Jenkins' 31 lead Iona past Niagara 78-56
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- — Daniss Jenkins' 31 points led Iona past Niagara 78-56 on Friday night.
Jenkins also had five assists, three steals, and three blocks for the Gaels (3-2). Walter Clayton Jr. scored 13 points, going 5 of 8 and 3 of 3 from the free throw line. Nelly Junior Joseph was 4 of 9 shooting and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 10 points, while adding 10 rebounds.
Aaron Gray led the way for the Purple Eagles (3-4) with 14 points and six rebounds. Noah Thomasson added 12 points for Niagara. Harlan Obioha also recorded 10 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
Hynes Athletics Center
7:00 PM, December 2, 2022Coverage: ESPN3
New Rochelle, NY
Attendance: 2,057
Capacity: 2,578
- Referees:
- Tim Clougherty
- Nathan Farrell
- Mikerlange Fleury
2022-23 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siena | 7-2 | - | 13-7 |
| Iona | 6-2 | 0.5 | 13-6 |
| Quinnipiac | 6-3 | 1 | 15-5 |
| Rider | 6-3 | 1 | 9-9 |
| Fairfield | 6-4 | 1.5 | 10-10 |
| Niagara | 5-5 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Manhattan | 4-5 | 3 | 6-12 |
| Marist | 3-6 | 4 | 7-11 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 3-7 | 4.5 | 7-14 |
| Canisius | 3-7 | 4.5 | 5-14 |
| Saint Peter's | 3-8 | 5 | 8-12 |
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