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Kate Mager is set to participate in the 2023 State Farm College Slam Dunk and 3-point championships.  

Women’s basketball win second ever MAAC title

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor March 31, 2023

The Iona women’s basketball team won their second ever Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title after beating Manhattan College 73-60 in Atlantic City, New Jersey at Boardwalk Hall on March 11.     The...

The Saint John’s job is Pitino’s 11th full-time head coaching job in his career.  

Rick Pitino accepts Saint John’s head coaching job

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor March 31, 2023

Rick Pitino’s time at the helm of the Iona men’s basketball team has come to an end after he resigned as the Gaels’ head coach. He has accepted a reported six-year, around $20 million contract at...

Four Gaels from the championship team are in the transfer portal after Rick Pitino accepted the Saint John’s job.  

Men’s basketball wins sixth MAAC championship in last eight

Jordan Score, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

The Iona men’s basketball team won the 2023 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship on March 11, taking down Marist College 76-55 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.   The Gaels came into the...

The Gaels are seeking their second ever MAAC championship.  

Women’s basketball prepares for the MAAC Tournament

Ethan Megar, Staff Writer March 12, 2023

The Iona University women’s basketball team concluded their regular season on March 4, defeating Saint Peter’s University 64-56 in Jersey City, NJ.   The Gaels kept the Peacocks winless this season...

Richard Kiplagat holds the fastest mile time in Iona history, he ran 3:57.40 back in 2006.  

Iona track and field completes MAAC championships

Jordan Score, Staff Writer March 12, 2023

The Iona men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the indoor Metro Atlantic Athletics Conference Championships on Feb. 18 and Feb. 19 at the New York Armory Track & Field Center.   The...

The Gaels won 20 games for the second consecutive season. 

Iona men’s basketball concludes season

Kaylin Flukey, Managing Editor March 12, 2023

The Gaels ended the season on an 11-game win streak and an overall record of 24-7 with an in-conference record of 17-3.  Iona travelled to Mount St. Mary’s University for the first time on Feb. 24...

Iona club rugby announces spring events schedule

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor March 12, 2023

The Iona Club Rugby team announced their Spring 7s events schedule for spring tournaments and matches.   The team is pencilled in to play in the Rugby New York Tournament in Mount Vernon on March...

The Arrigoni Hall of Fame is now up to 128 total members. 

Iona Athletics announces Arrigoni Hall of Fame class of ’23

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor March 12, 2023

The Iona Athletics department inducted six former student-athletes into the Arrigoni Hall of Fame on Feb. 25.   The new members were inducted in a ceremony at the LaPenta School of Business and were...

The men’s team last won the MAAC championship in 2021, while the women’s team won their first and only MAAC championship back in 2016. 

Everything you need to know about the MAAC basketball championships

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor March 12, 2023

The Iona men’s and women’s basketball teams are set for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships, which are being held in Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, from March 7-11.   Both...

Besides the Covid-19 season back in 2021, the last time the team qualified for the MAAC tournament was in 2018, where they were knocked out in the opening round.  

Women’s lacrosse ranked sixth in MAAC preseason poll

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor February 25, 2023

The Iona women’s lacrosse team was ranked sixth place in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference preseason coaches’ poll.   The Gaels received 29 votes, 2 ahead of Manhattan College who were ranked...

When Richard Ensor first took over as MAAC commissioner back in 1988, Ronald Reagan was President.   

Travis Tellitocci Named new MAAC Commissioner

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor February 25, 2023

Travis Tellitocci has been named as the new Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference commissioner.     The MAAC made the decision public on Feb. 7, 2023 in Edison, New Jersey, after a national search.     Tellitocci...

Iona is one of just three schools who currently have both their men’s and women’s basketball teams top of the conference regular season standings. 

Men’s basketball back on top in MAAC

Jordan Score, Staff Writer February 25, 2023

The Iona men’s basketball team recorded their seventh straight victory as they took down Saint Peter’s University by a score of 73-53 on Feb. 19, on the road in New Jersey, improving their overall...

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