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
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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