NCAAB · Final

Iona Gaels Secure Win Over Hofstra Pride in Season Opener

Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Hynes Athletics Center

Iona Gaels 81, Hofstra Pride 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Hofstra Pride vs Iona Gaels?

Iona Gaels beat Hofstra Pride 81-73 at Hynes Athletics Center on November 7, 2025.

The Iona Gaels opened their season with a solid victory against the Hofstra Pride, finishing the game with a score of 81-73 at the Hynes Athletics Center. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked the first game of the season for both teams, setting the stage for their respective campaigns in the NCAAB league.

The Gaels entered the game with a home record of 1-0 and a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, despite a current streak of one loss. They averaged 72.4 points scored per game while allowing 69.4 points. Their last five games showed a slight improvement with an average of 75.8 points scored and 68.2 points allowed. In contrast, the Hofstra Pride struggled at the start of their season, holding an away record of 0-2 and a recent form of 3-7 over their last ten games, with a two-game losing streak. The Pride averaged 66.5 points scored and 65.1 points allowed, indicating a tighter defensive approach but less offensive output.

Historically, the Gaels had faced the Pride once before in the current season, suffering a defeat with a score of 76-90. This game was crucial for Iona to establish dominance over Hofstra and improve their head-to-head record, which now stands at 1-1.

In terms of player availability, the block did not provide specific details regarding injuries affecting either team, but such factors can often play a significant role in the outcome of games. The absence or presence of key players can shift the dynamics on the court, influencing both scoring and defensive strategies.

The market had priced the Gaels as favorites, reflecting a home win probability of 1.0, suggesting strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory. This was supported by their recent home performance, where they had a balanced home record of 3-3 in their last ten games.

As the game unfolded, Iona's scoring was bolstered by key free throws in the second half, particularly from CJ Anthony, who contributed significantly to the final score. The Gaels maintained a lead throughout much of the game, and their ability to convert free throws in critical moments helped them secure the win. The scoring plays included multiple free throws from both Anthony and Victory Onuetu, showcasing their proficiency under pressure.

The conditions at the Hynes Athletics Center played a role in the game, as home court advantage often contributes to a team's performance. The Gaels utilized their familiarity with the venue to their advantage, creating a challenging environment for the visiting Pride.

Overall, the matchup between Iona and Hofstra was a compelling start to the season for both teams. The Gaels will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games, while Hofstra will need to regroup and address their early-season struggles as they aim for a turnaround in their performance.

Leaders

PointsCJ Anthony24Iona Gaels
AssistsDenver Anglin6Iona Gaels
ReboundsLamin Sabally8Iona Gaels
PointsPreston Edmead18Hofstra Pride
AssistsPreston Edmead6Hofstra Pride
ReboundsVictory Onuetu9Hofstra Pride

Recent form

Iona Gaels

Last 10: 6-4Streak L172.4 scored · 69.4 allowed per game3-3 at home

L49-63vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersMar 15
W81-73at Quinnipiac BobcatsMar 14
W77-65vs Manhattan JaspersMar 13
W90-88vs Sacred Heart PioneersMar 8
W82-52at Canisius Golden GriffinsMar 2
W65-63at Niagara Purple EaglesFeb 28
L70-77vs Merrimack WarriorsFeb 23
W65-60vs Manhattan JaspersFeb 22
L74-79at Quinnipiac BobcatsFeb 16
L71-74vs Rider BroncsFeb 15

Hofstra Pride

Last 10: 3-7Streak L266.5 scored · 65.1 allowed per game1-5 away

L78-82at UCF KnightsNov 4
L60-65at Monmouth HawksMar 9
W77-55vs North Carolina A&T AggiesMar 7
W70-49vs North Carolina A&T AggiesMar 1
L56-59at Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 28
W78-65at Delaware Blue HensFeb 22
L62-68vs Monmouth HawksFeb 21
L49-67at Hampton PiratesFeb 15
L60-61at William & Mary TribeFeb 14
L75-80vs Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16
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	Hofstra Pride	Iona Gaels
Field goals	28-63	27-60
Field goal %	44	45
Three-pointers	7-25	9-26
Three-point %	28	35
Free throws	10-18	18-27
Free throw %	56	67
Rebounds	39	35
Offensive rebounds	14	11
Defensive rebounds	25	24
Assists	12	16
Steals	7	8
Blocks	4	0
Turnovers	15	15
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	22
Fast-break points	9	20
Points in the paint	40	32
Fouls	24	17
Largest lead	0	23

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-55CJ Anthony made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half41-57Khalil Badru made Jumper.
2nd Half42-57Biggie Patterson made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-57Biggie Patterson made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-57Biggie Patterson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Preston Edmead.
2nd Half46-58Toby Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-59Toby Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-60Toby Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-61Matt Reed made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-63Matt Reed made Layup. Assisted by Lamin Sabally.
2nd Half48-63Biggie Patterson made Jumper.
2nd Half48-64CJ Anthony made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-64Biggie Patterson made Layup.
2nd Half50-66Lamin Sabally made Layup. Assisted by CJ Anthony.
2nd Half53-66Preston Edmead made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half53-67CJ Anthony made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-68CJ Anthony made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-68Victory Onuetu made Dunk. Assisted by Preston Edmead.
2nd Half57-68Cruz Davis made Layup.
2nd Half57-69CJ Anthony made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-71Khalil Badru made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half59-71Victory Onuetu made Layup.
2nd Half59-72Lamin Sabally made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-73Khalil Badru made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-75Lamin Sabally made Layup. Assisted by CJ Anthony.
2nd Half61-75Victory Onuetu made Jumper.
2nd Half63-75Cruz Davis made Layup.
2nd Half65-75Biggie Patterson made Dunk.
2nd Half65-76CJ Anthony made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-77CJ Anthony made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-77Victory Onuetu made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-77Victory Onuetu made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-77Victory Onuetu made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-78CJ Anthony made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-79CJ Anthony made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-79Cruz Davis made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half72-79Victory Onuetu made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-79Victory Onuetu made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-80CJ Anthony made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-81CJ Anthony made Free Throw.