NCAAB · Final

Iona Gaels Dominate Rider Broncs in Convincing Win

Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Hynes Athletics Center

Iona Gaels 80, Rider Broncs 58, 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 Rider Broncs vs Iona Gaels?

Iona Gaels beat Rider Broncs 80-58 at Hynes Athletics Center on February 27, 2026.

Who was favored in Rider Broncs vs Iona Gaels?

Iona Gaels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -800 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

The Iona Gaels delivered a commanding performance against the Rider Broncs, securing an 80-58 victory at the Hynes Athletics Center. This win is significant for Iona as they look to bolster their record, moving to 18-13 overall, while Rider continues to struggle, falling to 4-25 on the season.

Iona's recent form has been mixed, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games leading up to this matchup. They have averaged 70.3 points per game while allowing 71.2. Their last five games show a slight improvement with an average of 74.2 points scored and 73.6 points allowed per game. In contrast, Rider has had a challenging stretch, winning only 2 of their last 10 games and averaging 67.9 points scored against 78.8 allowed. Their recent win against Niagara broke a streak of eight losses, but their overall performance remains concerning, particularly with an away record of 0-4.

When considering the home and away dynamics, Iona has performed better at home with a 3-2 record in their last five home games, while Rider has struggled significantly on the road, losing all four of their recent away games. The historical context of this matchup also reveals that Iona had lost two of the last three meetings against Rider, including a close contest earlier in the season where they lost 68-72.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, which could have influenced the game dynamics. However, both teams have faced challenges throughout the season that have likely impacted their performances.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Iona favored by 11.5 points, with a total set at 141.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Iona's ability to cover the spread, reflecting their home advantage and recent form. Iona's moneyline was set at -800, while Rider's was at +550, further illustrating the disparity in expectations for this matchup.

Conditions for the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the Hynes Athletics Center likely favored the Gaels, contributing to their strong performance.

As the game unfolded, Iona established control early and maintained their lead throughout. Key moments included Denver Anglin making free throws in the second half, and Khalil Badru's driving layup that extended Iona's lead further. The Gaels' offensive efficiency was evident as they consistently found ways to score, while Rider struggled to keep pace, particularly in the second half.

Overall, this game highlighted the strengths of Iona as they look to build momentum heading into the closing stretch of the season, while Rider will need to regroup and address their ongoing struggles as they prepare for their next challenges.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	IONA -11.5	141.5 o -112 / u -108	Rider Broncs +550 · Iona Gaels -800

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Leaders

PointsKosy Akametu22Iona Gaels
AssistsCJ Anthony6Iona Gaels
ReboundsAlliou Fall8Iona Gaels
PointsZion Cruz25Rider Broncs
AssistsFlash Burton1Rider Broncs
ReboundsCaleb Smith9Rider Broncs

Recent form

Iona Gaels

Last 10: 4-6Streak L170.3 scored · 71.2 allowed per game3-2 at home

L86-88at Merrimack WarriorsFeb 22
W72-64vs Saint Peter's PeacocksFeb 21
L68-70at Niagara Purple EaglesFeb 15
W69-63at Canisius Golden GriffinsFeb 14
L76-83vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersFeb 8
L72-79at Siena SaintsFeb 6
L70-71vs Fairfield StagsJan 31
W66-57vs Manhattan JaspersJan 25
W61-60vs Merrimack WarriorsJan 23
L63-77at Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 19

Rider Broncs

Last 10: 2-8Streak W167.9 scored · 78.8 allowed per game0-4 away

W67-62vs Niagara Purple EaglesFeb 22
L66-72vs Canisius Golden GriffinsFeb 21
L75-86at Sacred Heart PioneersFeb 15
L55-65vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersFeb 14
L47-73vs Merrimack WarriorsFeb 8
L52-81at Marist Red FoxesFeb 6
W81-78vs Saint Peter's PeacocksFeb 1
L90-95at Manhattan JaspersJan 31
L61-71at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 24
L85-105vs Sacred Heart PioneersJan 19

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	Rider Broncs	Iona Gaels
Field goals	20-65	26-54
Field goal %	31	48
Three-pointers	4-23	13-28
Three-point %	17	46
Free throws	14-20	15-21
Free throw %	70	71
Rebounds	37	43
Offensive rebounds	15	9
Defensive rebounds	22	34
Assists	4	15
Steals	15	7
Blocks	0	1
Turnovers	12	17
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	14
Fast-break points	14	5
Points in the paint	24	26
Fouls	16	17
Largest lead	0	25
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-43Flash Burton makes driving layup
2nd Half33-43Flash Burton makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half33-45Kosy Akametu makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half35-45Zion Cruz makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half35-48Kosy Akametu makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alliou Fall assists)
2nd Half35-49Kosy Akametu makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half35-50Kosy Akametu makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-50Flash Burton makes driving layup
2nd Half37-51Toby Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-54Toby Harris makes 26-foot three pointer
2nd Half39-54Zion Cruz makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half41-54Jamir McNeil makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Cole McCabe assists)
2nd Half41-57Toby Harris makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alliou Fall assists)
2nd Half41-60Kosy Akametu makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half42-60Zion Cruz makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-60Zion Cruz makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-60Shemani Fuller makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half45-61Kosy Akametu makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-61Flash Burton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-61Flash Burton makes layup
2nd Half48-63Luke Jungers makes driving layup (Lamin Sabally assists)
2nd Half50-63Zion Cruz makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half50-64CJ Anthony makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-65CJ Anthony makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-67Matt Reed makes 1-foot dunk (Denver Anglin assists)
2nd Half50-68Kosy Akametu makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-69Kosy Akametu makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-70Matt Reed makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-71Matt Reed makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-73CJ Anthony makes driving layup
2nd Half52-73Caleb Smith makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half52-75Kosy Akametu makes driving layup (Denver Anglin assists)
2nd Half52-76Denver Anglin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-77Denver Anglin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-77Daniel Helterhoff makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-77Daniel Helterhoff makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-77Caleb Smith makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half56-79Khalil Badru makes driving layup
2nd Half56-80Khalil Badru makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half58-80Daniel Helterhoff makes layup