Smith scores 18, McFadden 16 as Iona ends two-game losing streak with 80-64 win over LIU

By AP
Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Smith, McFadden pace Iona over LIU 80-64

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Kyle Smith scored 18 points and Mike McFadden 16 as Iona ended a two-game losing streak with an 80-64 win over Long Island University on Wednesday night.

The Gaels (5-4) used an 8-0 run early in the second half to build a 54-39 cushion.

The Blackbirds (4-4), who never led, got within 62-53 with 7:14 remaining before Iona began a 13-3 run that included a pair of 3-pointers by Trinity Fields and five consecutive points by Scott Machado.

Iona forced 21 turnovers and hit 11 3-pointers to overcome a 45-33 LIU advantage on the glass.

David Hicks scored 18 points and Kenny Onyechi 17 to lead LIU, and Onyechi blocked four shots.

The Blackbirds had a two-game winning streak ended.

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