Iona Gaels @ Hofstra Pride
Jaquan Sanders scores 24 to propel Hofstra over Iona 90-76
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- — Jaquan Sanders scored 24 points as Hofstra beat Iona 90-76 on Friday night.
Sanders had three steals for the Pride (2-0). Jean Aranguren scored 18 points and added nine rebounds and nine assists. Cruz Davis had 15 points and shot 5 of 11 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line.
The Gaels (0-2) were led by Clarence Rupert, who posted 20 points, six rebounds and three steals. Dejour Reaves added 12 points, six rebounds and two steals.
Hofstra took the lead with 17:44 left in the first half and did not give it up. Silas Sunday led the Pride in scoring with 13 points for a 43-34 advantage at the break.
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Game Information
Hempstead, NY
Referee:Brian O'Connell
Referee:Michael Luckie
Referee:Evon Burroughs
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's | 6-1 | - | 9-6 |
| Merrimack | 6-1 | - | 10-8 |
| Marist | 5-2 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Quinnipiac | 5-2 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Siena | 4-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Iona | 4-4 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| Manhattan | 4-4 | 2.5 | 8-11 |
| Fairfield | 3-4 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Canisius | 3-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 2-5 | 4 | 6-12 |
| Niagara | 2-5 | 4 | 5-12 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-6 | 4.5 | 6-13 |
| Rider | 1-6 | 5 | 2-14 |
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 5-0 | - | 16-2 |
| Hofstra | 4-0 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Charleston | 4-0 | 0.5 | 11-6 |
| Elon | 3-1 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Campbell | 3-2 | 2 | 9-9 |
| Monmouth | 2-2 | 2.5 | 8-9 |
| William & Mary | 2-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Drexel | 2-3 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 2-3 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Towson | 1-4 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 1-4 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Northeastern | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-4 | 4.5 | 7-8 |
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