- Matchup: Rider Broncs vs Iona Gaels
- Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Venue: Hynes Athletics Center, New Rochelle, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Rider Broncs, with a record of 4-23, will visit Hynes Athletics Center this Friday to challenge the Iona Gaels (16-13).
In their latest outing, the Rider Broncs faced off against Niagara and clinched a win with a score of 67-62. Rider concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 43.6%, hitting 24 out of 55 attempts, and made 4 of their 12 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Broncs excelled, converting 15 of 18 shots for an impressive 83.3%. On the boards, they recorded a total of 32 rebounds, including 12 offensive grabs. Additionally, Rider registered 12 assists, created 16 turnovers, and secured 10 steals. Defensively, they allowed Niagara to shoot 52.1% from the floor on 25 of 48 attempts, with Niagara recording 17 assists and 6 steals. Niagara had 20 rebounds (2 offensive and 18 defensive) but did not block any shots. The free-throw conversion for Niagara was 54.5%, netting 6 of 11 attempts, and they made 6 out of 16 from beyond the arc. The Broncs finished with 15 fouls while Niagara committed 18.
Flash Burton was a standout player in the matchup, scoring 20 points on 6 of 13 shooting. He played for 35 minutes, collected 7 rebounds, registered an efficient field goal percentage of 46.2%, and distributed 6 assists.
This season, Rider enters this game with a 4-23 record. They average 63.7 points per game, ranking 359th in Division 1, while shooting 39.9% from the field. The Broncs connect on 28.1% of their three-point attempts (119 of 424) and shoot 69.4% from the free-throw line. As a team, they collect 35.0 rebounds per game and have tallied 283 assists this season, placing them at 359th nationally in passing. They average 11.3 turnovers and commit 16.3 fouls per game.
On defense, the Broncs force an average of 10.0 turnovers per game while committing 15.9 fouls. They rank 243rd nationwide in assists allowed, giving up a total of 395 for the season. The Broncs concede a shooting percentage of 46.7% (732 out of 1,569) and allow 36.5 rebounds per game. They give up 36.8% on three-point attempts and rank 239th in points allowed per game (75.9).
In their most recent game, the Iona Gaels faced a defeat, losing 88-86 to Merrimack. Defensively, Iona allowed Merrimack to secure 29 rebounds (5 offensive). They managed to shoot 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 33 attempts, and finished 25 of 28 from the free-throw line (89.3%). The Gaels allowed Merrimack to shoot 41.3%, converting 26 of 63 shots, while Iona achieved a shooting percentage of 44.1%, making 30 of 68 attempts. Iona hit 14 of 34 three-point shots (41.2%) and converted 12 free throws for a 75.0% rate. Merrimack was whistled for 15 fouls, granting the Gaels a total of 16 free-throw attempts. The Gaels recorded 30 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 40.
CJ Anthony played a crucial role for the Gaels, scoring 25 points in 44 minutes and dishing out 5 assists. He shot 9 of 15, resulting in a field goal percentage of 60.0%, and grabbed 5 rebounds.
The Iona Gaels hold a record of 16-13 for the current season. They commit 16.1 fouls per game and shoot 71.3% from the free-throw line. They average 13.9 assists per game, ranking 185th in college basketball, and average 11.6 turnovers. This season, Iona has accumulated 2,134 points, averaging 73.6 points per game, and grabs 34.9 rebounds per game. Their overall field goal percentage stands at 43.7%, ranking 274th nationally.
Defensively, Iona ranks 167th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (73.3). They force an average of 11.7 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 43.2% from the floor (122nd in Division 1). The Iona defense surrenders 30.9% on three-point attempts (221 of 715) and opponents convert 72.6% of their free-throw attempts. They allow 15.0 assists and 37.7 rebounds per game, ranking 294th and 335th, respectively, in Division 1.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Iona
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