Iona von Rider stunned in the first round of the MAAC tournament
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Dwight Murray Jr. made an off balance throw on the lane with 7.3 seconds left and Rider narrowly defeated top seed Iona 71-70 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament Wednesday night. It is highly unlikely that Iona will receive a general NCAA tournament offer.
Murray finished with 21 points and Mervin James had 13 points for Rider (14-18). Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson added 12 points and 12 rebounds. Allen Powell had 11 points.
Tyson Jolly had 19 points for the Gaels (25-7). Elijah Joiner added 13 points. Walter Clayton Jr. had 12 points and six assists. Nelly Junior Joseph had 11 points and five blocks.
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