By PAUL GOTHAM The last time Iona reached the NCAA Tournament, A.J. English watched from the sideline. The freshman made 17 appearances including six starts before a wrist injury ended his season in late January. Iona fell to Ohio State, 95-70. It was the Gaels second straight trip to the Dance. Three years later, English will get his first opportunity on the sport's … [Read more...] about Patience rewarded; English and Iona ready for challenge ahead
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Monmouth selected as #1 seed in National Invitational Tournament
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ– Monmouth University’s men’s basketball team has earned a number one seed in the upcoming National Invitational Tournament. MU opens the 32-team NIT on Wednesday night at home against Bucknell at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN3. Monmouth was one of four top seeds chosen, joining St. Bonaventure, South Carolina and Valparaiso. The … [Read more...] about Monmouth selected as #1 seed in National Invitational Tournament
Iona takes MAAC title
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – After the Iona College Gaels Women’s Basketball Team won the championship earlier in the day, the Iona College Gaels Men’s Basketball Team defeated Monmouth University 79-76 in the men’s championship final. This marks the first time since Manhattan College in 2003 that one institution has won both the MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball … [Read more...] about Iona takes MAAC title
MAAC Championship preview: Monmouth vs. Iona
By PAUL GOTHAM Old guard meets new guard when the No. 2-seed Iona Gaels (21-10/16-4) and No. 1-seed Monmouth Hawks (27-6/17-3) tip off for the 2016 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championship Monday night at the Times Union Center. Iona has won a MAAC-record eight championships while Monmouth, which won its first regular-season title this season, goes for its … [Read more...] about MAAC Championship preview: Monmouth vs. Iona
Iona reaches MAAC final
Courtesy of MAACSports.com ALBANY, NY – Iona College, the number two seed in the MAAC Men’s Basketball Championship, defeated third seeded Siena College 81-70 to advance to the championship final tomorrow night at the Times Union Center. The Gaels will compete in its fourth straight championship final game. A.J. English posted a game-high 29 points on nine-for-19 shooting … [Read more...] about Iona reaches MAAC final