Quinnipiac Battles Iona in MAAC Tournament Semifinals Friday Night

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — The No. 1 seed Quinnipiac Bobcats will face off against the No. 4 seed Iona Gaels in the semifinals of the MAAC Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2025. The matchup is set to tip off at 6 p.m. ET at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.

Quinnipiac (20-12, 15-5 MAAC) earned its spot in the semifinals with a strong 78-64 victory over Rider, building an impressive 43-27 lead by halftime. The Bobcats shot 45.8% from the field and finished at the free-throw line with a successful 76%. Leading the team was Amarri Monroe, who scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

Meanwhile, Iona (16-16, 12-8 MAAC) enters the matchup riding high after a convincing 77-65 win against Manhattan. The Gaels managed to extend a narrow halftime lead of 33-31 into a strong second half, shooting 46.7% overall, with 40% from three-point range. Dejour Reaves was outstanding for Iona, scoring 28 points and pulling down six rebounds.

Quinnipiac has been on a hot streak, having won six of their last eight games and demonstrating resilience following a loss to Fairfield earlier in the tournament. The Bobcats not only lead the MAAC standings but also average 73.9 points per game while allowing 71.2 points to their opponents. On the other side, Iona, which has a season average of 69.7 points scored per game, has shown impressive form with a four-game winning streak that includes previous victories over Sacred Heart and Canisius.

The key players to watch include Quinnipiac’s Monroe, averaging 17.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, and Iona’s Reaves, leading his team with 16.7 points and contributing both in rebounds and assists. Quinnipiac’s overall team shooting percentage stands at 42.7%, while Iona records 41.9% from the field.

As anticipation builds for this critical matchup in the MAAC tournament, both teams will be eager to secure a place in the championship game. Fans can catch all the action via various streaming platforms or broadcasts tailored for the NCAA men’s basketball tournaments.