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Iona water polo coach Brian Kelly expresses the importance of chemistry and communication during games

Matthew Chaves, Assistant Sports Editor • March 1, 2019

The Iona College women’s water polo team have won four of its last six games after a rough start to the season. The Arizona State Tournament, which went from Feb. 2-3, was the perfect opportunity to...

Jordin Hale discusses life as student athlete, mother

Matthew Chaves, Assistant Sports Editor • February 28, 2019

Being a student athlete in college can be tough. Not only do you have to keep up with all of the work a regular college student has, but you also have to train day after day to make sure you’re in top...

Iona men’s and women’s track and field teams finished top five in MAAC Indoor Championship

Ryan McFadden and Dan Abbate • February 28, 2019

Joseph Pienta coached in his first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Indoor Championships as the head coach of the Iona College track and field team, in which the men’s team finished in third place...

Biggest moves from this year’s NBA Trade Deadline

Dan Abbate Contributing Writer • February 15, 2019

The 2019 NBA trade deadline was an important time for several teams in the league, as squads from the Eastern and Western conference look to either push for the playoffs or set themselves up for the future....

Heisman winner Kyler Murray picks NFL career over MLB

Ryan McFadden Sports Editor • February 15, 2019

Besides the Super Bowl and the madness that went around the NBA Trade Deadline, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Kyler Murray’s decision to pick a pro football or baseball career has been one of the...

Finding consistency will be the key for Iona lacrosse

Matthew Chaves Assistant Sports Editor • February 15, 2019

Iona College Lacrosse Head Coach Michelle Mason aims to improve the offensive abilities of the Gaels for the 2019 season.After relying on two players last season for the bulk of the goals, Mason hopes...

Iona’s golf team strives to repeat last season’s MAAC Championship win

Matthew Chaves Assistant Sports Editor • February 13, 2019

The Iona College golf team, led by Head Coach Sean Burke, looks to defend their MAAC Championship title with hard work and dedication toward performing at the top of their skill.“I think we have a lot...

Coach Kelly speaks on potential of women’s water polo this season

Matthew Chaves Assistant Sports Editor • January 30, 2019

Iona College women’s water polo Head Coach Brian Kelly is looking to mold the Gaels into a dynamic team going into the 2019 season. Kelly hopes to have the Gaels do better in capitalizing on opportunities...

Dee brothers reflect on their individual cross country team experiences at Iona

Will Schneiderhan Staff Writer • January 30, 2019

If you had three brothers on the same collegiate team, you would tend to believe they either get on each other’s nerves or do everything together. However, when it comes to Iona College cross country...

Iona falls to No. 12 Pittsburgh in NCAA Tournament

Ryan McFadden, Sports Editor • December 5, 2018

The Iona College volleyball team’s historic season came to an end on Nov. 30 when the Gaels were swept by 12th-seeded Pittsburgh in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Senior Claire Archibald...

Iona wins second MAAC Championship in program history

Ryan McFadden, Sports Editor • November 18, 2018

The Iona College volleyball team defeated Canisius 3-1 (28-26, 25-18, 12-25, 25-18) to claim the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title on Saturday. It’s the first time the Gaels won the conference...

Iona competes in NCAA Northeast Regionals

Ryan McFadden Sports Editor • November 15, 2018

After winning the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship, the Iona College men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Buffalo to compete in the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship...

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