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Daniss Jenkins is the first Gael to score over 30 points since Isaiah Ross on Feb. 20, 2021 against Monmouth at the Hynes Athletic Center, a span of 43 games. 

Iona men’s basketball home winning streak 19 in a row

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor December 8, 2022

The Iona men’s basketball team is currently on a 19-game win streak at home after they beat Saint Louis University 84-62, on Dec.6 at the Hynes Athletic Center.   The Gaels also boast a record...

The team also placed 12 student-athletes on the 2022 All-Academic team. 

Iona volleyball ends season in quarter-finals of MAAC tournament

Kaylin Flukey, Managing Editor December 8, 2022

The Iona University volleyball team wrapped up the 2022 season at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship (MAAC) at the HP Field House in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Nov. 17.    The...

Iona currently has 37 members collectively on all esports teams.  

An introduction to Iona esports

Cameron Wooley, Contributing Writer December 8, 2022

In the world of sports, a new scene has emerged and it has bred countless careers and legacies. In the late-2010s, esports took off and gained global recognition, and millions of people have been captivated...

The men’s and women’s club basketball are just two of Iona’s nine club sports programs. 

Club basketball rounds out semester with media day

Paul Lawani, Contributing Writer December 8, 2022

 The Iona club basketball team held their highly anticipated media day on Dec. 2. The new regime has played 4 games already this semester, going 2-0 against their season opener opponents Adelphi University...

Ionas 87 points scored are the teams most points in a game since scoring 95 in a win over Quinnipiac University on January 10, 2014. 

Women’s basketball 1-1 to begin season

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor November 17, 2022

The Iona women’s basketball team has split their opening two games 1-1.   The Gaels opened their season with a home victory against Wagner College at the Hynes Athletic Center.    Iona...

The Gaels have now made the MAAC Championship game twice in the last four years, the last time they made it back in 2019, they won the tournament.  

Men’s soccer loses in MAAC final

Kaylin Flukey, Managing Editor November 17, 2022

The Iona University men’s soccer team ended the regular season with an overall record of 7-5-5 with an in-conference record of 5-1-4, securing them the second seed in postseason.    The Gaels...

The Gaels went 6-0 during their first six matches of the season in 2021-2022. 

Men’s basketball opens season

Jordan Score, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

The Iona men’s basketball team tipped off their season on Nov. 7 with their first home game against the University of Pennsylvania. Following their first game of the season, the Gaels played their first...

Hope Matschner managed three aces in a row during the game. 

Iona volleyball clinches third seed for MAAC tournament

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor November 17, 2022

The Iona women’s volleyball team clinched the third seed for the upcoming Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) tournament, after beating Manhattan College 3-0 on senior day at the Hynes Athletic...

Brother Robert Novak, who was the team moderator for both rowing teams passed away earlier this week.  

Iona rowing teams conclude fall schedule

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor November 17, 2022

Iona University’s men’s and women’s rowing teams completed their fall schedule at the Metropolitan Championships, held at home in New Rochelle at Glen Island Park.     The first event of...

Camil Azzam Ruiz of the Iona men’s soccer team was also named MAAC offensive player of the week, which was announced on Monday.  

Three Gaels named student-athletes of the week

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor November 3, 2022

Emma Vu of Iona women’s volleyball and Edu Calvo-Salinas of Iona men’s soccer were named the Ridgewood Savings Bank student-athletes of the week for Oct. 14-20.   Vu won her award on the back...

Hope Matschner has won MAAC Libero of the week every week except once so far this season, winning six in total.  

Iona volleyball second in MAAC standings

Jordan Score, Staff Writer November 3, 2022

The Iona Volleyball team battled Canisius on Oct. 30 on the road in Buffalo, New York, coming away with a win and moving their record on the year to 16-9.     The team currently sits second in...

The Gaels were also ranked first in the preseason rankings last year.  

Iona men’s basketball ranked first in preseason rankings

Lachlan Wellington, Sports Editor November 3, 2022

The Iona men’s basketball team are ranked first in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) preseason rankings.   Iona received 10 first-place votes, with the others going to Manhattan College.   Junior...

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