ncaab Game Recap
Iona vs Rider Final: 72-64 - Recap
Rider was scorched by Isaiah Ross for 25 points as Iona defeated them 72-64 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Iona was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.0-point spread as a favorite.
Iona got 15 points from Asante Gist and another 13 points from Nelly Junior Joseph. Asante Gist contributed 10 assists, while Nelly Junior Joseph cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Rider got a 20-point performance from Dontrell McQuarter, who was supported by 15 points from Dwight Murray Jr.. Nehemiah Benson had 1 assists in a losing cause for Rider, while Dontrell McQuarter grabbed 8 rebounds.
Iona led at halftime, 39-33.
Rider had a 30-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Iona takes its act home to face Coppin State looking for another win. For Rider, they head home to face NJIT.