NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) -- Sean Armand matched his career high
with 32 points as Iona pulled away from Canisius 97-87 Sunday
for its fifth straight win.



Armand, who came in ranked No. 5 in the nation with 59 made
3-pointers, was 9 of 15 from long range to surpass 200 career
treys. The Gaels (11-6, 5-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
made 16 of 33 3-ponters.



Iona's Tre Bowman added a career-high 24 points.



The Gaels, who trailed by seven in the first half, opened the
second with an 8-0 run to lead 55-49.



The Golden Griffins (10-7, 3-3) pulled ahead 58-57, but A.J.
English and Armand hit back-to-back 3-pointers. After Reggie
Groves' 3-pointer got Canisius within two, David Laury scored
five straight points to spark an 8-0 Iona run.



Harold Washington scored a season-high 26 and Billy Baron had 20
points and 11 assists for the Golden Griffins, who have lost
four of five.