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Manhattan

03-02 03:00

65 - 69

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Iona edged out Manhattan 69-65 in a classic Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) rivalry game in NCAA basketball on March 1, 2026. In a back-and-forth affair typical of this local rivalry, the Gaels made the crucial plays down the stretch to secure a narrow road victory. Manhattan started strong, using its home-court advantage to build an early lead with aggressive interior play. Iona chipped away and took its first lead just before halftime. The second half saw multiple lead changes, with neither team able to build a cushion larger than five points. With under two minutes remaining and the score tied, Iona hit a contested three-pointer and followed it with a defensive stop that proved decisive. Manhattan had a chance to tie in the final seconds, but a turnover sealed their fate. The win strengthened Iona's hold on a top conference spot, while Manhattan's quest for a higher tournament seed took a hit. The Iona coach praised his team's composure in a hostile environment, and the Manhattan coach lamented the late-game execution.