Reaves leads Iona against Canisius after 23-point game

Iona Gaels (13-16, 10-8 MAAC) at Canisius Golden Griffins (3-25, 3-14 MAAC)

Buffalo, New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Iona visits Canisius after Dejour Reaves scored 23 points in Iona’s 65-63 victory against the Niagara Purple Eagles.

The Golden Griffins have gone 1-11 at home. Canisius has a 0-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Gaels are 10-8 in MAAC play. Iona is fifth in the MAAC with 14.2 assists per game led by Adam Njie averaging 4.0.

Canisius’ average of 8.3 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.7 more made shots on average than the 7.6 per game Iona gives up. Iona averages 6.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 fewer made shots on average than the 8.5 per game Canisius gives up.

TOP PERFORMERS: Anthony Benard is averaging 5.1 points, 3.8 assists and 1.9 steals for the Golden Griffins. Tana Kopa is averaging 13.3 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 44.8% over the last 10 games.

Yaphet Moundi is averaging 8.6 points and seven rebounds for the Gaels. Luke Jungers is averaging 2.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Griffins: 1-9, averaging 68.8 points, 21.1 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 8.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.3 points per game.

Gaels: 6-4, averaging 70.4 points, 32.9 rebounds, 16.8 assists, 9.3 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 43.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.9 points.