| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIA | 35 | 24 | 59 |
| IONA | 35 | 36 | 71 |
Clayton has 22, Iona knocks off Niagara 71-59 in MAAC
Aaron Gray gets the hoop and the harm
Aaron Gray gets the hoop and the harm
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- — Walter Clayton Jr. had 22 points in Iona's 71-59 victory over Niagara on Friday night in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament.
The top-seeded Gaels will face No. 11 Marist in Saturday's championship game.
Clayton had six rebounds for the Gaels (27-7). Nelly Junior Joseph scored 16 points while going 7 of 11 and 2 of 3 from the free throw line, and added six rebounds. Daniss Jenkins recorded 14 points and was 4 of 11 shooting, including 1 for 4 from distance, and went 5 for 6 from the line. It was the 13th straight victory for the Gaels.
Aaron Gray finished with 18 points for the Purple Eagles (16-15). Noah Thomasson added 15 points and three steals for Niagara. Braxton Bayless also had nine points and two steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Matt Potter
- Brian Zink
- Tommy Morrissey
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
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