It was a welcome return to the Hynes Center for Iona Friday night, as A.J. English & Co. dismantled Delaware 92-77. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Iona 92, Delaware 77”
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Three Thoughts: Iona 95, Monmouth 77
Iona head coach Tim Cluess has had plenty to smile about these last two days, even if it is in two different ways. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Iona 95, Monmouth 77”
Three Thoughts: Iona 74, Siena 71
Iona coach Tim Cluess was trying to direct his team’s offense, which was right in front him, but instead just looked exasperated. His team’s seemingly insurmountable second-half lead has all but evaporated, now down to 3 with four minutes left, and the Gaels’ offense – 40th nationally in efficiency – but not so long ago in the top 15 – was stagnant again, even against the 332nd ranked defense in Siena. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Iona 74, Siena 71”
English Shines, Williams Returns as Iona Sweeps Manhattan
Iona completed its perfect home slate with an energizing 79-75 win over Manhattan on Senior Night. The Gaels got a lift from the return of junior Isaiah Williams, who missed 12 games with a right foot injury. Williams contributed 12 points off the bench in his return. Continue reading “English Shines, Williams Returns as Iona Sweeps Manhattan”
Three Thoughts: Iona 69, Monmouth 68 (Regular Season Champs Matter)
Our culture can be weird, man. Well yeah, of course, just take a walk down the street sometime, I know. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Iona 69, Monmouth 68 (Regular Season Champs Matter)”
Kelvin Amayo Arrives On Time For Iona
Poor Chavaughn Lewis. Continue reading “Kelvin Amayo Arrives On Time For Iona”
Iona’s Bench Comes Through In English’s Absence
The decision was announced at approximately 3:30 Friday afternoon. Iona junior guard A.J. English would miss that evening’s game against Siena due to his role in a post-game altercation after the buzzer of the Gaels’ previous game, a 68-61 overtime win over Saint Peter’s. Continue reading “Iona’s Bench Comes Through In English’s Absence”
Iona Seeking Answers, Options Without Isaiah Williams
For a team like Iona, whose bench plays the 11th fewest minutes of any team in the country, losing any of the starters is akin to disaster. Continue reading “Iona Seeking Answers, Options Without Isaiah Williams”
MAAC Stock Watch: Jan. 21
Iona, Monmouth and Rider are atop the MAAC standings with a 6-2 record, but the conference race might be closer than you think. Continue reading “MAAC Stock Watch: Jan. 21”
English’s Big Second Half Fuels Iona Comeback Win
A spectacular second half in which Iona junior A.J. English pocketed 18 points including four 3-pointers propelled the Gaels past Fairfield 74-58 Tuesday evening and into a tie with Monmouth for first place in the MAAC at 5-1. Continue reading “English’s Big Second Half Fuels Iona Comeback Win”