POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – The Iona University volleyball team stormed to victory vs. Marist in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play on the road at McCann Arena. Unfazed after dropping the first set to Marist, the Gaels went on to win the match 3-1 with set scores of 23-25, 26-24, 25-20, and 25-23. Standout performances from rookie Kari Smith, graduate Grace Ehler, and senior Kenzie Wiggins - who totaled 16.0, 10.0, and 10.0 points respectively, made the difference in a grueling back-and-forth contest. The Gaels have won their last two contests and now three straight vs. the Red Foxes. It was the team's first win in Poughkeepsie since the 2020-21 season.
IONA PERFORMERS
- Smith's 16 points were a result of an 11-kill, four-ace, and a solo block outing. The Peachtree City, GA netted collegiate career highs in all four categories.
- Wiggins tallied another double-double, with 10 kills and match-leading 19 digs.
- Rookie Jaylyn Simon tallied 23 assists and nine digs, while also taking home a career-high three aces.
- Graduate Grace Ehler totaled nine kills, with a match-point winning kill, part of a four-kill fourth set effort.
- Sophomore libero Sanem Bas posted 14 digs and was 16-for-17 on serve receptions.
The Opponent
- Sara Dasic collected a double-double, leading all players with 20 kills along with her 17 digs.
- Jamison White led with a match-high 42 assists and totaled a season-high 10 digs.
- Alyssa White totaled two blocks and a further seven kills.
UP NEXT
The Gaels continue their Route 9 road trip this weekend when they head to Loudonville to take on the Siena at 2 p.m. Sunday.
