EDISON, NJ (Nov. 20, 2021) – Three Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) men’s hoops squads playing in neutral site events snagged wins on Friday against non-conference opponents. In the MAAC/ASUN Challenge, hosted in the HP Field House at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Kissimmee, FL, both Iona on Manhattan claimed grind out wins against ASUN foes, while Niagara got its first win in the 2021-22 campaign at the YSU/J. Arnold Wealth Management Company Basketball Tournament.
 
Iona (4-0) – 54 | Liberty (1-2) – 50
HP Field House at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex | KISSIMMEE, FL
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In a matchup between two teams ranked in the Top-10 in this week's CollegeInsider.com mid-major poll, Iona (No. 10) defeated defending ASUN champion Liberty (No. 4), 54-50. The Gaels overcame a 16-point first half deficit, earning another grind-it-out victory that improved their overall record to 4-0 on the season. Nelly Junior Joseph led the Gaels with a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double. Iona starts the season 4-0 for the first time since 2005-06 and the ninth time overall in program history.
 
Manhattan (3-1) – 55 | North Alabama (1-2) – 51
HP Field House at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex | KISSIMMEE, FL
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Manhattan outpaced North Alabama, 55-51, on Friday night upping its season record to 3-1. The close contest featured 13 lead changes, with no side ever leading by more than two possessions. Ant Nelson led the Jaspers with a team-high 10 points.
 
Niagara (1-2) – 70 | SIUE (1-3) – 60
Covelli Centre | YOUNGSTOWN, OH
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Niagara toppled SIUE, 70-60, on Friday earning its first win of the season. The Purple Eagles used a strong second half, outscoring SIUE 46-30 in the second half. Marcus Hammond led the Purple Eagles in scoring with 16 points and Noah Thomasson added a career-high 15 points in the victory.
 
Siena (0-4) – 65 | Georgetown (2-1) – 83
Capital One Arena | WASHINGTON, DC
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Siena fell to defending Big East Tournament Champion Georgetown, 83-65 on Friday. Jackson Stormo posted a career-high 25 points to go along with 11 rebounds in the road defeat.
 
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 41st year of competition during the 2021-22 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
 
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