Under the Radar Game of the Day: Canisius at Iona

Canisius at Iona, 1:00 PM Eastern, espn3

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First place is on the line this afternoon in the Metro Atlantic as our Under the Radar Game of the Day heads to New Rochelle, NY for a battle between Canisius and Iona.  The visiting Golden Griffins enter the game tied with Iona at 6-1 in league play.  They have won 8 of their last 9 games overall, including a game Friday night at Manhattan.  Isaiah Reese led the way for the Griffs in that win, scoring 22 points and dishing out 6 assists.  Also keep an eye on Jermaine Crumpton who added a dozen points on Friday, after scoring 23 in the game before that against Monmouth.

Iona also sits at 6-1 in MAAC play (12-7 overall), having won five straight since falling in the first matchup between these two teams back on December 31.  Despite losing that game by 7 points, the Gaels did have five players score in double figures, including a double-double from Deyshonee Much.  Another team effort like that today, especially bolstered by the home crowd, could put the Gaels in sole possession of first place by this evening.