New Rochelle, NY - Loyola College took a 3-1 (30-26, 30-26, 25-30, 30-27) victory over the Iona College volleyball team Saturday afternoon. Shelby Erb led Iona with 18 kills on the day, followed by Morgan Young and Katie Brilla with 11 each. Alyssa Morales was the Gaels' top setter at 48. Beth Holly saw time in a new role as defensive specialist, tying with Young at 19 for the team lead in digs. Erb was next with 18.

After falling two games behind to the Greyhounds despite a strong performance, Iona pulled it together to win game three. Megan Dailey batted two aces early to keep the Gaels close before they surged ahead on a pair of kills by Erb and Brilla. The squad remained in the lead for the rest of the game. A string of three kills followed by an ace by Young finished off Loyola. However, the Greyhounds would come back to win game four by a small margin and seal the match victory.

The Gaels will be back in action at home on Monday, Nov. 6 at 7pm as they take to the court for Senior Day.