Sun Mar 02 14:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Iona Gaels Defeat Niagara Purple Eagles in Close Contest

**Newburgh, NY – March 2, 2025** – The Iona Gaels secured a victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles in a closely fought basketball game, with a final score of 65-63. The game, played under mainly sunny skies with temperatures around 40°F, saw Iona edge out Niagara in a high-scoring affair.

Reaves led Iona with 23 points, while Njie added 13 and Emuobor contributed 6. For Niagara, Davis scored 18 points and Adelodun added 9. Iona held a slight rebounding advantage (34-26) and showcased superior ball movement, tallying 18 assists to Niagara’s 15. However, Niagara made more free throws (11-15 compared to Iona’s 5-12). Iona led at halftime, 34-28. Three-point shooting proved challenging for both teams, with Iona hitting 6 of 16 attempts and Niagara making 6 of 23.

The game was attended by an audience of 966. The Associated Press reported the details of this exciting contest.

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