By Ryan Lazo NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Lamont ‘Momo’ Jones knew the situation his Iona Gaels were facing. The possibility of another MAAC Conference loss, this one on their home court to a rival. But he also knew how to stop it from happening and he did so by playing defense, inciting inspiring play from the rest of his teammates as Iona pulled away from the Manhattan Jaspers … [Read more...] about Lamont Jones Keys Iona’s Success With Defense
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A Sledge-hammer surprise for Iona
By Ronak Patel NEW ROCHELLE, NY -– To say Iona Gaels men’s basketball coach Tim Cluess was surprised to have sophomore point guard Tavon Sledge available this year would be akin to saying that the Kris Humpheries-Kim Kardashian marriage had legs. “We weren’t planning on using him and never had him practice with the guys that were playing,” Cluess said. “He was always on … [Read more...] about A Sledge-hammer surprise for Iona
Gaels can cause opponents to lose focus
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- The rebound kicked off the rim and landed comfortably in the hands of Tavon Sledge standing just outside the free throw lane. With the slightest movement the 5-9 guard pivoted, looked ahead, made one dribble and sent a diagonal pass on a line. On the opposite side of the floor Lamont "Momo" Jones was off and running. He caught the … [Read more...] about Gaels can cause opponents to lose focus
Gaels dial long distance in 87-69 win over Liberty
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. NEW ROCHELLE, NY - The Iona College men's basketball team tied a school record for three-point proclivity in an 87-69 win over Liberty in a ESPN Bracketbusters return game at the Hynes Center. Led by senior Lamont Jones' 24 points, junior Sean Armand's 23 points and the team's 18 three-point field goals, the Gaels (5-4) earned back-to-back wins for … [Read more...] about Gaels dial long distance in 87-69 win over Liberty
Gaels hold off Georgia in overtime for first SEC win since 1985, 81-78
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. ATHENS, GA - The Iona College men's basketball team earned a hard-fought 81-78 overtime victory over the SEC's Georgia in non-conference action at Stegeman Colesium. The Gaels (4-4) snapped a 10-game program losing streak to SEC squads and earned its first win over the league in nearly 27 years. The Maroon & Gold overcame a significant … [Read more...] about Gaels hold off Georgia in overtime for first SEC win since 1985, 81-78