Jones scores 23 as Quinnipiac knocks off Iona 81-58

HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Dezi Jones scored 23 points as Quinnipiac beat Iona 81-58 on Sunday.

Jones also contributed nine rebounds and six assists for the Bobcats (12-5, 3-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Paul Otieno added 16 points while finishing 7 of 12 from the floor, and grabbed 13 rebounds. Luis Kortright recorded 11 points and shot 3 for 8 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line.

Daniss Jenkins led the Gaels (11-5, 4-1) in scoring, finishing with 17 points. Anton Brookshire added 14 points for Iona. In addition, Cruz Davis had 13 points and two steals.

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Both teams play on Friday. Quinnipiac hosts Saint Peter's while Iona hosts Fairfield.

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