Mike Glover led five Iona College players in double figures scoring with 24 points as the Gaels rebounded from a loss with an 88-79 victory over host Richmond Wednesday.
The Gaels (8-2) improved to 4-1 on the current nine-game road trip away from New Rochelle.
Glover added eight rebounds and two steals and shot 11-for-13 from the field, while point guard Scott Machado posted his sixth double-double of the season with 13 points and 15 assists while recording just two turnovers. Machado reached the 15-assist mark for the third time this season.
Sophomore Sean Armand came off the bench for a season-high 17 points and juniors Ra'Shad James and Lamont Jones each added in 14 points. James had six rebounds and Jones dished out five assists in the win.
The Gaels trailed the Spiders 42-39 at the 17:23 mark when Machado canned free throws and junior Taaj Ridley hit a jumper for a 43-42 lead. Iona then went on a 12-0 run capped by a conventional three-point play by Glover at 14:11 and a 51-42 lead.
The Gaels continue their road trip on Saturday when they travel to Burlington, Vt. to take on the University of Vermont.
From reports by Iona Sports Information/Brian Beyrer
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