Iona Gaels at Akron Zips
· U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam
Eric Mahaffey scores 20 as Akron beats Iona 96-75 at Paradise Jam
Mahaffey also added eight rebounds for the Zips (4-1). Tavari Johnson scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 14 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. Evan Mahaffey had 16 points and shot 5 of 7 from the field and 6 of 11 from the free-throw line.
Kosy Akametu led the Gaels (4-1) with 16 points and seven rebounds. CJ Anthony added 13 points and six assists and Keshawn Williams scored 12.
Akron took the lead for good with 17:53 left in the first half. The score was 47-33 at halftime, with Johnson racking up 14 points.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 75 - 96 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 75 - 96 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Ognjen Stankovic Defensive Rebound. | 75 - 96 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Khalil Badru missed Free Throw. | 75 - 96 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Khalil Badru made Free Throw. | 75 - 96 |
Statistics
 IONA |
 AKR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 27-62 | FG | 35-65 |
| 44 | Field Goal % | 54 |
| 8-25 | 3PT | 9-21 |
| 32 | Three Point % | 43 |
| 13-20 | FT | 17-25 |
| 65 | Free Throw % | 68 |
| 31 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 20 | Defensive Rebounds | 29 |
| 12 | Assists | 20 |
| 4 | Steals | 5 |
| 1 | Blocks | 0 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 17 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 14 | Points Off Turnovers | 26 |
| 15 | Fast Break Points | 21 |
| 36 | Points in Paint | 46 |
| 17 | Fouls | 21 |
| 1 | Largest Lead | 30 |
Game Information
Venue: UVI Sports & Fitness Center
Location: Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
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Location: Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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