RIVERDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Nelly Junior Joseph got to the basket for three layups in overtime to help Iona pull out an 84-76 win over Manhattan on Friday night.
Walter Clayton Jr. scored 21 points and added six rebounds, six assists, and four steals for the Gaels (13-6, 6-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Berrick JeanLouis added 18 points while going 6 of 10 and 4 of 4 from the free throw line, and he also had six rebounds. Junior Joseph shot 7 of 11 from the field to finish with 15 points.
The Jaspers (6-11, 4-4) were led by Samir Stewart, who recorded 18 points, including a 3-pointer with 20 seconds left in regulation to tie the game and force overtime. Nick Brennen added 12 points for Manhattan. Anthony Nelson also had 10 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals.
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Iona next plays Friday against Siena on the road, and Manhattan will visit Rider on Sunday.
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