Niagara ends Iona's eight-game win streak with 80-71 victory
NIAGARA, N.Y. -- — Marcus Hammond had 26 points as Niagara topped Iona 80-71 on Sunday, ending the Gaels' eight-game winning streak.
Noah Thomasson added 23 points for the Purple Eagles (11-11, 6-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Sam Iorio had 12 points and nine rebounds and Jordan Cintron added 12 boards.
Elijah Joiner had 22 points for the Gaels (19-4, 11-1). Tyson Jolly and Walter Clayton Jr. both scored 12.
The Purple Eagles evened the season series against the Gaels. Iona defeated Niagara 78-55 on Jan. 16.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Roberts
- Greg Evans
- Mikerlange Fleury
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
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