Who's Playing

Niagara @ Iona

Current Records: Niagara 3-3; Iona 2-2

What to Know

The Niagara Purple Eagles and the Iona Gaels will face off in an MAAC clash at 7 p.m. ET Dec. 2 at Hynes Athletics Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with Iona winning the first 78-55 at home and the Purple Eagles taking the second 80-71.

Niagara came up short against the St. John's Red Storm on Saturday, falling 78-70. One thing holding Niagara back was the mediocre play of forward Aaron Gray, who did not have his best game: he played for 28 minutes but put up just seven points on 2-for-11 shooting.

Meanwhile, Iona came up short against the Santa Clara Broncos on Sunday, falling 86-76.

Niagara is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with the Purple Eagles, who are 3-2 against the spread.

The losses put Niagara at 3-3 and the Gaels at 2-2. Niagara is 1-1 after losses this season, Iona 1-0.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Hynes Athletics Center -- New Rochelle, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.00

Odds

The Gaels are a big 12.5-point favorite against the Purple Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Gaels as a 12-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Iona have won seven out of their last 13 games against Niagara.

  • Feb 06, 2022 - Niagara 80 vs. Iona 71
  • Jan 16, 2022 - Iona 78 vs. Niagara 55
  • Mar 12, 2021 - Iona 70 vs. Niagara 64
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Niagara 100 vs. Iona 91
  • Jan 12, 2020 - Niagara 70 vs. Iona 69
  • Feb 10, 2019 - Iona 79 vs. Niagara 76
  • Jan 11, 2019 - Niagara 95 vs. Iona 90
  • Feb 16, 2018 - Niagara 85 vs. Iona 84
  • Dec 29, 2017 - Iona 98 vs. Niagara 93
  • Feb 12, 2017 - Iona 90 vs. Niagara 76
  • Dec 04, 2016 - Niagara 74 vs. Iona 58
  • Feb 07, 2016 - Iona 75 vs. Niagara 61
  • Jan 04, 2016 - Iona 65 vs. Niagara 52