https://ionagaels.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Iona University Athleticsen-us60https://ionagaels.com/news/2026/6/5/a-family-legacy-built-on-the-field-honoring-the-career-of-longtime-iona-baseball-coach-al-zoccolillo.aspxhttps://ionagaels.com/news/2026/6/5/a-family-legacy-built-on-the-field-honoring-the-career-of-longtime-iona-baseball-coach-al-zoccolillo.aspxBaseball

Iona Baseball's soon-to-be renovated homefield will be named in honor of the record-setting head coach who led the Gaels for 18 seasons.]]>Al Zoccolillo ParkFri, 5 Jun 2026 13:30:00 EST120661https://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/28/general-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-announces-rebrand-to-the-metro-conference.aspxhttps://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/28/general-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-announces-rebrand-to-the-metro-conference.aspxBaseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming & Diving, Men's XC/Track & Field, Men's Water Polo, Women's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming & Diving, Women's XC/Track & Field, Volleyball, Women's Water Polo, Softball, SAAC, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Golf, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) announced today the conference will officially transition to the Metro Conference beginning July 1, 2026. The new identity was developed to establish a clearer, more modern, and distinct identity while honoring the tradition and foundation built over the last 45 years.]]>Metro Conference x IonaThu, 28 May 2026 09:10:00 EST220656https://ionagaels.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-teams-and-matchups-for-the-inaugural-america-east-metro-challenge-announced.aspxhttps://ionagaels.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-teams-and-matchups-for-the-inaugural-america-east-metro-challenge-announced.aspxMen's Basketball

The America East Conference and Metro Conference today announced the participating schools and the full schedule of games for the inaugural America East – Metro Basketball Challenge, set for the start of the 2026 men's and women's basketball seasons.]]>America East - Metro Conference ChallengeMon, 1 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EST320660https://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/30/womens-xc-track-field-gunton-completes-action-at-ncaa-east-first-rounds-with-strong-5k-semifinal-performance.aspxhttps://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/30/womens-xc-track-field-gunton-completes-action-at-ncaa-east-first-rounds-with-strong-5k-semifinal-performance.aspxWomen's XC/Track & Field

Junior Tayla Gunton represented the Iona University women's outdoor track team at the NCAA East First Rounds on Saturday at the University of Kentucky Track and Field Complex. Competing in the 5,000-meter semifinal, Gunton concluded the Gaels' season with another strong performance against the nation's top distance runners.]]>Tayla Gunton - 5k NCAA East SemifinalSat, 30 May 2026 22:30:00 EST1720659https://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/29/mens-xc-track-field-coles-cartieaux-compete-at-ncaa-east-first-rounds-conclude-2025-26-campaigns.aspxhttps://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/29/mens-xc-track-field-coles-cartieaux-compete-at-ncaa-east-first-rounds-conclude-2025-26-campaigns.aspxMen's XC/Track & Field

Junior Aiden Coles and freshman Baptiste Cartieaux represented the Iona University men's outdoor track team Friday at the NCAA East First Rounds at the University of Kentucky Track and Field Complex in Lexington, Kentucky.]]>Aiden Coles, Baptiste CartieauxFri, 29 May 2026 19:26:00 EST920658https://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/28/womens-xc-track-field-gunton-competes-in-10k-at-ncaa-east-first-rounds-gunton-competes-in-10k-places-22nd-at-ncaa-east.aspxhttps://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/28/womens-xc-track-field-gunton-competes-in-10k-at-ncaa-east-first-rounds-gunton-competes-in-10k-places-22nd-at-ncaa-east.aspxWomen's XC/Track & Field

Junior Tayla Gunton represented the Iona University women's outdoor track team at the NCAA East First Rounds on Thursday evening at the University of Kentucky Track and Field Complex.]]>Tayla Gunton - NCAA East 10kThu, 28 May 2026 23:04:00 EST1720657https://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/27/mens-xc-track-field-coles-advances-in-1500-boltz-competes-in-10k-at-ncaa-east-first-rounds.aspxhttps://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/27/mens-xc-track-field-coles-advances-in-1500-boltz-competes-in-10k-at-ncaa-east-first-rounds.aspxMen's XC/Track & Field

Junior Aiden Coles and sophomore Ollie Boltz represented the Iona University men's outdoor track team Wednesday at the NCAA East First Rounds at the University of Kentucky Track and Field Complex.]]>Aiden Coles, Ollie BoltzWed, 27 May 2026 22:30:00 EST920655https://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/26/iona-softball-represented-csc-academic-all-district-softball-team.aspxhttps://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/26/iona-softball-represented-csc-academic-all-district-softball-team.aspxSoftball

NEW ROCHELLE, NY— The Iona University softball team were represented with five student-athletes named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® team as announced by the organization on Tuesday afternoon.]]>2026 Iona Softball CSC Academic All-District HonoreesTue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 EST2220653https://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/20/ncaa-regional-comes-to-a-close-for-iona-mens-golf.aspxhttps://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/20/ncaa-regional-comes-to-a-close-for-iona-mens-golf.aspxMen's Golf

MARANA, AZ – The Iona University men's golf team put the finishing touches on a historic, groundbreaking season on Wednesday, wrapping up play at the NCAA Marana Regional. Competing against one of the nation's most elite postseason fields at the challenging layout of The Gallery Golf Club, the Gaels finished in 13th place with a three-round total of 882 (+18).]]>Iona Golf NCAA Regional 2026Wed, 20 May 2026 18:29:00 EST520651https://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/19/mens-golf-gaels-bounce-back-in-round-two-with-a-5-under-team-score.aspxhttps://ionagaels.com/news/2026/5/19/mens-golf-gaels-bounce-back-in-round-two-with-a-5-under-team-score.aspxMen's Golf

MARANA, AZ — The Iona University men's golf team turned in a historic performance during the second round of the 2026 NCAA Marana Regional on Tuesday. Battling the challenging 7,317-yard layout at The Gallery Golf Club, the Gaels carded a spectacular 5-under par 283.]]>Sean Richards NCAA Regional Tue, 19 May 2026 19:33:00 EST520650