NEW ROCHELLE, NY (January 3, 2026) — The Iona University men’s basketball team held on for a 75-72 victory over Siena in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game at the Hynes Center.
Graduate student Toby Harris scored a game-high 25 points on his birthday, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Gaels. Classmate CJ Anthony recorded his first collegiate double-double with 11 points and a career-high 13 assists.
Iona improved to 10-5 overall and 2-2 in the MAAC, while Siena fell to 9-5 overall and 2-1 in conference play.
The Gaels led 41-36 at halftime after a 15-0 run in the first half that included three 3-pointers. Iona extended the advantage to 58-46 early in the second half before Siena rallied to take a 66-64 lead.
Iona responded with five straight points, and after Siena went ahead 72-71 with 1:47 remaining, the Gaels scored the final four points, including a layup by Anthony and a fadeaway jumper by Keshawn Williams.
Williams finished with 11 points, while Lamin Sabally added 10 points for Iona.
For Siena, Gavin Doty led all scorers with 31 points and 12 rebounds, the highest scoring total by an Iona opponent this season. Francis Folefac contributed 18 points, and Justice Shoats had 12 points.
Iona shot 50 percent from the field and made 11 3-pointers, marking the eighth time in 15 games the Gaels reached double figures from beyond the arc. Iona is 7-1 in those games.
The Gaels held a 36-31 rebounding edge and dished out 22 assists.
Iona next travels to Marist for a Sunday matchup.
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