- Matchup: Iona Gaels vs Hofstra Pride
- Scheduled Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Venue: David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, Hempstead, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Iona Gaels, currently holding a 2-2 record, will face off against the Hofstra Pride, who sit at 1-2, this Friday evening at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex.
In their last game, the Iona Gaels suffered a defeat against Fordham, with a score of 78-72. They managed to achieve a field goal percentage of 40.4% (21 of 52) and hit 10 out of 28 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Gaels were impressive, sinking 20 of their 22 shots for a remarkable 90.9% success rate. On the boards, Iona secured 33 rebounds, including 11 offensive ones, and registered 8 assists while forcing 16 turnovers and making 9 steals. Defensively, they allowed Fordham to shoot 48.1% from the field, as Fordham recorded 14 assists and garnered 10 steals. Fordham managed to grab 30 rebounds (9 offensive, 21 defensive) but did not record any blocks during the game. The team shot 72.0% from the free-throw line, successfully making 18 out of 25 attempts, and converted 10 of 24 three-point attempts. The Gaels accumulated 22 personal fouls, while Fordham had 19.
Keyshawn Mitchell was a standout player for Iona, tallying 16 points on 4 of 9 shooting. He played 29 minutes and grabbed 11 rebounds, achieving a field goal percentage of 44.4% without any assists.
For this season, Iona aims to improve their overall record of 2-2. They average 66.3 points per game, ranking 316th nationally, with a field goal percentage of 43.5%. The Gaels have converted 35.0% of their three-point attempts (35 of 100) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 73.7%. As a unit, they average 35.3 rebounds per game and have produced 48 assists, placing them 152nd in national rankings for assists. Iona averages 16.8 turnovers and commits 18.0 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, Iona forces an average of 10.8 turnovers per game and incurs 13.3 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 33.0% shooting from three-point range and rank 186th in points allowed per game, giving up 71.5. Iona’s opponents are shooting 42.1% from the field (99 of 235), and the Gaels relinquish 33.5 rebounds each game, ranking 328th in D-1 for assists allowed with 57 this season.
The Hofstra Pride, on the other hand, experienced a loss against Arizona State, finishing with a score of 85-63. In that match, Hofstra secured 12 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive rebounds for a total of 17 rebounds. They committed 6 turnovers while making 5 steals. Arizona State committed 13 personal fouls, leading Hofstra to shoot 9 free throws, successfully making 7 for a conversion rate of 77.8%. From three-point range, Hofstra hit 8 of 21 attempts (38.1%). Overall, the Pride shot 24 for 63 from the field, which translates to a shooting percentage of 38.1%. Arizona State was able to convert 28 of 58 attempts from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 48.3%. From beyond the arc, Arizona State managed 50.0%, making 13 out of 26 attempts, and finished 16 of 21 from the free-throw line (76.2%). Hofstra allowed Arizona State to collect 43 rebounds in total (14 offensive).
Deywilk Tavarez played a significant role for the Pride during the matchup, making 3 of 8 shots for a shooting percentage of 37.5% and contributing 4 rebounds. He scored 12 points in 26 minutes of play but did not register any assists.
So far this season, Hofstra holds a record of 1-2. Offensively, they are shooting 44.9% from the field, ranking them 196th in college basketball. The Pride has scored 218 points, averaging 72.7 points per game, while collecting 40.0 rebounds per game. They are averaging 11.3 assists per game (304th in college) and committing 11.7 turnovers per game. Hofstra commits 18.0 personal fouls per game and has a free-throw shooting percentage of 64.3%.
On the defensive side, Hofstra is ranked 99th in points allowed per game with a total of 65.3. They force their opponents into 12.7 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a field goal percentage of 35.4% (36th in D-1). They allow 35.6% shooting from three-point range (31 of 87), and opponents are converting 70.7% of their free-throw attempts. Hofstra relinquishes 12.3 assists and 36.0 rebounds per game, ranking 167th and 225th in Division 1 respectively.
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