Smyth scores 21, Iona takes advantage of Providence’s cold shooting in an 82-73 win

Iona beats cold-shooting Providence 82-73

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Kyle Smyth scored a season-high 21 points and Iona took advantage of Providence’s 31-percent shooting in an 82-73 win on Saturday night.

Rashard Dwight and Scott Machado each had 14 points for the Gaels (6-4).

Marshon Brooks had 18 points to lead the Friars (7-4). Jamine Peterson posted his sixth double-double with 13 points and a game-high 14 rebounds, but he was 4-for-15 from the field.

The shots dropped consistently for Iona all night, as the Gaels shot 48 percent from the field. They also went 5-for-12 from 3-point range.

Providence attempted 31 shots from beyond the arc, but just 16 percent of them fell.

Iona held a single-digit advantage for most of the game, but pulled away late, spurred by Smyth’s 14 points in the second half.

Jonathan Huffman added 11 points and seven rebounds for the Gaels.