Strong Second Half Leads Bobcats Past Iona in MAAC Opener

Friday, December 5

New Rochelle, NY

7:00 PM

Quinnipiac University

6-3,1-0MAAC

Iona

6-3,0-1MAAC

Quinnipiac

Iona

Strong Second Half Leads Bobcats Past Iona in MAAC Opener

12/5/2025 9:49:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

Zimmerman Leads Scoring Charge w/ 19 Points

By: QU Athletic Communications

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – Quinnipiac men's basketball began MAAC play with a statement victory on Friday night, as the Bobcats battled to a 89-68 win over Iona at Hynes Athletics Center.

Quinnipiac outscored Iona 53-34 during the second half of action.

Jaden Zimmerman led the Bobcats with 19 points. The sophomore guard also grabbed six rebounds in the win.

Grant Randall registered his first double-double of the year in the victory, posting 13 points to go along with 10 rebounds.

Six different Bobcats registered double-digit point totals: Jaden Zimmerman (19), Grant Randall (13), Asim Jones (13), Amarri Monroe (11), Nate Guerengomba (11) and Keith McKnight (10).

FINAL SCORE
Quinnipiac 89, Iona 68

LOCATION
Hynes Athletics Center | New Rochelle, NY

RECORDS
Quinnipiac (6-3, 1-0 MAAC) | Iona (6-3, 0-1 MAAC)

QUINNIPIAC STAT LEADERS
Points: Jaden Zimmerman (19)
Assists: Asim Jones (6)
Rebounds: Grant Randall (10)
Steals: Jaden Zimmerman (3)
Blocks: 3 tied (1)

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GAME REWIND
The Bobcats and Gaels battled through the first 20 minutes of the contest. Quinnipiac took a 36-34 lead into the locker room after knocking down six first-half 3-pointers. QU's largest lead of the first half was nine points, and the Bobcats went on a 10-0 scoring run from 4:33 – 3:13 in the opening half.

Quinnipiac then went on a 16-6 run over the first four minutes of the second half to distance itself (2-point lead to 12-point lead). The Bobcats went 22-of-37 from the floor in the final 20 minutes of action, and Quinnipiac's defense held the Gaels to just 13-of-31 shooting during that same span. QU outscored Iona in the paint 32-14 in the second half alone.

NUMBERS & NOTES

The Bobcats assisted on 23 of 35 baskets in total. QU outrebounded Iona 48-35.
Quinnipiac outscored the Gaels 53-34 during the final 20 minutes of action. The Bobcats shot 22-of-37 (59.5%) during the second half.
48 rebounds and 23 assists are both season-best marks for the Bobcats against Division I opponents.
Jaden Zimmerman led the Bobcats in scoring for the third-straight contest. He tallied 19 points on 7-of-16 shooting. The sophomore guard is up to 16.8 points per game through 9 contests in 2025-26.
Grant Randall earned his first-career double-double in the win, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds via 5-of-10 shooting. Randall has scored 10+ points five different times so far this year.
Asim Jones chipped in with 13 points and six assists, while Amarri Monroe stuffed the stat sheet with 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Nate Guerengomba (11 points) and Keith McKnight (10 points) also contributed to Quinnipiac's balanced scoring attack.
The Bobcats have taken five of the last six meetings against Iona, including each of the last three meetings between the two teams in New Rochelle.

NEXT UP
Quinnipiac returns to Hamden on Sunday, Dec. 7, as the Bobcats continue the MAAC schedule at 2:00 PM vs. Rider.

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