Lacrosse team finishes tough season as seniors depart
Tevan Costoso, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
The Iona College women’s lacrosse team finished their 2019 spring campaign on April 20, in a 15-10 defeat to Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference foe Marist, marking the end of the road for the eight graduating seniors on the Gaels’ roster. Despite not making the MAAC Tournament this year, the Gaels reac...
Gaels close out successful season after rough start
Dan Abbate, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
After a shaky 1-7 start to the season, the women’s water polo team willed their way to a 16-17 record over the remainder of the season, including wins against Villanova, Siena, and Salem. Seven of the 17 players on this season's roster are freshmen, so a rough start was neither surprising nor conc...
Kara Zazzaro discusses her debut season, goals for off-season
Matthew Chaves, Assistant Sports Editor
May 2, 2019
Iona College’s community impacted freshman Kara Zazzaro when she first visited campus. The competitive softball program at Iona stood out to Zazzaro as well. The athletics combined with the great academic environment solidified her choice to come to New Rochelle. Incoming freshmen are likely to struggle whe...
Iona golf wins second straight MAAC Championship
Ryan McFadden, Sports Editor
May 2, 2019
The Iona College golf team remains the top dogs in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, after winning its second straight championship on April 20 at the Magnolia Golf Course in Disney World. The Gaels competed in a tight tournament, but were able to pull away on the final day to claim its sixth confere...
Tim Cluess remains at Iona after withdrawing name from St. John’s coaching search
Ryan McFadden, Sports Editor
April 19, 2019
Tim Cluess announced on Thursday that he withdrew his name from the St. John’s coaching vacancy to remain the head coach of the Iona College men’s basketball team. “I would like to start by thanking everyone for all their support. I am truly blessed to have so many people say so many nice things,”...
Kritsarin Oukasavana discusses importance of charity work
Matthew Chaves, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2019
The Iona College golf team works to balance their lives when it comes to academics, athletics, recreational activities and even charity work. Sophomore Kritsarin Oukasavanna organizes his responsibilities well, and his accolades in the past show his organization skills and his love for charity work. ...
Shannon McCaffrey reflects on lacrosse career
Matthew Chaves, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2019
Some kids grow up playing different sports at the same time before settling on one they love the most. Others stick to only one sport and practice it as much as they can. However, some find their sport through a completely different way – Iona College senior Shannon McCaffrey’s love for lacrosse...
Gaels speak on value that charity work brings to team
Farrell Shine, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Players from the Iona College women’s basketball team volunteered with Meals to Go on March 29. The players helped set up tables and prepared and packaged meals for local families in need. “Our group specifically put together the ingredients for macaroni and cheese in small bags to be s...
St. John’s has not reached out to Iona about Tim Cluess
Ryan McFadden, Sports Editor
April 12, 2019
Iona College released a statement on Friday morning that said St. John’s has not reached out to the school about men’s basketball Head Coach Tim Cluess. The school said it has long-term plans for the 2019 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year and is hoping Cluess ends his career in N...
Tim Cluess emerges as front runner for St. John’s head coaching vacancy
Ryan McFadden, Sports Editor
April 12, 2019
Iona College men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess has become a potential candidate for the head coaching vacancy at St. John’s, according to CBS College Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein. The news of Cluess, 60, possibly leaving Iona for the school in Queens comes two days after NBA Hall of...
Iona freshman Shyan Mwai reflects on first season with women’s basketball team
Matthew George, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
Freshman guard Shyan Mwai is coming off her first season on the Iona College women’s basketball team (5-26, 3-15 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) in which she played a key role in the Gaels’ rotation. Mwai finished the 2018-19 campaign, averaging 8.4 points per game and scoring a season-high 19 ...
Justin Burkhamer discusses importance of strong competitive nature on golf course
Matthew Chaves, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2019
Golfers compete in one of the most individual, competitive sports. They play to the best of their ability, whether it be in a friendly game or a serious match. Iona golf sophomore Justin Burkhamer takes on this mindset when he competes against anyone in golf. Burkhamer first got into golf at the ea...
