Fairfield Defeats Iona 68-63 in 2024 MAAC Quarterfinal; Quigley’s Double-Double Shines
Iona University men's basketball team, seeded 7th, lost 68-63 to 2nd-seeded Fairfield in the MAAC Championship quarterfinals in Atlantic City. Freshman Jeremiah Quigley shined with a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds, while graduate students Joel Brown and Idan Tretout also had strong performances in their final collegiate game.
The Big PictureThe game was a closely contested battle with multiple lead changes and tie scores, showcasing a competitive matchup between the two teams.
By the Numbers- Iona University scored 63 points in the game.
- Jeremiah Quigley recorded his first double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
- Fairfield shot 43.1% from the field compared to Iona's 43.9%.
- Iona made 32% of their three-point attempts with 8 successful shots.
- Fairfield outrebounded Iona with a 38-32 advantage.
- The game featured a back-and-forth battle with several lead changes and tie scores.
- Iona responded well in the second half but couldn't maintain the lead in the closing minutes against Fairfield.
Iona University's men's basketball team put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short against Fairfield, ending their run in the MAAC Championship quarterfinals.
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