Iona Downs Canisius 69-63 Behind Sabally's 17 Points

Iona Gaels defeat the Canisius Golden Griffins in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Lamin Sabally scored 17 points and added 9 rebounds and 3 steals as the Iona Gaels defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins 69-63 on Friday night in Buffalo, New York. Kosy Akametu contributed 16 points for Iona, while Luke Jungers had 12 points. Bryan Ndjonga led Canisius with 17 points in the loss, their 10th in a row.

Why it matters

This Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup between Iona and Canisius highlights the ongoing competition between these two programs as they vie for positioning in the conference standings. Iona's victory over the struggling Canisius squad keeps them in the hunt for a higher seed in the upcoming MAAC tournament.

The details

Lamin Sabally had a strong all-around game for Iona, scoring 17 points while also grabbing 9 rebounds and recording 3 steals. Kosy Akametu shot an efficient 4-of-7 from the field and a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line to contribute 16 points. Luke Jungers added 12 points on 2-of-3 shooting and a 6-of-6 performance at the charity stripe. For Canisius, Bryan Ndjonga led the way with 17 points, while Kahlil Singleton scored 14 and Myles Wilmoth had 11.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Lamin Sabally

A player for the Iona Gaels who scored 17 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and recorded 3 steals in the game.

Kosy Akametu

A player for the Iona Gaels who scored 16 points on 4-of-7 shooting and a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line.

Luke Jungers

A player for the Iona Gaels who scored 12 points on 2-of-3 shooting and 6-of-6 from the free throw line.

Bryan Ndjonga

A player for the Canisius Golden Griffins who led his team with 17 points in the loss.

Kahlil Singleton

A player for the Canisius Golden Griffins who scored 14 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“This was a tough loss for us, but we'll keep working to turn things around. Iona is a tough opponent and they made the plays they needed to win.”

— Bryan Ndjonga, Canisius Player

What’s next

Iona will look to build on this victory as they continue their push for a higher seed in the upcoming MAAC tournament. Canisius, on the other hand, will try to end their 10-game losing streak in their next conference matchup.

The takeaway

This game showcased the competitive nature of the MAAC, with Iona's balanced scoring attack proving too much for the struggling Canisius squad. The Gaels' victory keeps them in the hunt for a top spot in the conference standings, while Canisius will need to regroup and find a way to end their lengthy losing skid.