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
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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
Iona’s comeback effort falls short vs. Rutgers, 81-73
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. NEW YORK, NY - Trailing by 22 points with 10:32 to play, the Iona College men's basketball team got within a single point but could not complete an epic comeback effort in an 81-73 defeat to Rutgers at the ECAC/MSG Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden. Senior Lamont Jones scored a game-high 26 points and was a perfect 14-of-14 … [Read more...] about Iona’s comeback effort falls short vs. Rutgers, 81-73
Three in double figures as Peacocks come from behind to defeat Iona
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- With the shot clock expiring and 4.5 seconds left on the game clock, Blaise Ffrench connected on a running jumper in the lane to propel the Peacocks to a 64-62 victory over the Iona College Gaels. With the win, the Peacocks open up MAAC play with a 1-0 record and improve to .500 overall (4-4), while the Gaels fall to … [Read more...] about Three in double figures as Peacocks come from behind to defeat Iona