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Women’s water polo works to improve for the MAACs

Matthew George Contributing Writer • February 8, 2018

After going 12-13 overall and 8-7 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference last season, the Iona College women’s water polo team will look to use its balance for upper and under classmen to compete...

Gaels expect track & field seniors to step up as they close in on MAAC Championship

Farrell Shine Staff Writer • February 8, 2018

With the indoor track and field regular season quickly drawing to an end, the Iona College men's and women's track and field teams are finishing out its remaining meets while getting ready for the...

Ricardo Santos steps down as track & field, cross country director after 10 years

Ryan McFadden, Sports Editor • February 6, 2018

Note: A previous online version did not identify the Boston Athletic Association as the new employer for Santos. Boston College was incorrectly identified. The version below has been edited and the...

Iona splits senior day meet against Fairfield

Tevan Costoso Staff Writer • January 24, 2018

The Iona College swimming and diving team held its senior night on Jan. 20 against the Fairfield Stags. The women's team fell by a score of 196-92, while the men's team cruised to a 175-113 victory in...

Super Bowl LII predictions: Will Eagles continue riding upset train?

Ryan McFadden and William Schneiderhan • January 24, 2018

The stage is officially set for the NFL’s biggest game, Super Bowl LII. The New England Patriots will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a rematch of Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005.The Eagles demolished the...

Should the NBA All-Star Draft be televised?

Ryan McFadden, Sports Editor • January 24, 2018

The NBA announced the starters for the 2018 All-Star Game on Jan. 18, which means one of the best weekends in sports is right around the corner. The game will be making a major adjustment compared...

Iona ends season with highest school ranking in MAAC since 2014

Ryan McFadden, Sports Editor • November 30, 2017

The Iona College volleyball team spent the entire 2017 season proving that they could be a contender in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Gaels (16-18, 11-7 MAAC) entered the year ranking...

Injuries hinder Gaels from reaching their full potential

Matthew Chaves Staff Writer • November 30, 2017

The Iona College men’s water polo team (8-21) concluded its 2017 campaign after defeating MIT 10-9 to claim fifth place at the NEWPC Championships on Nov. 18. While the season may have been a bumpy one...

Iona clinches third seed in MAAC Championship

Ryan McFadden, Sports Editor • November 16, 2017

The Iona College volleyball team fell to tears after defeating Marist in five sets at the Hynes Center on Nov. 11, clinching a spot in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament. The last time...

Ricardo Santos leads cross country teams to 2017 NCAA Championship

Matthew Garber Staff Writer • November 16, 2017

The Iona College men’s and women’s cross country teams have been at the top of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference for the last few seasons. The men’s team are winners of 27 straight conference...

Freshman Andrew Brozovic builds on a family tradition

Matthew Chaves Staff Writer • November 15, 2017

Iona College freshman Andrew Brozovic showed promise in his first season with the men’s water polo team. One of his best performances came from the 17-5 win against Penn State on Oct. 20, giving his...

Small ball: A new way of life in basketball

Ryan McFadden, Sports Editor • November 15, 2017

Whenever I watch NBA games and see Kristaps Porzingis shooting from 40 feet or LeBron James and Ben Simmons playing point guard, I know that the game of basketball is changing. The idea of having...

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