Sacred Heart beats Iona 91-80 in MAAC Tournament

Nyle Ralph-Beyer scores 26 points in the win

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

Sacred Heart defeated Iona 91-80 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday. Nyle Ralph-Beyer led the way for Sacred Heart with 26 points in the victory.

Why it matters

The MAAC Tournament is a key event for college basketball teams looking to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. This win helps boost Sacred Heart's chances of advancing to the big dance.

The details

Sacred Heart was led by Nyle Ralph-Beyer's 26 points in the 91-80 win over Iona in the MAAC Tournament. The game took place on Thursday in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Nyle Ralph-Beyer

A player for the Sacred Heart basketball team who scored 26 points in the win over Iona.

Sacred Heart

The college basketball team that defeated Iona 91-80 in the MAAC Tournament.

Iona

The college basketball team that lost to Sacred Heart 91-80 in the MAAC Tournament.

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What’s next

The winner of the MAAC Tournament will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Sacred Heart's victory over Iona in the MAAC Tournament keeps their hopes alive of earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament, a major milestone for the program.