NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — In an intense matchup, Iona emerged victorious over Sacred Heart with a close score of 90-88 on Saturday. Leading the charge for the Gaels was Yaphet Moundi, who delivered an impressive performance scoring 24 points. His contribution didn’t stop there as he also secured 14 rebounds and made three steals, showcasing a well-rounded game that helped his team clinch the win.
Playing a pivotal role alongside Moundi was Dejour Reaves, who added 19 points to the scoreboard. Reaves showcased his shooting skills with a 6-of-17 performance from the field, including hitting 4 of 10 from the three-point line, and managed a 3-of-6 record from free throws. He also pulled in seven rebounds and garnered three steals, adding to his defensive efforts. Another significant contributor was Comeh Emuobor, who added 16 points, shooting 6-of-11 from the field and making 2 of 5 from long range.
On the opposing end, the Sacred Heart Pioneers played valiantly but fell short in the nail-biter. Leading their effort was Tanner Thomas with a strong performance, scoring 20 points. Bryce Johnson also put forth a significant effort, contributing 17 points along with six rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Griffin Barrouk matched Johnson’s scoring with another 17 points, though their combined efforts weren’t enough to topple Iona’s determination.
This thrilling game added another chapter to each team’s season, with Iona improving their record in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference to 15-16 overall and 12-8 in the conference, while the Pioneers ended the day standing at 14-17 overall and 10-10 in their league play.
