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
- Referees:
- Brian O'Connell
- Michael Luckie
- Evon Burroughs
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 3-8 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-2 | 2 | 5-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 4-8 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 0-13 |
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Charleston | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Elon | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-7 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-8 |
| Towson | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-8 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | 0.5 | 2-10 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-1 | 1 | 3-10 |
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