Gist scores 22 to lift Iona over Siena 73-57 in MAAC tourney

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Asante Gist tied his season high with 22 points as Iona got past Siena 73-57 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament semifinals on Sunday night.

Rickey McGill had 18 points and six rebounds for Iona (16-15). E.J. Crawford added 16 points and eight rebounds. Tajuan Agee had 13 rebounds for the visitors.

Evan Fisher had 15 points for the Saints (17-16). Jalen Pickett added 15 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Kevin Degnan had eight rebounds.