Arrigoni Hall of Fame
The first woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame was also a part of several other “firsts” at Iona. As an athlete, Muldoon became the first player in woman’s basketball history to go over the 1,000 point mark for a career. The 4’8” guard led the Gaels to the first twenty win season at the varsity level, a 24-8 mark in 1976-77. For her career, Muldoon averaged 13 points per game, with a career-high 33 points coming in her sophomore season against St. Peter’s College.
After her playing career ended, Muldoon remained at Iona as an assistant coach under Sandie Capifali, as well as becoming the school’s softball coach. It was as softball coach that Muldoon took part in still another “first” in woman’s athletics at Iona, helping the softball team make the transition from club status to varsity competition.
It is both as an athlete and a coach that Maggie Muldoon set the standard for woman’s athletics at Iona.
