Iona defeats Vermont 78-83

Iona Edges Vermont in Thrilling Comeback Victory

In a dramatic turn of events, Iona (AWAY) outlasted host Vermont 83-78 in a non-conference matchup at Patrick Gymnasium on Saturday night. The Golden Grenadiers overcame a four-point deficit at halftime to capture the win, marking their first victory in this series.

Vermont controlled the early going, with the Catamounts holding a slim 40-36 lead heading into the locker room. However, Iona's high-powered offense found its rhythm in the second half, outscoring Vermont by seven points to take control of the contest.

The largest lead of the game belonged to Vermont, which held an advantage of 10 points in the first half. Conversely, Iona's largest lead came midway through the second half when they outscored Vermont by 10 points.

Iona's high-scoring performance was led by its free throw shooting, where they converted at a clip of 71.0% (17/24). In contrast, Vermont struggled from the line, going just 64.0% (9/14).

The key difference-maker in the game was Iona's ability to contain Vermont's three-point shooting attack. The Catamounts made just 29.0% of their attempts from beyond the arc, while Iona limited them to 35.0%. Conversely, Iona connected on 6-of-17 three-pointers.

Iona's comeback victory marked its first win in this series and demonstrates the team's resilience in the face of adversity. The Golden Grenadiers now sit at [insert ranking or context] with this non-conference win under their belt.

GAME LEADERS

* Vermont:

+ Tyler Harris (14 points, 4 rebounds)

+ Brayden Carroll (13 points, 5 assists)

* Iona:

+ Isaiah Grant (22 points, 6 rebounds)

The matchup between these two teams will be remembered for its dramatic finish and Iona's poise in the face of adversity.