Iona Coach Rick Pitino, Players Daniss Jenkins, Sadiku Ibine Ayo Post 71-59 MAAC Semi W Over Niagara

Daniss Jenkins led Iona offense most of the way, had 14 points, Sadiku Ibine Ayo was complemented by Coach Pitino on his pregame practice 6 points, Osborn Shema a couple of threes early, 8 pts.

Nelly Jr Joseph made eight points inside in mid second half to give Iona 46-4/ lead, start of 12-2 run that gave Iona a 60-52 lead.

Coach Pitino complemented Berrick JeanLouis on defense that held Niagara top scorer Noah Thomasson to 15 points.

Gaels will play for MAAC Championship Saturday night at 7:30 PM against winner of Saint Peter's-Marist game.

Iona improves to 26-7 on Season.

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