Saint Peter's Peacocks @ Iona Gaels
Iona holds on to beat Saint Peter's 64-58
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Isaiah Williams scored 19 points, Deyshonee Much had 17 and both hit five 3-pointers to lead Iona to a 64-58 win over Saint Peter's on Friday night after blowing most of a 21-point lead.
The Gaels (10-8, 7-2 Mid-Atlantic), who led 37-21 at the half, went up 55-34 with 11:07 left after Williams hit two 3s in an 8-0 burst. The Peacocks reeled off nine quick points and, after a basket by Williams, scored 11 more to close within 57-54 with 2:48 left.
Williams and Saint Peter's Antwon Portley swapped 3-pointers but in the last minute, St. Peter's ran out of gas, making just one free throw.
Portley and Quadir Welton, who also had 13 boards, led the Peacocks (8-9, 6-2) with 12 points apiece.
Iona made 14 of 30 3s but was just 4 of 12 in the second half. A.J. English had 11 points and eight assists.
Game Information
New Rochelle, NY
Referee:Mel Chettum
Referee:John Gaffney
Referee:Brandon Williams
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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