NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Interstat) — Iona held off a second-half push from Siena for a 75-72 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball victory Friday night at Hynes Center.

The Gaels led 41-36 at halftime but were outscored 36-34 after intermission by the Saints, who never relinquished their early lead. The game was decided by a single possession in the final minutes. Attendance was 1,545.

Iona improved to 10-5 overall. Siena fell to 9-5. The Gaels were a pregame favorite and the combined score stayed under the projected total.