NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Interstat) — Iona led wire-to-wire in an 80-58 victory over Rider in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Friday at Hynes Center.

The Gaels (17-13) built a 40-30 halftime lead behind sharp 3-point shooting and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. Kosy Akametu led Iona with 22 points. Denver Anglin added 14 points.

Zion Cruz scored a game-high 25 points for the Broncs (4-24), who shot just 30.8% from the field. Iona shot 48.1% and made 13 3-pointers.

The announced attendance was 2,159. Iona avenged a Jan. 14 loss to Rider.