NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Glover scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as Iona defeated Long Island University 100-84 Monday night for its fourth consecutive victory.
Scott Machado, the NCAA assists leader (12.8 coming in), passed out 10 more for the Gaels (4-1), and he had plenty of help distributing the ball. Iona finished with 28 assists to 14 for the Blackbirds (2-4).
Glover scored 14 of his points in each half, and the Gaels took a 54-38 halftime lead after shooting 59 percent (23 of 39) in the opening 20 minutes.
Iona, which is averaging 95.4 points per game, led by 32 points, 87-55, with 11:56 left in the game.