NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Walter Clayton Jr.’s 20 points helped Iona defeat Mount St. Mary’s 81-51 on Friday night.
Clayton added three steals for the Gaels (15-7, 8-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Nelly Junior Joseph scored 15 points and added 13 rebounds. Daniss Jenkins shot 5 for 12 (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points.
Dola Adebayo led the way for the Mountaineers (7-16, 3-9) with 13 points and six rebounds. George Tinsley added eight points, eight rebounds and two blocks for Mount St. Mary’s. Jalen Benjamin also had eight points and two steals.
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Both teams next play Sunday. Iona visits Fairfield while Mount St. Mary’s visits Quinnipiac.
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