Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Iona Gaels vs Niagara Purple Eagles

Preview · updated September 26, 2026 · 2025–26 season

Iona Gaels

Gaels

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— home · — away

9th in Metro

Head coach Alyssa Kaufman

Niagara Purple Eagles

Purple Eagles

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— home · — away

1st in Metro

Head coach —

Storylines

Momentum — IONA took the last meeting by 1 and can build on it.
Series edge — NIA owns the recent series 2-1.

Stakes9th in Metro

Players to watch

IONA

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NIA

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)NIA leads series 2-1 (since 2023-24)

Last meetingOct 10, 2025: IONA 3 — NIA 2 (W: IONA)

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