How to Watch Iona Gaels vs. Niagara Purple Eagles: Live Stream or on TV
The Iona Gaels (25-7, 17-3 MAAC) will host the Niagara Purple Eagles (16-14, 10-10 MAAC) after winning six straight home games.
Iona was victorious in its most recent game against Mount St. Mary’s, 74-54, on Wednesday. Walter Clayton Jr. was its top scorer with 21 points. Niagara won its previous game versus Siena, 71-65, on Thursday. Noah Thomasson was its leading scorer with 18 points.
When is Iona vs. Niagara and when does it start?
This game between the Gaels and Purple Eagles will happen on Friday, March 10, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 6:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Iona vs. Niagara
The Gaels and Purple Eagles will hit the floor at Boardwalk Hall for this matchup on March 10, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPW.
Iona Gaels vs. Niagara Purple Eagles Game Preview
Iona Stats, Odds & Insights
Iona is outscoring opponents by 11.1 points per game with a +354 scoring differential overall. It puts up 76.6 points per game (59th in college basketball) and gives up 65.5 per contest (53rd in college basketball).
The Gaels are averaging 76.6 points, 10.8 more than the Purple Eagles give up.
Iona hits 7.1 three-pointers per game (217th in college basketball), 1.3 more than its opponents (5.8).
At home, the Gaels are posting 6.3 more points per game (80.1) than they are in road games (73.8).
Iona’s offense has been improved over its last 10 games, racking up 78.6 points per contest compared to the 76.6 it has averaged this year.
Niagara Stats, Odds & Insights
Niagara puts up 65.2 points per game (332nd in college basketball) while giving up 65.8 per outing (60th in college basketball). It has a -16 scoring differential.
The Purple Eagles average 65.2 points, just 0.3 fewer than the Gaels give up.
Niagara knocks down 6.4 three-pointers per game (291st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.7. It shoots 34.5% from deep, and its opponents shoot 36.1%.
In 2022-23 the Purple Eagles are scoring 9.6 more points per game at home (69.7) than on the road (60.1).
Niagara has played better offensively over its last 10 games, compiling 66.4 points per contest, 1.2 more than its season average of 65.2.
Gaels Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr. | 29 | 16.7 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 2.3 |
| Nelly Junior Joseph | 31 | 15.6 | 9.7 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Daniss Jenkins | 32 | 15.3 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| N. Joseph | 17 | 14.1 | 10.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Quinn Slazinski | 7 | 11.3 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Purple Eagles Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Thomasson | 30 | 19.6 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.7 |
| Aaron Gray | 30 | 12.2 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Sam Iorio | 29 | 8.1 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Braxton Bayless | 29 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Joe Kasperzyk | 27 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
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