ncaab Game Recap
Iona vs Delaware Final: 83-72 - Recap
Iona got 21 points from Walter Clayton Jr. en route to a 83-72 victory over Delaware on Tuesday at UBS Arena.
Bettors who backed Iona were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks.
Iona got 14 points from Nelly Junior Joseph and another 13 points from Elijah Joiner. Nelly Junior Joseph contributed 4 assists, while Nelly Junior Joseph cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Delaware got a 29-point performance from Jameer Nelson Jr., who was supported by 17 points from Kevin Anderson. Kevin Anderson had 5 assists in a losing cause for Delaware, while Jameer Nelson Jr. grabbed 10 rebounds.
Iona trailed at halftime, 39-33.
Delaware won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-30.
Iona heads into a battle against Siena. Delaware, meanwhile, will have their next action against UNC Wilmington.