NCAAB · Final

Iona Dominates Canisius in Convincing Win

Sunday, January 11, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Hynes Athletics Center

Iona Gaels 74, Canisius Golden Griffins 48, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Canisius Golden Griffins vs Iona Gaels?

Iona Gaels beat Canisius Golden Griffins 74-48 at Hynes Athletics Center on January 11, 2026.

Who was favored in Canisius Golden Griffins vs Iona Gaels?

Iona Gaels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -750 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance, the Iona Gaels defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins 74-48 at the Hynes Athletics Center on January 11, 2026. This victory marked Iona's continued success against Canisius, extending their winning streak in head-to-head matchups to three games, having previously won both encounters in the 2025 season with scores of 82-61 and 82-52.

Iona entered the game with a home record of 12-6 and had recently shown signs of resilience, going 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 69.7 points scored and 73.0 points allowed. Their recent form included a win against the Niagara Purple Eagles just a day prior, where they triumphed 71-53. The Gaels had been inconsistent, but their latest victory suggested a potential turnaround, especially with a current streak of one win.

On the other hand, Canisius came into the matchup with an 8-9 overall record, including a streak of three consecutive wins. Their last ten games reflected a balanced record of 5-5, with an average of 64.8 points scored and 71.1 points allowed. The Golden Griffins had recently defeated the Manhattan Jaspers 70-64, showcasing their ability to compete, but they faced a tough challenge against Iona.

The game was played under favorable conditions at the Hynes Athletics Center, where Iona has been strong, boasting a home record of 3-1 in their last four home games. Canisius, conversely, had struggled on the road with a 2-4 record in away games, which contributed to their difficulties in this matchup.

In terms of player performance, Iona's scoring was led by a balanced attack, while Canisius struggled to find their rhythm offensively. The game saw a series of scoring plays that highlighted Iona's dominance, including a 24-foot three-point jumper by CJ Anthony and several driving layups by Khalil Badru. The defensive efforts of Iona were equally noteworthy, as they limited Canisius to just 48 points, showcasing their ability to control the game.

The betting market had priced Iona as heavy favorites, with DraftKings listing the spread at -11.5 in favor of the Gaels, reflecting their strong home advantage and recent form. The total for the game was set at 141.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair, which ultimately did not materialize for Canisius.

Injuries were not mentioned in the block, suggesting that both teams fielded their best available lineups, which allowed for a fair contest. However, the impact of Iona's home-court advantage and their recent form proved decisive in the outcome of the game.

Overall, this matchup was significant not only for the standings but also for the momentum it provided Iona as they continue their pursuit of a strong season. The Gaels' ability to maintain control throughout the game and effectively execute their game plan against Canisius will be a focal point as they look to build on this victory.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	IONA -11.5	141.5 o -108 / u -112	Canisius Golden Griffins +525 · Iona Gaels -750

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Leaders

PointsDenver Anglin14Iona Gaels
AssistsCJ Anthony6Iona Gaels
ReboundsLamin Sabally13Iona Gaels
PointsMike Evbagharu10Canisius Golden Griffins
AssistsMike Evbagharu1Canisius Golden Griffins
ReboundsMike Evbagharu6Canisius Golden Griffins

Recent form

Iona Gaels

Last 10: 6-4Streak W169.7 scored · 73 allowed per game3-1 at home

W71-53vs Niagara Purple EaglesJan 10
L38-83at Marist Red FoxesJan 4
W75-72vs Siena SaintsJan 3
L59-66at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersDec 30
W83-78at Vermont CatamountsDec 20
L64-91at St. John's Red StormDec 13
W69-63vs Bryant BulldogsDec 11
W81-69at Sacred Heart PioneersDec 7
L68-89vs Quinnipiac BobcatsDec 6
W89-66at Delaware Blue HensDec 2

Canisius Golden Griffins

Last 10: 5-5Streak W364.8 scored · 71.1 allowed per game2-4 away

W70-64at Manhattan JaspersJan 10
W82-78vs Sacred Heart PioneersJan 4
W85-81vs Fairfield StagsJan 2
L59-103at Duquesne DukesDec 23
L45-62at Rhode Island RamsDec 17
W70-43at Maine Black BearsDec 13
L52-74at Siena SaintsDec 7
L57-69at Saint Peter's PeacocksDec 6
L53-71vs Buffalo BullsNov 29
W75-66vs Binghamton BearcatsNov 23

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Merrimack	23-11	-	17-3
Saint Peter's	17-12	3	14-6
Siena	23-12	4	13-7
Marist	19-12	5	12-8
Quinnipiac	19-13	5	12-8
Fairfield	21-13	6	11-9
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	6	11-9
Iona	18-14	7	10-10
Sacred Heart	14-19	8	9-11
Manhattan	12-20	9	8-12
Canisius	10-21	12	5-15
Niagara	8-22	12	5-15
Rider	4-25	14	3-17

Box score

Stat	Canisius Golden Griffins	Iona Gaels
Field goals	18-61	29-54
Field goal %	30	54
Three-pointers	6-18	13-28
Three-point %	33	46
Free throws	6-8	3-6
Free throw %	75	50
Rebounds	30	42
Offensive rebounds	10	8
Defensive rebounds	20	34
Assists	10	21
Steals	9	5
Blocks	1	8
Turnovers	6	13
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	10
Fast-break points	8	11
Points in the paint	20	30
Fouls	8	9
Largest lead	7	29
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	13	72

How the scoring went

1st Half15-20Mike Evbagharu makes 0-foot tip in layup
1st Half18-20Bryan Ndjonga makes 24-foot three point jumper (Marcus Niblack assists)
1st Half18-22Kosy Akametu makes driving layup (CJ Anthony assists)
1st Half18-25Kosy Akametu makes 23-foot three point jumper (CJ Anthony assists)
1st Half20-25Mike Evbagharu makes driving layup
1st Half20-28CJ Anthony makes 25-foot three point jumper (Toby Harris assists)
1st Half22-28Anthony Benard makes layup
1st Half25-28Bryan Ndjonga makes 24-foot three point jumper (Anthony Benard assists)
1st Half25-30Luke Jungers makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot (CJ Anthony assists)
2nd Half26-30Kahlil Singleton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half27-30Kahlil Singleton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half29-30Bryan Ndjonga makes layup (Mike Evbagharu assists)
2nd Half32-30Kahlil Singleton makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half32-32Lamin Sabally makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Denver Anglin assists)
2nd Half32-35Denver Anglin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Lamin Sabally assists)
2nd Half32-37Denver Anglin makes layup (Lamin Sabally assists)
2nd Half32-40Toby Harris makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alliou Fall assists)
2nd Half32-43Chase Cormier makes 23-foot three point jumper (Toby Harris assists)
2nd Half32-45Toby Harris makes layup
2nd Half32-46Toby Harris makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half32-49Denver Anglin makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alliou Fall assists)
2nd Half34-49Marcus Niblack makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half37-49Evan van der Plas makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kahlil Singleton assists)
2nd Half37-51Alliou Fall makes layup (Luke Jungers assists)
2nd Half37-54CJ Anthony makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alliou Fall assists)
2nd Half37-56CJ Anthony makes driving layup
2nd Half37-58Alliou Fall makes driving layup (CJ Anthony assists)
2nd Half37-61Kosy Akametu makes 24-foot three point jumper (Khalil Badru assists)
2nd Half39-61Mike Evbagharu makes driving layup (Myles Wilmoth assists)
2nd Half39-62CJ Anthony makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-65Denver Anglin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Lamin Sabally assists)
2nd Half41-65Mike Evbagharu makes driving layup (Javante Edwards assists)
2nd Half41-67Lamin Sabally makes layup
2nd Half41-70CJ Anthony makes 24-foot three point jumper (Lamin Sabally assists)
2nd Half42-70Myles Wilmoth makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-70Myles Wilmoth makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-72Khalil Badru makes driving layup
2nd Half46-72Zach Christian makes 25-foot three point jumper (King Ijeoma assists)
2nd Half46-74Khalil Badru makes driving layup
2nd Half48-74King Ijeoma makes 16-foot jumper (Nicco DiGiulio assists)