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Iona Gaels Edge Vermont Catamounts 56–55 in Season Opener

Iona Gaels defeated Vermont Catamounts 56–55 Monday in their men’s college basketball season opener.

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Iona Gaels defeated Vermont Catamounts 56–55 Monday in their men’s college basketball season opener.

Iona guard Kevon Vanderhorst scored 27 points and grabbed six rebounds. Forward Kosy Akametu added 18 points, making 8 of 15 field-goal attempts and 2 of 4 three-pointers. Guard Oliver Sassella scored six points, hitting 2 of 5 shots and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.

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Vermont forward Gus Yalden led the Catamounts with 17 points and two blocked shots. Guard Momo Nkugwa scored 12 points and recorded two steals. Guard Will Davies contributed 10 points, four assists and three steals.

Both teams return to action Thursday. Iona hosts NJIT at home. Vermont plays at Fairfield.

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