It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Iona Gaels (12-9) visit Canisius to play the Golden Griffins (10-13). The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Friday, Feb. 5 and will air on ES3.
The Golden Griffins lost to Rider 79-68 the last time they played. Kassius Robertson was the game’s high scorer, finishing with 24 points. The Gaels are coming off a 75-67 win over Saint Peter’s in their last outing. A.J. English led the game in scoring with 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
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Ranked 80th, the Canisius Golden Griffins have an offensive rating of 110.4. The Iona Gaels rank 203rd with a defensive rating of just 104.3.
The Iona Gaels average 72.3 possessions per game and 1.092 points per possession. The Canisius Golden Griffins earn fewer possessions with 71.6, but they score more points with 1.104.
Canisius has an average effective field goal percentage of 49.5%. Iona is a losing 3-7 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
Canisius attempts an average of 26.0 three pointers per game and Iona attempts 26.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Canisius Golden Griffins have a 9-13 record while the Iona Gaels have a 12-9 record.
Canisius ranks 57th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.26, while Iona ranks 73rd with an A/TO of 1.23.
Iona makes 7.3 steals per game. When Canisius allows 7 or more steals, the team has an even 5-5 record.
