Iona plays Canisius following Jenkins' 31-point game

Published Dec. 3, 2022 2:42 a.m. ET

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Canisius Golden Griffins (2-5, 0-1 MAAC) at Iona Gaels (3-2, 1-0 MAAC)

New Rochelle, New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Iona plays the Canisius Golden Griffins after Daniss Jenkins scored 31 points in Iona's 78-56 victory against the Niagara Purple Eagles.

The Gaels are 2-0 on their home court. Iona leads the MAAC with 76.2 points and is shooting 46.1%.

The Golden Griffins are 0-1 against MAAC opponents. Canisius is 1-2 in games decided by 10 points or more.

The Gaels and Golden Griffins face off Sunday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jenkins is shooting 50.6% and averaging 19.8 points for the Gaels. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers for Iona.

Jamir Moultrie is shooting 44.9% from beyond the arc with 3.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Golden Griffins, while averaging 13.6 points. Tahj Staveskie is averaging 13 points and 3.7 assists for Canisius.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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