In a hard-fought matchup, Iona triumphed over Rider with a final score of 73-67 on Thursday evening in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
Adam Njie was the standout player for the Gaels, scoring 23 points and adding five assists to his performance, helping to secure the victory.
Clarence Rupert contributed significantly as well, finishing the game with 13 points, hitting 5 of 9 shots from the field and converting 3 out of 4 free throws while grabbing six rebounds.
Additionally, Justin Menard chipped in with 10 points, managing to make 4 of his 9 shots, including 2 from beyond the arc.

On the opposing side, the Broncs saw a remarkable performance from Jay Alvarez, who led their scoring with 28 points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Tariq Ingraham supported the effort with 15 points, while TJ Weeks Jr. added 13 points and three steals.

Looking ahead, both teams will be back in action on Saturday. Iona is set to face Siena at home, while Rider will travel to take on Quinnipiac away from their home court.