LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- — Adam Njie scored 23 points as Iona beat Rider 73-67 on Thursday night. Njie also contributed five assists for the Gaels (7-12, 4-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).

“Iona is playing well,” Gallagher said ... it’s one of many important ones on the MAAC slate this weekend. Niagara, Saint Mary’s, and Colgate are the only teams in college basketball ...

BOTTOM LINE: Dejour Reaves and Iona host Amarri Tice and Quinnipiac in MAAC play. The Gaels are 2-4 in home games. Iona allows 72.8 points and has been outscored by 6.0 points per game.