The Iona Gaels will play the High Point Panthers in the Gulf Coast Showcase on Monday morning at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. Iona has split their first two games of the season, while High Point has lost two games in a row. 

Iona Preview

The Iona Gaels are 1-1 this season after they defeated Sacred Heart by a score of 88-81 in their last game. Iona trailed 40-39 at halftime, but they scored 49 points in the second half for the win. The Gaels shot 48.4% from the field and made 14 three pointers in the win. Iona lost to Charleston by a score of 71-69 in their first game of the season. Iona is scoring 78.5 points per game with 38 rebounds per game and 11 assists per game, while allowing 76 points against per game this year. Idan Tretout is averaging 25.5 points per game, 2.5 rebounds per game, and 1.0 assist per game. Iona is shooting 44.8% on field goals, 56.3% on free throws, and 39.6% on three pointers this season. 

High Point Preview

The High Point Panthers are 1-2 this year after they lost to Queens by a score of 74-72 in their last game. High Point led 38-35 at halftime, but they allowed 39 points in the second half for the loss. The Panthers shot 44.6% from the field and recorded 50 rebounds in the game. High Point lost to Wofford by a score of 99-98 in the game prior to Queens. High Point is scoring 91.7 points per game with 51 rebounds per game and 14.3 assists per game, while giving up 74.7 points against per game this season. Duke Miles is averaging 18.3 points per game, 3.7 assists per game, and 1.7 rebounds per game for High Point this season. The Panthers are shooting 46.9% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 38.1% on three pointers this year.