Castleton lifts Florida past Iona 79-74 in NIT
Castleton puts Florida up late with a jam
Colin Castleton rises up for a jam to put Florida up over Iona.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- — Phlandrous Fleming Jr. scored 18 points and Colin Castleton had 18 points and 13 rebounds to carry Florida to a 79-74 win over Iona in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday night.
Tyree Appleby and Kowacie Reeves each had 14 points for Florida (20-13).
Nelly Junior Joseph had 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Gaels (25-8). Tyson Jolly and Dylan van Eyck each had 15 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jerry Heater
- Jamie Luckie
- Todd Austin
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
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