The Niagara Purple Eagles (10-17, 5-11 MAAC) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Iona Gaels (12-16, 9-8 MAAC) on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Gallagher Center. The game airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Niagara vs. Iona
- Game day: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Game time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Niagara 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.9 |
175 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.7 |
288 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
27.8 |
347 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.1 |
113 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
213 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.1 |
208 |
Iona 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
40.8 |
345 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.3 |
262 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
33.0 |
120 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.5 |
83 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
13.8 |
345 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
15.3 |
9 |
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Niagara vs. Iona Stat Insights
Points
- The Purple Eagles average only 3.1 fewer points than the Gaels give up (71.1).
- When Niagara scores more than 71.1, it has a record of 3-4.
- Iona is 8-3 when allowing less than 68.0 points.
- The Gaels average 68.8 points, only 2.3 fewer than the Purple Eagles give up.
- When posting more than 71.1 points, Iona is 8-4.
- Niagara is 8-6 when it gives up less than 68.8 points.
- The Purple Eagles have a negative point differential for the year (-84 points, -3.1 per game), as do the Gaels (-67 points, -2.3 per game).
Shooting
- This season the Purple Eagles are shooting 44.9% from the field, only 0.4% lower than the Gaels give up.
- Niagara is 9-7 when shooting better than 45.3% from the field.
- The Gaels make 40.8% of their shots from the field, 4.9% lower than the Purple Eagles' defensive field-goal percentage.
- This season Iona is 5-2 when the team shoots over 45.7% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Purple Eagles pull down 27.8 rebounds per game, 5.2 fewer than the Gaels.
- When Iona has a rebounding advantage, it is 10-7. When posting fewer boards, Niagara is 4-10.
- The Purple Eagles average 6.1 offensive boards, 6.6 fewer than the Gaels.
- The Gaels are 10-11 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Purple Eagles are 4-10 when they lose that battle.
- Niagara is -2.3 on the boards, but Iona outrebounds opponents by 3.5 per game.
Niagara Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 3/2/2025 |
Manhattan |
Home |
| 3/6/2025 |
Saint Peter's |
Away |
| 3/8/2025 |
Rider |
Away |
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 3/2/2025 |
Canisius |
Away |
| 3/8/2025 |
Sacred Heart |
Home |