NEWSLETTER
The Iona Gaels (24-7, 17-3 MAAC) bring an 11-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (13-19, 8-12 MAAC), who have won three straight.
In its most recent game, Iona topped Rider on Saturday, 80-78. Its top scorer was Daniss Jenkins with 22 points. In its previous game, Mount St. Mary’s beat Canisius on Tuesday, 67-66 in OT. Its leading scorer was Dakota Leffew with 15 points.
When is Iona vs. Mount St. Mary’s and when does it start?
This matchup between the Gaels and Mountaineers will take place on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Iona vs. Mount St. Mary’s
The Gaels and Mountaineers will take to the court at Boardwalk Hall for this matchup on March 8, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Iona Gaels vs. Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Game Preview
Iona Stats, Odds & Insights
Iona averages 76.6 points per game (62nd in college basketball) while giving up 65.9 per outing (60th in college basketball). It has a +334 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 10.7 points per game.
The Gaels put up 9.8 more points than the Mountaineers allow (66.8).
Iona knocks down 7.0 three-pointers per game (229th in college basketball), 1.2 more than its opponents (5.8). It is shooting 35.7% from deep (99th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 29.5%.
The Gaels post 80.1 points per game when playing at home, compared to 73.8 points per game in road games, a difference of 6.3 points per contest.
Iona has seen an uptick in scoring recently, putting up 79.3 points per game in its last 10 contests, 2.7 points more than the 76.6 it has scored this season.
Mount St. Mary’s Stats, Odds & Insights
Mount St. Mary’s puts up 64.0 points per game (339th in college basketball) while allowing 66.8 per contest (83rd in college basketball). It has a -91 scoring differential and has been outscored by 2.8 points per game.
The Mountaineers score only 1.9 fewer points per game (64.0) than the Gaels give up (65.9).
Mount St. Mary’s makes 6.7 three-pointers per game (260th in college basketball) at a 35.8% rate (93rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.8 its opponents make, shooting 33.6% from beyond the arc.
In 2022-23 the Mountaineers are scoring 4.1 fewer points per game at home (61.6) than away (65.7).
While Mount St. Mary’s is putting up 64.0 points per game in 2022-23, it has bettered that mark in its previous 10 games, amassing 68.4 a contest.
Gaels Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr. | 28 | 16.5 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| Nelly Junior Joseph | 30 | 15.8 | 9.7 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Daniss Jenkins | 31 | 15.4 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| N. Joseph | 16 | 14.4 | 10.0 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Quinn Slazinski | 7 | 11.3 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Mountaineers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Benjamin | 30 | 15.7 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Dakota Leffew | 30 | 13.1 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Malik Jefferson | 23 | 8.6 | 7.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Deandre Thomas | 22 | 7.8 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| George Tinsley | 32 | 7.2 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
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