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The Ionian
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The Ionian
Robert Hughes

Robert Hughes, Co-Editor-In-Chief

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Dissecting the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Newest Candidates

Robert Hughes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2024
Why the Celtics Will Repeat as NBA Champions

Why the Celtics Will Repeat as NBA Champions

Robert Hughes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of ionagaels.com. Parker Smith was the Gaels' best performer during the 2024 MAAC Championship.

Golf keeps consistent pace in final stretch

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
May 1, 2024
Photo courtesy of Houston Texans. The Houston Texans unveiled new uniforms on April 23.

Outside Iona Sports: May 2

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
May 1, 2024
Photo by Mike Stewart (AP Photo). Kirk Cousins speaks to the media during his introductory Falcons press conference.

Outside Iona Sports: Apr. 18

Eric Mincin and Robert Hughes
April 18, 2024
Photo courtesy of ionagaels.com. Sweeney ranks 13th in saves per game among the rest of the nation.

Women’s lacrosse off to historic season start

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
April 18, 2024
Photo courtesy of ionagaels.com. Gonzalez posted his ninth multi-hit effort on April 6.

Baseball gets back in win column with two-game streak

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
April 18, 2024
Photo courtesy of Connor Coppola. Coach Anderson post conversation with Coppola.

A candid conversation with coach Tobin Anderson

Robert Hughes and Connor Coppola
April 18, 2024

Strong offensive showings not enough in MAAC Championship play

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
March 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of ionagaels.com. The Gaels' men's team achieved their best finish ever at the CSCAA NICs

Personal bests aplenty at 2024 National Invitational Championship

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
March 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Clippers. Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden show off the Clippers' new rebrand.

Sports Outside Iona: Mar. 7

Robert Hughes and Alex Naranjo Benavides
March 17, 2024
Photo courtesy of Ionagaels.com. Brown posted his third consecutive double-digit effort versus Marist.

Men’s Basketball snaps losing streak, but faces uphill battle

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Photo courtesy of Ionagaels.com. Haywood leads the Gaels in both AVG (.400) and SLG (.700).

Softball off to rocky start after two southern showdowns

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Photo courtesy of Ionagaels.com. The men earned three medals at the IC4A Championships.

Gael playoff runs pave way for NCAA Championships

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Photo courtesy of Ionagaels.com. Graduating seniors Otkhmezuri and DeAngelo led the way for Iona on Senior Day.

End-of-month wins help improve WBB’s MAAC standing

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Photo courtesy of Ionagaels.com. With 18 points against Rider, Givon reached double digits in a game for the sixth time this season.

Basketball faces nail-biters as schedules wind down

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
Photo courtesy of Ionagaels.com. Lorenzetti's seven strikeouts topped his career-high mark of five.

Pitching fails Gaels in early season set

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
Photo by Mike Lang (USA Today Network). Most of MLB reported to camp on Feb. 14 and started workouts the following day.

Sports Outside Iona: Feb. 22

Robert Hughes and Alex Naranjo Benavides
February 22, 2024
Photo courtesy of Ionagaels.com. Iona is a perfect 4-0 versus Saint Francis University since 2020.

Women’s water polo splits second road trip of 2024

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
Photo by Nick Thurchairo (USA Today Sports). Team Matthews poses after winning the 2024 All-Star Game.

Sports Outside Iona: Feb. 8

Robert Hughes and Carl Kuentzel
February 8, 2024
Photo courtesy of Ionagaels.com. Iona honored their seniors in front a capacity crowd on Jan. 27.

Emotional win propels S&D into MAAC Championships

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
Photo courtesy of Ionagaels.com. Iona enjoyed their second-largest road win of the season at Siena.

Men’s basketball sublime during three-game slate

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
Photo courtesy of Ionagaels.com. Fajardo's 1,008 points are good for a top-30 spot on Iona's all-time WBB scoring list.

Four-game skid drops Gaels in MAAC standings

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
Photo courtesy of Ionagaels.com. Providence and Tabois posted their lowest combined 4x400 time in Staten Island.

Track and field near midpoint of winter season

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
Hannah Forbes was one of six Gaels to score in the 1650 free.

Championship experience readies Gaels for New Year

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Otkhmezuri's 38 points set a single game high among MAAC scorers this season.

Women’s basketball still in solid standing after slew of road losses

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Graduate Idan Tretout recorded his second 30+ point effort on January 21, shooting 11-for-19

Men’s basketball, strong at home, stays afloat in MAAC standings

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Coles 3000-meter time was 58th fastest overall.

Indoor Track back in action after month-long layoff

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024

Why the Cardinals will reclaim the NL Central in 2024

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Iona broke their season series tie with Marist thanks to a 3-2 victory on Nov. 17.

Opening round win not enough to maintain Gaels’ momentum

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
December 7, 2023
Graduate student Panzo's efficient shooting has led to 3.4 three point field goals made per game.

Basketball programs fail to make noise in young campaign

Aiden Keane and Robert Hughes
December 7, 2023
After their Nov. 25 victory, Michigan improved their all-time series lead to 61-51-6 against Ohio State.

Sports Outside Iona

Vincent Giannantonio, Alex Naranjo Benavides, and Robert Hughes
December 7, 2023
The men's team won their first regional title since 2012 on Nov. 10.

Solid NCAA bouts conclude cross country seasons

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
December 7, 2023
Iona's Nov. 17 victory continued a three-game winning streak dating back to Nov. 5.

Men’s water polo season done after early round exit

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
December 7, 2023

Sixth seed Iona squared away for playoff run

Harry Sevell and Robert Hughes
November 16, 2023
The Gaels earned their best finish of the season during their last event on October 31st, 2023.

Golf’s season concludes on high note

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
November 16, 2023

My top three flicks for ‘Turkey Day’

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
November 16, 2023
Eight graduating players were honored during Senior Day on October 28th.

Scorching Hot Gaels Nab Second Regular Season Title

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
Morgan Madasz ranks second on the team in kills per set with 2.05.

Recent success lifts volleyball to positive MAAC record

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
The Celtics avenged last season's playoff exit with a 119-111 win against the Heat.

Sports Outside Iona

Alex Naranjo Benavides, Robert Hughes, and Brandon Fairweather
November 2, 2023
Iona men's team flew to the finish line with a near-perfect score of 19.

Dilcher and Gunton shine, Keep Iona’s Dynasties Alive

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
Meghan Pattison was a MAAC All-Academic Team honoree during the 2022-23 season.

Swimming & Diving overcomes down start with homecoming wins

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
October 19, 2023
With Showalter's departure, the Mets will search for their fourth manager since 2018.

Sports Outside Iona

Vincent Giannantonio and Robert Hughes
October 19, 2023
Senior Holly Smith finished 3rd in the 3k at the 2020-21 ECAC Championship.

Three races prepare cross country for postseason

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
October 19, 2023

Sports Outside Iona

Robert Hughes, Aiden Keane, and Michael Marchionna
October 5, 2023
Iona recognized their five seniors prior to the 13-10 victory over MIT.

Men’s water polo celebrates 40 years in opening homestand

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
October 5, 2023
Senior Emily Drake's two SOG rank third on the roster.

Away games prove to be tough sledding for WSOC

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
October 5, 2023
Iona is 3-0 versus Canisius dating back to last year.

Losing skid sends VB to fifth in MAAC standings

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
October 5, 2023
Nacho Alfaro Monge has allowed six goals in six games, chalking up a 1.00 GAA.

Win streak helps MSOC keep flawless MAAC record

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
October 5, 2023
Bucky Dent and Mike Torrez recount stories of their lengthy and successful careers.

Iona hosts baseball legends for ‘Showdown in Beantown’ as 45th anniversary approaches

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
October 5, 2023
Junior Myla Rodrigues has two points on the year, tying her for first place on Iona's roster.

WSOC searches for offense as MAAC play begins

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
September 21, 2023
Andrew Miller and Luksa Vlasic combined for 17 goals on Day #1 of the Princeton Invitational.

Men’s water polo strings together wins to cap off road trip

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
September 21, 2023
Graduate student Fletcher Wunderlich's -5 total placed him within the Doc Gimmler's top-5 performers.

Golf fends off weather to open Long Island slate

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
September 21, 2023

The unheralded band who inspired all

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
September 21, 2023
Camil Azzam Ruiz' hat trick is the Gaels' sixth dating back to 2001.

Men’s soccer starts off on wrong foot with 1-2 start

Aiden Keane and Robert Hughes
September 7, 2023
Iona’s 12 aces against LIU are second-highest in a three-set match over the last six-plus seasons.

Volleyball struggles to find consistency in new season

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
September 7, 2023
The Gaels’ women’s team has won 16 of the last 18 MAAC Championships.

Preseason poll favors Gaels as cross country kicks off

Robert Hughes, Sports Editor
September 7, 2023

Track and field prepare for MAAC outdoor championships

Robert Hughes, Assistant Sports Editor
May 4, 2023

Iona rowing takes home three wins at spring Metropolitan championships

Robert Hughes, Assistant Sports Editor
May 4, 2023
Ned's Declassified continues to stay relevant through the cast's current rewatch podcast.

Throwback Corner: ‘Ned’s Declassified’ is nostalgic reminder of early 2000s children’s television

Robert Hughes, Contributing Writer
March 31, 2023
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