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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...

Last season the team did not qualify for the MAAC championships, only the top four teams in the regular season qualify for the tournament.  

Iona women’s water polo begin 2023 season

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor February 25, 2023

The Iona women’s water polo team have begun their season going 3-1, at the Curtis Robinette Memorial Tournament hosted in Erie, Pennsylvania.     The Gaels were ranked fifth in the Metro Atlantic...

Last season the women’s team finished second and the men’s team third at the MAAC championships.  

Iona swimming and diving complete MAAC championships

Kaylin Flukey, Managing Ediotr February 25, 2023

The Iona University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams competed in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships in Buffalo, N.Y. from Feb. 8-11.    The women’s team took...

Iona announces partnership with Opendorse

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor February 25, 2023

Iona University Director of Athletics Matthew Glovaski announced a partnership with Opendorse to support its student-athletes in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) area.     Opendorse is one...

 The first and only time the women won the MAAC title was back in 2016. 
 


Women’s basketball wins 11th straight game

Jordan Score, Staff Writer February 13, 2023

The Iona women’s basketball team recorded their 11th straight victory as they took down Canisius College on Feb. 4 in Buffalo, New York, beating the Golden Griffins by a score of 68-58.   The Gaels...

Quinnipiac University beats Iona in Super Smash Bros

Cameron Woolley, Staff Writer February 13, 2023

The Iona Super Smash Bros A team lost to Quinnipiac University by a score of 16-10 on Jan. 31, but there was controversy during the game and the result was contested by both teams.   The team has...

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