Lamin Sabally, Kosy Akametu post double-doubles to power Iona to 71-53 victory over Niagara
Published Jan. 9, 2026 9:45 p.m. ET
Associated Press
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Lamin Sabally and Kosy Akametu posted double-doubles to power Iona to a 71-53 victory over Niagara on Friday night.
Sabally finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Akametu totaled 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Gaels (11-6, 3-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Luke Jungers shot 4 for 5, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
The Purple Eagles (4-11, 1-4) were led by Justin Page with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists. Reggie Prudhomme had 11 points and four assists.
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