Iona Gaels @ Manhattan Jaspers
Iona pulls away from Manhattan in second half, 86-73
NEW YORK -- A.J. English scored 23 points and Iona pulled away in the second half to beat Manhattan 86-73 on Friday night for the Gaels' fourth-straight win.
Jordan Washington added 16 points and Deyshonee Much for the Gaels (18-10, 15-4 Metro Atlantic), who won their 50th in 90 games against their rival from 9.3 miles away. Isaiah Williams had 13 points and Aaron Rountree 11.
Manhattan (12-16, 9-10) led 48-43 at the half but Much and English had 3-pointers as Iona quickly grabbed a 51-48 lead. Washington's layup put the Gaels up 70-60 with 8:53 to play and Roundtree's basket on an assists from English, who had six helpers, made it 80-55 with 4:22 remaining.
Rich Williams had a career-high 27 points for the Jaspers with Zane Waterman adding 18 and Shane Richards 17.
Game Information
Riverdale, NY
Referee:Nathan Farrell
Referee:Tom Courtney
Referee:Andy O'Brien
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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