By Ronak Patel NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- It’s been well-documented -- sophomore forward David Laury’s journey to Iona. He’s gone through so much in life, more than men twice to triple his age have not had to deal with. He’s moved double-digit times in his life, lived with many different family members but one thing that has kept him going is basketball. After transferring in … [Read more...] about Humble and talented, Laury finding his way at Iona
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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
Loyola picked to win MAAC; Etherly preseason Player of the Year
Courtesy of LoyolaGreyhounds.com. EDISON, N.J. – Loyola University Maryland men’s basketball was picked to win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference by the league’s coaches, and senior forward Erik Etherly was named the MAAC Preseason Player of the Year, the league announced tonight in its first-ever Preseason Awards Show on ESPN3. Etherly, who was named to the … [Read more...] about Loyola picked to win MAAC; Etherly preseason Player of the Year
Dezouvre’s last second bucket sinks Denver in OT
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. DENVER, CO - Senior Randy Dezouvre's 18-foot jumper from just beyond the foul line with 1.6 seconds left in overtime helped the Iona College men's basketball team to a thrilling 80-78 win at Denver at Magness Arena. The Gaels erased a 13-point second half deficit to stun the Pioneers and improve to 7-1 on the season with their seventh straight … [Read more...] about Dezouvre’s last second bucket sinks Denver in OT
Gaels cruise at Niagara to sweep Buffalo trip, 98-62
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY - Senior Mike Glover posted 27 points and junior Lamont Jones added 20 as the Iona College men's basketball team handled Niagara 98-62 at the Gallagher Center. The 36-point win was the sixth-largest for the Gaels in their Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference history. Iona (6-1, 2-0 MAAC) earned its sixth … [Read more...] about Gaels cruise at Niagara to sweep Buffalo trip, 98-62