Courtesy of ICGaels.com NEW ROCHELLE, NY - Iona College is pleased to announce a contract extension for men's basketball head coach Tim Cluess through the 2020-21 season. "Coach Cluess continues to be the right man for Iona basketball," said Iona College President Dr. Joseph E. Nyre. "We are proud to have him as the leader of our program in this time of unprecedented … [Read more...] about Iona announces contract extension for Tim Cluess
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Monmouth’s King Rice and Justin Robinson earn ECAC honors
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ– Monmouth University basketball head coach King Rice was named the ECAC Coach of the Year, and junior guard Justin Robinson (Lake Katrine, NY/Kingston) earned a spot on the All-ECAC First Team, league officials announced Tuesday. Rice earns ECAC Coach of the Year honors after leading Monmouth to a program-record 28 … [Read more...] about Monmouth’s King Rice and Justin Robinson earn ECAC honors
Patience rewarded; English and Iona ready for challenge ahead
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
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