Men’s Basketball to Face MAAC-Favorite Quinnipiac Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall from

MAAC Basketball: Iona Gaels Men's Team Set to Clash with Quinnipiac Bobcats

Upcoming Matchup on Tuesday at 5:30 PM in Alumni Hall

Gaels to Face Off Against MAAC-Favorite Bobcats

The Iona Gaels men's basketball team is gearing up for a highly anticipated matchup against the MAAC-favorite Quinnipiac Bobcats on Tuesday evening at 5:30 PM in Alumni Hall.

The Gaels, currently sitting at 9-8 overall and 5-4 in the MAAC, are coming off a tough 79-68 loss to the Fairfield Stags on Friday night.

Quinnipiac, on the other hand, enters the game with an impressive 15-4 overall record and a 9-1 mark in the MAAC. The Bobcats are led by senior guard Rich Kelly, who is averaging 18.6 points per game.

The Gaels will need to play their best game of the season to pull off an upset against the Bobcats.

Keys to the Game

Limit turnovers: The Gaels have been plagued by turnovers this season, averaging over 15 per game. They will need to take care of the ball against Quinnipiac's aggressive defense.
Win the rebounding battle: The Bobcats are one of the best rebounding teams in the MAAC. The Gaels will need to crash the boards hard to give themselves a chance to win.
Make shots from downtown: The Gaels are one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the MAAC. They will need to make shots from deep to keep pace with Quinnipiac's high-scoring offense.

Prediction

The Bobcats are the clear favorites in this matchup. They are the more experienced and talented team. However, the Gaels have shown that they can compete with anyone on their home court.

If the Gaels can play to their potential and limit their mistakes, they have a chance to pull off an upset.

Prediction: Quinnipiac 75, Iona 68