Castleton lifts Florida past Iona 79-74 in NIT
Castleton puts Florida up late with a jam
Colin Castleton rises up for a jam to put Florida up over Iona.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- — Phlandrous Fleming Jr. scored 18 points and Colin Castleton had 18 points and 13 rebounds to carry Florida to a 79-74 win over Iona in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday night.
Tyree Appleby and Kowacie Reeves each had 14 points for Florida (20-13).
Nelly Junior Joseph had 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Gaels (25-8). Tyson Jolly and Dylan van Eyck each had 15 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jerry Heater
- Jamie Luckie
- Todd Austin
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Quinnipiac | 1-1 | 1 | 6-2 |
| Canisius | 1-1 | 1 | 5-4 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 4-4 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 3-5 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 2-6 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 2-6 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 2-6 |
| Niagara | 0-2 | 2 | 1-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 1-7 |
2023-24 Southeastern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Miss | 0-0 | - | 8-0 |
| South Carolina | 0-0 | - | 7-0 |
| Missouri | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Alabama | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Mississippi State | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Auburn | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Georgia | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Florida | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| LSU | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
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