NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) Kevon Vanderhorst scored 27 points as Iona Gaels opened its season Monday with a 56-55 victory over Vermont Catamounts.
Vanderhorst added six rebounds for the Gaels. Kosy Akametu scored 18 points, shooting 8 for 15 from the field, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc. Oliver Sassella had six points and went 2 for 5 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range.
Gus Yalden finished with 17 points and two blocks for the Catamounts. Vermont also got 12 points and two steals from Momo Nkugwa. Will Davies added 10 points, four assists and three steals.
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Both teams play Thursday. Iona hosts NJIT, and Vermont visits Fairfield.
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