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MAAC Tournament - Iona Falls 71-70 Against Rider - Game Recap
Rider earned a 71-70 victory over Iona on Wednesday, getting 21 points from Dwight Murray, Jr. at Boardwalk Hall.
Rider was a +11.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Mervin James had 13 points for Rider and Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson chipped in with 12 points. Dwight Murray, Jr. had 8 assists for them, while Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Iona got a 19-point performance from Tyson Jolly, who was supported by 13 points from Elijah Joiner. Walter Clayton Jr. had 6 assists in a losing cause for Iona, while Nelly Junior Joseph grabbed 6 rebounds.
Rider was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Iona won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-25.