ncaab Game Recap
Iona Gaels vs Rider Broncs Wrap - Iona Wins 86-79
Iona got 22 points from Asante Gist en route to a 86-79 victory over Rider on Friday at Alumni Gymnasium-NJ.
Bettors who backed Iona were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks.
E.J. Crawford had 21 points for Iona and Rickey McGill chipped in with 14 points. Rickey McGill had 6 assists for them, while Tajuan Agee was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Rider got a 17-point performance from Frederick Scott, who was supported by 16 points from Stevie Jordan. Stevie Jordan had 10 assists in a losing cause for Rider, while Frederick Scott grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Iona were victorious, as the score was 41-36 at the break.
Rider had a 41-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.