Vanderhorst scores 27 as Iona beats Vermont 56-55 in the season opener

Published Nov. 2, 2026 10:54 p.m. ET

Associated Press

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Kevon Vanderhorst scored 27 points as Iona opened its season Monday with a 56-55 victory over Vermont.

Vanderhorst added six rebounds for the Gaels. Kosy Akametu scored 18 points, shooting 8 for 15 from the field, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc. Oliver Sassella had six points and went 2 for 5 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range.

Gus Yalden finished with 17 points and two blocks for the Catamounts. Vermont also got 12 points and two steals from Momo Nkugwa. Will Davies added 10 points, four assists and three steals.

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Both teams play Thursday. Iona hosts NJIT, and Vermont visits Fairfield.

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