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Rick Pitino is the only coach to lead two programs to the NCAA championships and the only coach to lead three schools to the final four. 

Pitino rethinks recruiting strategy

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor February 13, 2023

Iona men’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino said that he “made a mistake,” by bringing in five freshmen in the off season, in a postgame interview for ICGAELS.   Pitino’s side has struggled...

The gaels victory margin of 30 points against Mount Saint Mary’s was their joint best win margin this season, tying their 90-60 home victory against Canisius College.  

Iona men’s basketball sweep MAAC games

Kaylin Flukey, Managing Editor February 13, 2023

The Iona men’s basketball team built a three-game win streak after a tough loss against Siena College on Jan. 27.  The Gaels travelled to Albany, New York to face the Saint Bernards for the first...

Both teams have won MAAC titles before, but baseball have not won since before the year 2000 and softball last won the conference back in 2014.  

Iona baseball and softball gearing up for 2023 seasons-

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor February 13, 2023

The Iona baseball and softball teams are preparing for the 2023 season which starts on Feb. 17 and Feb. 24 respectively for the two teams.    The softball team will be looking to go one step further...

The men’s team have one MAAC team Championship from 1993, while the women have never won as a team.

Iona swimming and diving prepare for MAAC Championships

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor February 13, 2023

The Iona men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams swept Manhattan College in their regular season finale in the Riverdale Horace Mann School pool in Riverdale, New York on Jan. 28.   The Iona...

Iona won against Manhattan College after losing at the Draddy Gymnasium last season.

Iona men’s basketball home winning streak snapped by Rider

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor February 2, 2023

The Iona men’s basketball teams' home winning streak of 21 straight games was ended by Rider University as the Gaels fell to a 70-67 defeat on Jan. 15.   Iona led by 18 points in the second half...

Three Gaels represented Iona swimming and diving at the recent CSCAA College National open water championships, hosted in Biscayne Bay, Florida.

Iona swimming and diving continue season

Kaylin Flukey, Managing Editor February 2, 2023

The Iona University swimming and diving team is heading into the last few meets of the regular season as they prepare for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championships on Feb. 8-11.  The...

Three Gaels currently average over 12 points a game for the team.  

Iona women’s basketball breaks two NCAA records

Jordan Score, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

The Iona women’s basketball team broke two NCAA records on their way to a 90-62 victory over Rider University on Jan. 19.   The Gaels connected on 15 consecutive three-point field goals, breaking...

NFL Divisional Round Recap

Connor Coppola, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

The Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first game of the weekend on Jan. 21. The Jaguars went into Arrowhead Stadium after completing the third largest comeback in NFL playoff history...

Brian Kelly enters his 28th season as head coach of the Iona men’s and women’s water polo teams.  

Iona women’s water polo ranked fifth in conference

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor January 27, 2023

The Iona women’s water polo team is ranked fifth in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) pre-season coaches' poll.   The Gaels received 57 points with one first-place vote. Tied for first...

The Gaels lost eight seniors from last season but brought in nine freshmen for the upcoming season.  

Iona women’s lacrosse announces schedule

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor January 27, 2023

Iona women’s lacrosse head coach Lauren Kahn has officially announced the 2023 schedule for the team.   The Gaels will play a total of 16 regular season matches and one scrimmage game before the...

Eshleman was also a part of the Oregon Acrobatics & tumbling program after she transferred there, where they placed third at NCA Nationals. 

Jacquie Eshleman named inaugural acrobatics & tumbling head coach-

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor December 8, 2022

Iona University Director of Athletics Matthew Glovaski announced Jacquie Eshleman as the school’s inaugural women’s acrobatics and tumbling head coach, on Nov. 4.   Eshleman joins the Gaels after...

Three players are currently averaging over ten points a game for the Gaels.   

Iona women’s basketball 4-3 to start season

Jordan Score, Staff Writer December 8, 2022

The Iona women’s basketball team improved their record to 3-3 on the year with a home win on Nov. 30, taking down Hofstra University by a score of 62-46.   The Gaels are now 2-1 playing at Hynes...

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