USTFCCCA Honors MSU Cross Country for Academic Success Feb 29, 2008
The Iona College men and the Stanford women were named the All-Academic Cross Country Teams of the Year. For a team to be considered for the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team award, they must have competed and compiled a team score at an NCAA Regional Meet and also have a minimum 3. (Msuspartans.com)
Lion Men, Women Named USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams Feb 28, 2008
For the second straight year, the Iona College Gaels took home the men's Academic Team of the Year, while Stanford took the honor on the women's side. For a team to be considered for the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team award, they must have competed and compiled a team score at a NCAA Regional Meet. (Lmulions.com)
Vagts Named CWPA Southern Division Player of the Week Feb 28, 2008
In Saturday's tournament opener vs. Iona College, Vagts tallied four goals, including three in the first half when the Maryland built a 6-2 lead en route to a 16-6 win. Later in the day, Vagts scored a pair of goals, including the game winner in a hard-fought 9-8 victory over Marist College. (Umterps.com)
Women's Cross Country Falcons Named an All-Academic Team Feb 27, 2008
Appalachian State University Arizona State University Arkansas State University Austin Peay State University Ball State University Baylor University Belmont University Binghamton University Boston College Bowling Green State University Bradley University Brigham Young University Brown University Butler University California Polytechnic State University California State University, Fresno Central Connecticut State University Central Michigan University Clemson University Coastal Carolina... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Maryland Water Polo Wins Three During Terrapin Invitational Feb 24, 2008
In the third game of the tournament, junior scored four goals to lead Maryland to a 16-6 victory over Iona College (0-2). The 16 goals eclipsed the Terps season high of 15 set vs. The Redlands earlier this month. (Umterps.com)
When you wish upon a star Feb 22, 2008
He played at Iona College for one year in 1986, after playing on his high school football team. Campbell also played for the Westchester Football League. (Orange Bulletin, CT)
Marist Stats Feb 22, 2008
71-83 L 1459 (20)Gavin, Jay (7)Stilphen, Ryan 1/21/08 7:30 p.m. * NIAGARA W 84-65 2529 (14)Goodwin, Dejuan (10)Benjamin, Spongy (14)Benjamin, Spongy 01/24/08 7:30 pm * at Iona College W 59-50 2023 (16)Gavin, Jay (10)Stilphen, Ryan (10)Farmer, Ben 1/27/08 4 p.m. * CANISIUS W 66-44 2422 (13)Gavin, Jay (10)Schneider, Ryan (13)Stilphen, Ryan 1/30/08 7:30 p.m. * RIDER UNIVERSITY 65-79 L 2129 (15)Farmer, Ben (7)Farmer, Ben 2/4/08 7:05 PM * at Siena 72-76 L 5697 (15)Gavin, Jay (6)Schneider, Ryan... (Csuvikings.com)
Area college baseball schedules Feb 22, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008. Published: Feb 22, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Feb 22, 2008 03:04 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
After spending years under Rick Pitino's tutelage, this coach is resurrecting a team Feb 21, 2008
Iona College coach Kevin Willard has helped turn a team that went 2-28 last season into a competitive MAAC program in his first year ... In the suburbs of New York City, Iona College, which had previously enjoyed success under alumnus Jeff Ruland, bottomed out. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Mission Bay site gets rave reviews Feb 18, 2008
A senior at Riverbank High, near Modesto, Fernandez won the day's closest race, outkicking Ryan Sheridan of Iona College to win the 8K in 24 minutes, 18 seconds. Sheridan finished one second back. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Greyhounds Place Third at MAAC Swimming & Diving Championships Feb 17, 2008
Iona College - 360 5. Niagara University - 310 6. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Men's Results Feb 11, 2008
54 1/27/2006 Richard Kiplagat, Iona College Name Year School Finals ================================================================ 1 2278 McLaren, Hayden PROVIDENCE 2:21. 50* 2 1556 Collin, Olivier CAVD 2:25. (Umassathletics.com)
2 standouts headed to FCS schools Feb 7, 2008
Hughes, an All-Region defensive lineman and standout center, is going to Iona College. Kilpatrick signed his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday at Abington Heights High School, accepting a grant-in-aid package from the Rams. (Scranton Times, PA)
UC Davis Beats Buffalo 4-3, Stays Perfect Jan 24, 2008
The only first-time opponent on the schedule is Iona College (Oct. 18), located in New Rochelle, N.Y. and a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Patroons Sign Colonie Grad Anthony Bruin Jan 8, 2008
Former Colonie High and Iona College star Anthony Bruin signing on with the CBA team. The rookie will take the spot of injured 7-1 center Will Bowers. (FOX23 News, NY)
SPAR Group Names James R. Segreto Chief Financial Officer Dec 17, 2007
He formerly served as chief financial officer of Supermarket Communications Systems, Inc., in Norwalk, CT. Segreto earned a master's degree in finance and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Iona College, in New Rochelle, NY. Cimitile, 53, was SPAR Group's chief financial officer since 1999. Jim Segreto is a highly experienced senior financial executive who understands our industry and knows our company extremely well,'' said Gary S. Raymond, SPAR Group's president and chief executive... (Primezone Releases)
Laurel, Pallotti wrestlers place at Meade tourney Dec 14, 2007
DeMarcus White led the Iona College football team with 49 catches and six touchdown catches this season. The senior averaged 12. (Laurel Leader, MD)
BUZZ MEETS WORLD: Burakoski spurns national interest to stay home and play for St. John's Dec 7, 2007
When she went to Iona College to visit a friend who plays there, a rival Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference school phoned Lewinger to wonder about her visit to New Rochelle and if Burakoski could take an official visit at their school, as well. Now, Burakoski doesn't have that stress, she can listen to the Rascal Flatts and Chris Brown and watch Smallville like other 16-year-olds. (Bayside Times, NY)
Philip DeFeo, who led Pacific Exchange through tough times, dies Dec 4, 2007
One of four sons of Italian immigrants, DeFeo was raised in Mount Vernon, N.Y., outside New York City, and graduated in 1968 from Iona College in nearby New Rochelle. After a stint at consumer products giant Procter e, DeFeo held a series of high-ranking financial services jobs, becoming CEO of mutual fund and brokerage company Van Eck Associates in New York before taking the top job at Pacific. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
SFA Looks For Third Straight Win Dec 1, 2007
The Tigers dropped their first five games of the year before knocking off Iona College in tournament play in Las Vegas. Jackson State is coming off a 61-49 loss to Southeastern Louisiana Tuesday in the Tigers' first home game of the season. (Sfajacks.com)
St. John's pastor celebrates 30 years as a priest Nov 29, 2007
After graduating from Iona College, Duff taught 5th grade and then 8th grade English and religion for five years at St. Anthony's Grammar School in the Bronx. Duff entered St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, in Yonkers in 1973 and was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood on Nov. 5, 1977. (Pawling News Chronicle, NY)
Thomson Names Bill Patrizio President of Broadcast Network Services Nov 27, 2007
Patrizio received his graduate and undergraduate degrees from Iona College. About Thomson World leader in digital video technologies. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Boys cross country runner of year Nov 26, 2007
School choices: He has visited or plans to visit Arizona State, Georgetown, Iona College, California and the Air Force Academy. Best of the rest: Matt Boughton (Phoenix Desert Vista), Derek Breinholt (Gilbert Highland), Bobby Evans (Rio Rico), Tim Freriks (Cottonwood Mingus), Humberto Gonzales (Laveen Cesar Chavez), Sherod Hardt (Queen Creek), Isaiah Klassen (Scottsdale Christian), Ronald Laban (Hopi), Denis Patrick (Phoenix Alhambra), Ben Schild (Prescott), Brian Shrader (Flagstaff Sinagua),... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Fans get a glimpse of bright Poly future Nov 21, 2007
While Cal Poly's season finale against Iona College on Saturday had little of the suspense and intrigue of last week's home loss to national power North Dakota State, it did offer a tantalizing glimpse of what could be in store for next season. The host Mustangs whacked the visiting Gaels to the tune of a 55-7 victory in front of 7,727 fans at Alex G. Spanos Stadium, ending the season on a high note thanks to an offensive barrage and stingy defense. (Lompoc Record, CA)
St. Louis Cardinals Add Five, Drop Two Nov 21, 2007
Mottes Cardinals career began when he was selected in the 19th round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft from Iona College. He was a catcher for his first three years as a professional. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Hopkins Places Seventh at Eastern Championships Nov 19, 2007
Riverside, CA) recorded a hat-trick, including the game-winner with 6:30 left in the fourth period, as the #20 Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays handled Iona College 9-6 in the seventh place game at the 2007 Eastern Championship hosted by Harvard University. Hopkins, which never trailed in the game, took the lead with 5:21 left in the first period on a shot by (Sr. (Hopkinssports.com)
Man denies brutal atack on trooper Nov 18, 2007
Doyle, who has battled back through therapy to run again, was a track and cross--country star as a student at St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket and Iona College. While competing for SRA, he twice earned all-state honors in cross-country, finishing 10th statewide as a junior and ninth his senior year. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Women's Basketball Game Notes vs. Iona Nov 17, 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College women's basketball team is set to host Iona College in non-conference action on Saturday, November 17 at Alumni Hall/Mullaney Gymnasium in Providence, R.I. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. For a complete set of Providence College game notes, please click on the link provided below. (Friars.com)
Brown Selected As Finalist For ARA Sportsmanship Award Nov 15, 2007
The other finalist include Alex Brink (QB) Washington State; Quentin Groves (DE) Auburn; Jacob Gutierrez (RB) Oklahoma; Dionte Johnson (FB) Ohio State; Thomas Keith (LB) Central Michigan; Micah Rucker (WR) Eastern Illinois; Jarrid Smith (OG) Florida Atlantic; Jeremy Thompson (DE) Wake Forest; and, Robert Valletti (LT) Iona College. ---www. (Uhcougars.com)
Rams Place 29th at NCAA Northeast Regional Championship Nov 12, 2007
Iona College took home the team title, with 37 points. All six of the Rhody harriers ran personal best times for the 10-kilometer course. (Gorhody.com)
Iona win away from MAAC title Nov 8, 2007
Guiding the unit is third-year defensive coordinator Ed Lynett, a former Scranton Prep All-Region defensive back and standout at Fordham University. If the Gaels and their intense defense win, they will secure their first outright Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship since 1993. (Scranton Times, PA)
FULTON’S BOGARDUS TAKES WRESTLING TOURNAMENT TITLE Nov 6, 2007
Abby Dixon recorded three assists this season as a freshman midfielder for the Iona College Gaels. Dixon played in 17 games, starting 15. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Doc to parents: Don't freak out about 'superbug' Nov 3, 2007
The New York press has reported at least seven students from Long Island, and 10 members from a sports team at Iona College, in New Rochelle, N.Y., have also been diagnosed. A Center for Disease Control report estimates that 90,000 Americans may contract MRSA infections each year. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mos Cardinals Drafts Nov 2, 2007
19th round selection was a solid defensive, but questionable hitting catcher out of Iona College. Management held out hopes that he would eventually show some progress with his bat but when he did not, the Cardinals converted him to a relief pitcher in 2006. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Former Player Sues NY College Over Staph Nov 2, 2007
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A former college football player has sued Iona College over an antibiotic-resistant staph infection he says nearly cost him his leg two years ago. Nick Zaffarese accused team trainers of initially brushing off his burgeoning methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, infection in September 2005. (Newsmax)
Ill. hospital to test patients for staph Oct 31, 2007
At least seven students on New Yorks Long Island were recently diagnosed with MRSA, as were 10 members of an athletic team at Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y.. Skin infection turns deadlyMost MRSA cases are relatively mild skin infections, but the bug can become life-threatening if it invades the body and infects the bloodstream or vital organs. (MSNBC -- Health)
FAU's Lamarre Named ASC Goalkeeper of the Week Oct 30, 2007
The Margate, FL native turned aside two shots in both a 1-0 double overtime win over Iona College and a 2-0 victory against Georgia State, totaling four saves in the mid-September event. . (Fausports.com)
Clarksville school system reports MSRA cases Oct 29, 2007
At least seven students on Long Island recently were diagnosed with MRSA, as were 10 members of an athletic team at Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y.. MRSA physically resembles a regular staph infection, which typically emerges as a pimple or boil that can be red, swollen and painful and generally contains pus or drainage. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Staph Shuts Down Kentucky School District Oct 28, 2007
At least seven students on New York's Long Island were recently diagnosed with MRSA, as were 10 members of an athletic team at Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y. However, a government report has estimated it may sicken more than 90,000 Americans each year. Related. (Fox News)
Source of NYC student's deadly staph infection a mystery Oct 28, 2007
At least seven students on Long Island recently were diagnosed with MRSA, as were 10 members of an athletic team at Iona College in New Rochelle. The bacteria can be carried by healthy people, living on their skin or in their noses. (Newsday)
"Superbug" Kills NYC Schoolboy Oct 27, 2007
At least seven students on Long Island have recently been diagnosed with MRSA, as were 10 members of an athletic team at Iona College in New Rochelle. The director of surveillance for the city Health Department's Bureau of Communicable Disease said the risk of other students contracting the infection from a computer keyboard or table, for example, was "extremely low." The director, Dr. Don Weiss, said the case of the student who died may have been complicated by other factors so far unknown. (CBS News)
Women's Cross Country Takes Third; Men Finish Fourth At MAAC Championships Oct 27, 2007
Nationally-ranked Iona College won both races to sweep the conference crowns. The Greyhound women had two Top-10 finishers and were led by junior , who took seventh overall in 23:15. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Laurel grad is catching on at Iona Oct 26, 2007
DeMarcus White, a Laurel High graduate, is a senior wide receiver for Iona College ... White was ready to begin his second season with the football team at Iona College, a National Football Championship Subdivision program about 15 miles north of New York City. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Marist Men's Cross County Ready For MAAC Meet Oct 26, 2007
Segni is one of Marist's fastest runners in school history at Van Cortlandt Park, where his best time of 25:13 was set this season at the Iona College Meet of Champions on Sept. 22nd. Raucci is coming off a strong race at the Albany Invitational, where his time of 24:41 set a course record. (Goredfoxes.com)
Staph 'superbug' kills B'klyn student Oct 26, 2007
Six high school students on Long Island took ill from staph infection earlier this week, and last week Iona College reported 10 cases of the infection. The looming public health crisis prompted lawmakers in Albany to get involved, with Assemb. (Newsday -- New York City)
Brooklyn Student Dies After Staph Infection Oct 26, 2007
At least seven students on Long Island have recently been diagnosed with MRSA, as were 10 members of an athletic team at Iona College in New Rochelle. The city Health Department said Thursday that MRSA likely killed a student at Intermediate School 211 in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, where an electronic marquee read: "Our hearts go out to our young angel!". (WNBC.com, NY)
2007 Patriot League Cross Country Championship Preview Oct 24, 2007
Navy, American and Army men finished fourth, fifth and seventh respectively in the Iona College Meet of Champions, while Navy, Bucknell and Colgate women placed 16th, 18th and 19th in the Paul Short Invitational. At the Leopard Invitational on Oct. 13, which was run on the same course as the Patriot League Championship, the American men and Bucknell women both finished in second place overall and were the top finishers out of the Patriot League schools in a meet that included six League... (Patriotleague.com)
NY college had 10 mild staph cases Oct 23, 2007
Health officials say nine athletes and a coach at Iona College in suburban New York have been infected. One of them was hospitalized but has been released. (MSNBC -- Health)
Logging On For Must Click TV Oct 23, 2007
Tom Umstead - Blog on Multichannel News. Tom Umstead focuses on TV programming in his column. (Multichannel News)
WHS student diagnosed with staph infection, not deadly strain Oct 23, 2007
Pennsylvania health officials have received "scattered reports" of infections at schools; Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y., reported two cases of MRSA involving athletes in late September. Information from The Associated Press was used in this story. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Pols call for prep against superbug Oct 22, 2007
Near New York, nine athletes and a coach at Iona College in Westchester contracted the superbug last week, the school announced on Friday. They are now recovering. (Newsday -- New York City)
10 men contract staph infections in NY Oct 22, 2007
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Nine athletes and a coach at Iona College contracted an antibiotic-resistant staph infection, which has spread through schools nationwide, health officials said Friday. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News)
10 Drug-Resistant Staph Cases Reported at N.Y. College Oct 21, 2007
10 Cases of Drug-Resistant Staph Reported at Iona College ... WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Westchester County is asking hospitals, doctors and colleges to report any cases of an antibiotic-resistant staph infection after 10 members of an Iona College athletic team were infected, a health official said. (Fox News)
Sports Insider Oct 21, 2007
In order to post on any of our blogs you must first with a log-in and valid email address and we encourage you to create a profile (). Exeter holds off upset-minded Goffstown. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
N.Y. College Hit By 'Superbug' Cases Oct 20, 2007
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Nine athletes and a coach at Iona College contracted an antibiotic-resistant staph infection, which has spread through schools nationwide, health officials said Friday. The outbreak was under control and the one student who was hospitalized has been released, said Dr. Joshua Lipsman, the health commissioner in Westchester County, just north of New York City. (Click2Houston, TX)
Stony Brook Women's Basketball Releases 2007-08 Schedule Oct 17, 2007
Stony Brook will face the University of Connecticut, who made it to the NCAA Elite Eight, on the road on November 11 following the home opener against Iona College on November 9. The Seawolves host two postseason teams in Sacred Heart University and Marist College who made it to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen on November 14 and November 16, respectively. (Goseawolves.org)
'Cats own the day Oct 16, 2007
Two great cuts, several key blocks, and 69 yards later, Boyle was in the endzone and UNH was off to the races, racking up 42 first half points on their way to a dominating 49-21 homecoming victory Saturday over Iona College within the friendly confines of Cowell Stadium. With senior quarterback Ricky Santos sidelined for the game, red shirt freshmen quarterback R.J. Toman effectively managed the offense, making the big plays when needed, and relying on two old football standbys to get the win:... (The New Hampshire, NH)
Bears Place 13th at ECAC Championship Oct 15, 2007
1 St. Bonaventure U. 293 303 596 +28 2 Sacred Heart Univ. 301 297 598 +30 3 Binghamton Univ. 283 317 600 +32 4 Rhode Island, U. of 296 305 601 +33 5 Connecticut, U. of 294 312 606 +38 6 Dartmouth College 313 296 609 +41 7 Iona College 303 309 612 +44 8 Yale University 312 302 614 +46 9 Harvard University 305 310 615 +47 10 Colgate University 307 309 616 +48 Holy Cross, Coll. of 306 310 616 +48 12 Central Connecticut 313 309 622 +54 13 Brown University 307 318 625 +57 14 Fairfield University 314... (Brownbears.com)
UNH routs Iona on Homecoming day Oct 14, 2007
Wide receiver Mike Boyle ran 69 yards for a touchdown on the third play from scrimmage, backup quarterback R.J. Toman completed 15-of-19 passes for 172 yards and a score, and 13th-ranked UNH won its second straight, 49-21 over Iona College in front of 11,068 at Cowell Stadium. "I thought the kids came out and played pretty well right from the get-go," UNH coach Sean McDonnell said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Skin infections spreading in many schools Oct 13, 2007
Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y., reported two cases of MRSA involving athletes in late September, and at least two dozen athletes at three New Hampshire schools recently came down with skin infections. . (Concord Monitor)
Schools report spike in staph infections Oct 13, 2007
Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y., reported two cases of MRSA involving athletes last month, and at least two dozen athletes at three New Hampshire schools recently came down with skin infections. . (Yahoo News)
Revealing injury information a gamble for coaches Oct 11, 2007
"I wish I could tell you what I know is going to happen. I've got no idea. I'm looking at it this way: If he's capable and is 80-percent Ricky, 85-percent Ricky, we'll play him because this game (against Iona College) is an important game.". Santos suffered a third-degree AC sprain in his throwing shoulder in the second quarter of last week's 35-30 win over Delaware. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
BAA puts on half-time show Oct 7, 2007
"The field for Boston is very solid," said Kiplagat, who has been doing a lot of long-distance runs of 18-19 miles while training in New Rochelle, N.Y., home of Iona College, where he earned both a bachelor's and master's degree. "Running on Sunday will be very hard.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
John Heneghan, 79; advocated maritime jobs for women and minorities Oct 5, 2007
He later graduated from Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y., and became the research and training director for the cement workers' union in Chicago. He received a master's degree in industrial relations from Loyola University in Chicago in 1957 and was an assistant professor at the school for the next six years. (Boston Globe)
Camaioni Named MAAC Rookie of the Week Oct 2, 2007
60 kills per game in three matches last week, setting a career-high with 19 in the Greyhounds' four-game victory on Sunday at Iona College. Earlier in the week, the Williamstown, N.J., native posted 16 kills in three games, as Loyola (12-8 overall, 4-2 MAAC) defeated Wagner. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
