Loyola-Maryland at Iona

Iona 90, Loyola (Md.) 86

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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) - Lamont Jones scored 35 points, including 22 in the second half, as Iona defeated Loyola (Md.) 90-86 Friday night to sweep the teams' season series.

The Gaels (16-13, 10-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who had lost six of their last seven games - by a total of 11 points - shot 76 percent (19 of 25) in the second half, their best shooting half this season.

Jones made 7 of 7 second-half shots and scored 10 points in a span of 1:35 to stretch a 70-66 Iona lead to 80-70 with 2:12 remaining.

The Greyhounds (20-10, 11-6), who had won three straight, shot 59.4 percent (19 of 32) in the second half. Erik Etherly and Robert Olson scored 23 points each for Loyola and Anthony Wimbush added a career-best 20.

It was the first time three Loyola players had reached 20 in a game in coach Jimmy Patsos' nine seasons.

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Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds
E. Etherly, F389-165-7105423
A. Winbush, F3610-120-083320
J. Brooks, F111-30-22012
R. Olson, G358-152-322323
D. Cormier, G242-62-30646
R. Williams311-50-00733
J. Latham111-31-11013
F. Rassman113-40-00036
J. Jones30-00-00000
Totals 35-6410-1628232286
 54.7%62.5% 
Iona Gaels
D. Laury, F267-90-386414
T. Ridley, F266-93-440315
S. Armand, G383-111-24528
L. Jones, G3711-159-1133235
T. Sledge, G290-22-24722
T. Bowman225-72-261113
C. Dennis81-30-00003
D. Gomez80-10-01200
N. Moikobu60-00-02000
Totals 33-5717-2433241490
 57.9%70.8% 
MAAC
TeamConf. W-LTot. W-L
Niagara13-519-14
Loyola-Md.12-623-12
Rider12-619-15
Canisius11-720-14
Iona11-720-14
Fairfield9-919-16
Manhattan9-914-18
Marist6-1210-21
Siena4-148-24
St. Peters3-159-21