The Canisius Golden Griffins (8-8, 3-2 MAAC) will attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the Iona Gaels (11-6, 3-3 MAAC) on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Hynes Athletics Center. The matchup airs at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Iona vs. Canisius
- Game day: Sunday, January 11, 2026
- Game time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Iona 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.5 |
234 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
43.8 |
190 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.9 |
192 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
35.6 |
345 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.1 |
233 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.8 |
176 |
Canisius 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
41.2 |
335 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
43.5 |
170 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
30.5 |
282 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.7 |
159 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.4 |
256 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
9.6 |
337 |
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Iona vs. Canisius Stat Insights
Points
- The Gaels average just 4.8 more points than the Golden Griffins allow (71.0).
- Iona is 9-2 when putting more than 71.0 points on the board.
- Canisius has a 6-4 record when conceding fewer than 75.8 points.
- The Golden Griffins post 12.5 fewer points per game (63.6) than the Gaels concede (76.1).
- Canisius is 3-0 when putting up more than 76.1 points.
- Iona has a 2-0 record when allowing less than 63.6 points.
- The Gaels have a -5-point scoring differential on the season (-0.3 per game). The Golden Griffins also have been outscored, by 118 points (7.4 per game).
Shooting
- The Gaels shoot 44.5% from the field, only 1% higher than the Golden Griffins allow defensively.
- Iona has a 9-0 straight-up record when shooting higher than 43.5% from the field.
- The Golden Griffins' 41.2% shooting percentage is 2.6% lower than the Gaels have conceded.
- Canisius is 6-2 when shooting better than 43.8% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Gaels and Golden Griffins rebound at nearly the same rate, with the Gaels averaging 2.4 more per game.
- Iona is 6-1 overall when tops in terms of rebounding. Canisius is 2-4 when coming up short on the glass.
- The Gaels average 7.5 offensive boards, 1.0 fewer than the Golden Griffins.
- The Golden Griffins are 4-4 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Gaels are 9-4 when they lose that battle.
- Iona is -2.7 in terms of rebounds per game, and Canisius is -0.2.
Iona Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/14/2026 |
Rider |
Away |
| 1/19/2026 |
Saint Peter's |
Away |
| 1/22/2026 |
Merrimack |
Home |
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/14/2026 |
Niagara |
Home |
| 1/17/2026 |
Mount St. Mary's |
Home |
| 1/22/2026 |
Sacred Heart |
Away |