ncaab Game Recap
Manhattan Jaspers vs Iona Gaels Recap - Manhattan Wins 77-70
Elijah Buchanan scored 26 points and chipped in with 13 rebounds for Manhattan on Saturday, leading them to a 77-70 victory over Iona at Hynes Athletics Center.
Manhattan won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +8.0-point spread as underdogs.
Ant Nelson had 12 points for Manhattan and Warren Williams chipped in with 12 points. Elijah Buchanan had 7 assists for them, while Elijah Buchanan was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Iona got a 19-point performance from Isaiah Ross, who was supported by 16 points from Berrick JeanLouis. Asante Gist had 4 assists in a losing cause for Iona, while Berrick JeanLouis grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Manhattan were victorious, as the score was 47-38 at the break.
Manhattan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-29.
Manhattan looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Siena. Iona will aim to get back on the winning track at Quinnipiac.