POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (January 5, 2026) — The Iona University men’s basketball team suffered an 83-38 loss to Marist in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at McCann Arena.
Plagued by a season-high 24 turnovers, the Gaels turned in their lowest offensive output of the season. Marist seized the lead for good following an Iona turnover with 14:34 remaining in the first half, after three lead changes in the opening five and a half minutes. The Red Foxes steadily pulled away and carried a 42-22 advantage into halftime. Iona committed 14 turnovers in the opening frame, which Marist converted into a 9-0 scoring edge.
Graduate CJ Anthony led Iona with 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, along with two rebounds, two assists and two steals. Junior Denver Anglin added eight points on 4-of-11 shooting from the field. Junior Kosy Akametu contributed seven points. Graduates Luke Jungers and Lamin Sabally each grabbed a team-high five rebounds.
For Marist, Rhyjon Blackwell led all scorers with 17 points to go with four rebounds and two assists. Elijah Lewis added 14 points, four rebounds, two assists and four steals. Myles Parker scored 11 points, and Jason Schofield finished with 10 points. Jadin Collins-Roberts led the Red Foxes on the boards with seven rebounds, while former Gael Justin Menard dished out a team-high five assists.
Marist placed four players in double figures and shot 45.6% from the field compared to Iona’s 31.8%. The Gaels went 4-for-21 in the second half and 1-of-14 from three-point range overall. Marist held a 42-32 edge on the boards and recorded 23 assists against only six turnovers.
The loss dropped Iona to 10-6 overall and 2-3 in MAAC play. Marist improved to 9-5 overall and 3-2 in conference action.
The Gaels return to New Rochelle next weekend for a pair of home contests at the Hynes Center, welcoming Niagara on Friday, Jan. 9, followed by Canisius on Sunday, Jan. 11.
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