The Ionian

Women’s soccer finishes strong

Alexandra Grasso Staff Writer • November 15, 2012

The Iona College women’s soccer team won 2-0 against St. Peter’s on Sunday afternoon to clinch a spot in the 2012 MAAC Championship at Mazzella Field. Before the start of the game, Iona honored the...

Rugby picks up a pair of wins

Andrew Jordan Assistant Sports Editor • November 1, 2012

Following a disappointing weekend series against Syracuse and Brockport that resulted in two losses, the Iona College rugby football club responded with a 27-15 win against Fordham. The Gaels started off...

Water Polo gets ready for playoffs

Erika Lauraitis Staff Writer • November 1, 2012

The Iona College men’s water polo team took on Fordham in their final conference game of the regular season. The Gaels stayed close to the Rams throughout the first half; however, a three goal run in...

Sledge gets cleared by NCAA

Andrew Jordan Assistant Sports Editor • November 1, 2012

Sophomore Tavon Sledge got his waiver approved on Oct. 25, which will allow him to play basketball for the Gaels this upcoming 2012-13 season. Sledge joins the Gaels after playing for Iowa State last year....

Volleyball continues to struggle

Ian Sacks Staff Writer • November 1, 2012

When the Iona volleyball team hosts Rider on Thursday night, it will be the Gaels’ first home game in 25 days. Iona just completed a stretch of seven straight road games. Even on Homecoming weekend,...

Swimming and Diving start year

Amy Olsen Staff Writer • November 1, 2012

The Iona Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams competed at Boston College in the New England Catholic Invite last weekend. The men beat Le Moyne, Providence, Holy Cross and Regis and fell to...

Gaels in MAAC tourney

Alex Grasso Staff Writer • November 1, 2012

The Iona College women’s soccer team played against MAAC leader Marist on Oct. 14 with a 1-0 loss for the lady Gaels. In the 23rd minute, Marist’s Amanda Epstein scored when the Iona defense sidetracked...

Golf finishes Fall campaign

Harvey Garcia Staff Writer • November 1, 2012

Iona Golf has concluded their fall schedule after placing seventh overall in the Seton Hall Invite. Although they have been inconsistent, the golf team put up some serious competition this season, giving...

Otto leads Men’s Soccer to first place in the MAAC

Giuseppe D’Aloisio Staff Writer • November 1, 2012

The Iona Gaels are off to a 2nd place start in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a 4-1 record. Iona was back in action on a rainy Oct. 19 afternoon at Mazzella Field against the Loyola Greyhounds....

Cross Country continues record-breaking streak

Michael Ritz Sports Editor • November 1, 2012

The Iona College men’s and women’s cross country teams continue their dominance within the conference. The men’s team earned its 22nd straight Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship at the...

Volleyball team struggles against tough conference foes

Ian Sacks Staff Writer • October 17, 2012

For the Iona volleyball team, this season has been full of ups and downs. After being picked seventh out of ten teams in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference preseason coaches’ poll, the Gaels opened...

Men’s soccer kicks off MAAC play

Giuseppe D’Aloisio Staff Writer • October 17, 2012

Iona men’s soccer head coach, Fernando Barboto, earned his 100th collegiate victory Oct. 6 against MAAC rivals the Fairfield Stags in a crushing 4-2 win to kick off conference play. The first half of...