ncaab Game Recap
Iona vs Canisius Final: 70-62 - Recap
Nelly Junior Joseph scored 17 points leading Iona to a 70-62 victory over Canisius at Koessler Athletic Center on Friday.
Iona earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -11.0-point spread.
Tyson Jolly had 16 points for Iona and Walter Clayton Jr. chipped in with 14 points. Tyson Jolly had 3 assists for them, while Dylan van Eyck was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Canisius got a 14-point performance from Armon Harried, who was supported by 8 points from Jordan Henderson. Ahamadou Fofana had 3 assists in a losing cause for Canisius, while Jacco Fritz grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Iona were victorious, as the score was 40-22 at the break.
Iona won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-26.
Iona looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Niagara. Canisius will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Manhattan.