday night.
Elijah Joiner had 13 points for Iona (17-3, 9-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which won its sixth straight game. Ryan Myers scored 13 and Tyson Jolly had 12 points and three blocks.
The Gaels swatted a season-high 11 blocks, a key contributor to Siena's season-low 21 first-half points.
Colby Rogers had 17 points for the Saints (6-8, 3-3). Aidan Carpenter added 13 points and Jayce Johnson grabbed eight rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Clark
- Matt Potter
- Greg Evans
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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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 |