Game #24: Manhattan Jaspers @ Iona Gaels
Friday, February 21, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Hynes Athletic Center | New Rochelle, NY
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NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Manhattan (13-10, 8-6 MAAC) will look to keep its foot on the gas pedal when the Jaspers arrive at the Hynes Center on Friday night to take on bitter rival Iona (11-15, 8-7 MAAC) at 7 P.M. on ESPNU. The match-up pins the Jaspers' 146th-ranked offense, according to KenPom's offensive efficiency metric, versus Iona's 180th-ranked defense according to the same metric system. Manhattan is eyeing its first season sweep of Iona since the 2006-07 season. Iona leads the series all-time 63-45 dating back to 1946.
SCOUTING THE OPPOSITION
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Iona possesses a swarming pressure defense under Tobin Anderson, with the Gaels sitting in 6th place in the MAAC at 8-7.
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The Gaels boast an explosive backcourt duo featuring senior Dejour Reaves (16.4 PPG) and freshman Adam Njie (11.8 PPG).
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The Gaels rank 6th in the MAAC in scoring at 68.8 PPG.
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Iona tops the offensive rebounding charts with 14.3 caroms per game and are second in turnover margin at 1.81.
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Iona is on a two-game skid after being swept last weekend in games vs. Rider and at Quinnipiac.
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9 of Iona's 15 MAAC MAAC games have been settled by 5 points or less. The Gaels are 4-5 in those contests.
LAST FIVE MEETINGS
Iona leads all-time series 63-45…
1/31/25…………………………MAN 76-55
3/12/24....................................IONA 60-57
3/07/24...................................MAN 77-60
2/16/24....................................IONA 73-63
2/17/23....................................IONA 71-60
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