JERSEY CITY, N.J. (Interstat) — Saint Peter’s used a dominant second half to defeat Iona 77-63 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball on Monday afternoon at Yanitelli Center.

The Peacocks, who trailed 33-30 at halftime, outscored the Gaels 47-30 after the break. Lucas Scroggins led Saint Peter’s with 12 points and seven rebounds. Denver Anglin scored 15 points for Iona, while Lamin Sabally added nine points and 10 rebounds.

Saint Peter’s improved to 11-6 overall. Iona fell to 12-8. An announced crowd of 564 attended.