By Paul Gotham Forget about the 20-13 record. The February slump? It’s a thing of the past. If what “Momo” Jones says is true, the Iona Gaels might have trick or two left before the end of their season. “We’re starting to come alive now,” Jones said recently by phone when asked if his team’s best basketball is ahead of them. “We’re starting to gel more and more. We … [Read more...] about Don’t count out Iona, just ask Momo Jones
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Iona upends Niagara, 79-73
By Paul Gotham SPRINGFIELD, MA – David Laury III notched a double-double as the Iona Gaels downed the Niagara Purple Eagles, 79-73 in the semi-finals of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament at the MassMutual Center Sunday afternoon. In a game where neither team led by more than single digits, it was Iona's inside play, not its guard play which made the … [Read more...] about Iona upends Niagara, 79-73
Weekend gives opportunity to gauge the Griffs
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- The Canisius Golden Griffins took two over the weekend. In little more than 48 hours the Golden Griffins downed the Loyola Greyhounds and Iona Gaels. In other words, the Griffs trumped the reigning regular-season and MAAC conference tournament champions. In a virtual round robin of the MAAC’s top four teams, Canisius came out on top. … [Read more...] about Weekend gives opportunity to gauge the Griffs
Lamont Jones Keys Iona’s Success With Defense
By Ryan Lazo NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Lamont ‘Momo’ Jones knew the situation his Iona Gaels were facing. The possibility of another MAAC Conference loss, this one on their home court to a rival. But he also knew how to stop it from happening and he did so by playing defense, inciting inspiring play from the rest of his teammates as Iona pulled away from the Manhattan Jaspers … [Read more...] about Lamont Jones Keys Iona’s Success With Defense
Gaels can cause opponents to lose focus
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