By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure will play Rick Pitino’s Iona Gaels on Dec. 11 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, a source confirmed on Tuesday. The matchup is part of a single-day event hosted by The Basketball Hall of Fame. College basketball analyst Rocco Miller, who first reported the contest, also reported that the event includes fellow Atlantic 10 member UMass meeting … [Read more...] about Bonnies to meet Pitino’s Iona Gaels at Barclays Center on Dec. 11
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Niagara rallies at Iona for fourth straight win
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Niagara Purple Eagles erased a 12-point second half deficit to edge the Iona Gaels, 85-84, on Friday night for their fourth straight win. The Purple Eagles, who trailed 51-39 in the early stages of the second half, charged back to regain the lead, and then held off the Gaels in the final five minutes to pull out the … [Read more...] about Niagara rallies at Iona for fourth straight win
Canisius sees win streak end at Iona
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The host Iona Gaels made 15 3-point field goals and shot 61.7 percent from the field for the game en route to a 98-75 win over Canisius Sunday afternoon in the Hynes Center. The win improved Iona’s record to 10-7 overall and 3-3 in MAAC play, while the loss ended Canisius’ seven-game win streak. The Golden Griffins are now 10-6 … [Read more...] about Canisius sees win streak end at Iona
Niagara downs reigning MAAC champs Iona, 74-58
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com The Niagara Purple Eagles wrapped up their MAAC opening weekend with a convincing 74-58 win over the defending conference champion Iona Gaels on Sunday. Niagara snapped several streaks in the win. The Purple Eagles collected their first win in the series since January 2013, snapping a seven-game skid, while picking up their first win at Iona … [Read more...] about Niagara downs reigning MAAC champs Iona, 74-58
Niagara sweeps doubleheader at Iona
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Purple Eagles baseball team swept a doubleheader with the Iona Gaels on Saturday. “We’ve been talking a lot about sticking to our process and trusting our training,” said Niagara head coach Rob McCoy. “We’ve worked hard in preparation. Today we showed how well we can play when we stay relaxed and work the process. I’m … [Read more...] about Niagara sweeps doubleheader at Iona