Iona defeats Pepperdine 76-66
Cruz Davis makes a great defensive play for the steal
Cruz Davis makes a great defensive play for the steal
HONOLULU -- — Nelly Junior Joseph's 20 points helped Iona defeat Pepperdine 76-66 on Sunday night.
Joseph also added 13 rebounds for the Gaels (9-4). Walter Clayton Jr. scored 18 points, shooting 6 for 13 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. Quinn Slazinski shot 5 for 10, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Maxwell Lewis finished with 23 points and eight rebounds for the Waves (7-7). Jalen Pitre added 11 points and six rebounds for Pepperdine.
Iona entered halftime up 35-25. Joseph paced the team in scoring in the first half with nine points. Clayton scored 16 points down the stretch in the second half to help lead Iona to a 10-point victory.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Todd Apo
- Donn Berdahl
- Nate Harris
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 4-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Merrimack | 3-0 | 0.5 | 6-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 3-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 2-1 | 1.5 | 9-5 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-1 | 1.5 | 6-8 |
| Manhattan | 2-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Siena | 2-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
| Iona | 2-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Niagara | 1-2 | 2.5 | 6-8 |
| Fairfield | 1-2 | 2.5 | 5-9 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-3 | 3.5 | 5-6 |
| Rider | 0-3 | 3.5 | 4-10 |
| Canisius | 0-3 | 3.5 | 0-14 |
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Washington State | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Gonzaga | 3-0 | - | 12-4 |
| San Francisco | 3-1 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Oregon State | 2-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| Santa Clara | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| San Diego | 1-2 | 2 | 4-12 |
| Loyola Marymount | 1-3 | 2.5 | 9-7 |
| Pepperdine | 1-3 | 2.5 | 7-10 |
| Portland | 0-4 | 3.5 | 5-12 |
| Pacific | 0-4 | 3.5 | 5-13 |
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