NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Nelly Junior Joseph’s 27 points helped Iona defeat Marist 93-74 on Thursday night.
Joseph had 11 rebounds for the Gaels (23-7, 16-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who already clinched the No. 1 seed for the conference tournament.
Daniss Jenkins scored 21 points while going 8 of 17 from the floor and 4 for 4 from the line, and added seven rebounds and 10 assists for Iona. Walter Clayton Jr. recorded 18 points and shot 6 for 16 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line. It was the 10th straight victory for the Gaels.
Kam Farris finished with 17 points for the Red Foxes (10-18, 6-13). Noah Harris added 14 points and six assists for Marist. Javon Cooley also had 14 points and two blocks.
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