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Iona Gaels vs Fairfield Stags Recap - Iona Wins 78-54

The battle between Iona and Fairfield didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Fairfield was handed a 78-54 defeat on Sunday at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard.

Iona won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs.

Iona got 23 points from Isaiah Ross and another 22 points from E.J. Crawford. Isaiah Washington contributed 7 assists, while Dylan van Eyck cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Fairfield got 16 points from Taj Benning in a losing cause and another 14 points from Vincent Eze. Aidas Kavaliauskas contributed 5 assists for them, while Vincent Eze had 7 rebounds.

Iona was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Iona as they grabbed 29 boards, while Fairfield only had 19

Iona looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Manhattan. Fairfield will aim to get back on the winning track at Marist.