NEW ROCHELLE, NY – Despite a valiant and well-scouted effort by Killian, Hofstra's Willie Pride took down Iona's still-beloved Gael in an epic battle of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Willie pride won the best-of-three contest 2-0, meaning that the Pride will have home-court advantage later this season.
The Iona College men's basketball program will travel to Hempstead, NY and the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on Wednesday, December 23. It is the first of the three-game series between the two programs. The home site of each contest will alternate each year.
Rock Paper Scissors Results
Round One
Willie Pride - Paper
(WINNER)
Killian the Gael - Rock
Round Two (first throw) - TIE
Willie Pride - Paper
Killian the Gael - Paper
Round Two (second throw)
Willie Pride - Paper
(WINNER)
Killian the Gael - Rock
FINAL SCORE: Willie Pride 2, Killian the Gael 0
Following the truly intense battle between the two mascots, Iona head coach
Rick Pitino and Hofstra associate head coach Mike Farrelly took questions from the media regarding the upcoming 2020-21 contest and season.
Also, of note, tonight, Thursday, November 5, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is announcing the 2020-21 Preseason Awards and Preseason Coaches' Poll. To see the results live, tune into ESPN3 at 7 PM. Stay tuned to ICGaels.com and Iona social media platforms for more information before and after the announcements.
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