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Iona Falls 83-81 to Monmouth - Recap
Monmouth got 19 points from Ray Salnave as they ran past Iona 83-81 on Sunday at Multipurpose Activity Center.
Bettors who backed Monmouth were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks.
Monmouth got 15 points from Deion Hammond and another 12 points from Sam Ibiezugbe. Melik Martin contributed 4 assists, while Nick Rutherford cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Iona got a 21-point performance from Asante Gist, who was supported by 20 points from Tajuan Agee. Rickey McGill had 5 assists in a losing cause for Iona, while Tajuan Agee grabbed 10 rebounds.
Monmouth led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Monmouth won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-29.
Next game, Monmouth takes its act on the road to face Canisius looking for another win. For Iona, they head home to face Rider.