๐๏ธ A new era begins.
The MAAC officially becomes the Metro Conference on July 1, 2026 - a bold new identity built for the future of collegiate athletics while honoring 45 years of tradition.
Proud to continue representing Iona Athletics in the Metro Conference. ๐ด๐ก
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No more acronyms. No more confusion. This is who we are.
Welcome to The Metro
Learn more about the full brand launch coming July 1.
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Strong semester for the Maroon & Gold in the classroom ๐๐ฅ
The Gaels posted a 3.64 team GPA this spring, earning the second-highest mark in the department! ๐
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๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐น๐น-๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
Congratulations to Melissa Gordon on being named to @NFCAorg Northeast Third Team All-Region!
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Final: Marist 4, Iona 0
The 2026 season comes to a close in the MAAC Championship. The Gaels finish the year with a 27-26 record and a 18-10 MAAC record.
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๐ฎ๐จ๐ด๐ฌ๐ซ๐จ๐: Clash with the Red Foxes in the #MAACSB Championship!
๐: No. 1 Marist
๐: Poughkeepsie, NY
๐๏ธ: Softball Park at Gartland Field
โฐ: 9 AM (and 11 AM if win)
๐บ: ESPN+
๐: https://t.co/EN7kDvnkyn
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Championship Preview ๐๏ธ
@IonaSoftball Head Coach Andy Russo and MAAC Defensive Player of the Year Sara Piรฑa preview the Championship matchup as the Gaels look to capture the 2026 MAAC Softball title!
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๐จSchedule Update๐จ
Due to inclement weather our MAAC Championship round matchup against No. 1 Marist has been moved to Sunday, May 10.
First pitch is slated for 9 AM from Gartland Field and will air on ESPN+.
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#GAELSWIN!!!
The Gaels are moving on to the MAAC Championship for the first time since 2014!
Hannah Werth delivered the walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 8th for the Maroon & Gold! Rachael Morales and Sara Piรฑa both tallied 3-hit games for the Gaels!
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Home run party in the first inning for the Gaels!
Rachael with her 3rd HR of the day, Addie launched a 2-run ๐ฃ and Hailey with her 2nd HR of the championship!
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๐ฎ๐จ๐ด๐ฌ๐ซ๐จ๐: Battle with the Bobcats for a spot in the #MAACSB Championship!
๐: No. 5 Quinnipiac
๐: Poughkeepsie, NY
๐๏ธ: Softball Park at Gartland Field
โฐ: 5 PM
๐บ: ESPN+
๐: https://t.co/EN7kDvnkyn
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Final: Marist 12, Iona 7
Rachael went 3-for-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI. Sara and Hailey both registered two hits and an RBI.
The Gaels will take on the winner of No. 5 Quinnipiac/No. 4 Sacred Heart this afternoon in the losers bracket final at approximately 4 PM.
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๐ฎ๐จ๐ด๐ฌ๐ซ๐จ๐: Rise and shine for some morning postseason action!
The Gaels are set for an 11:15 AM showdown versus the Red Foxes!
๐: No. 1 Marist
๐: Poughkeepsie, NY
๐๏ธ: Softball Park at Gartland Field
โฐ: 11:15 AM
๐บ: ESPN+
๐: https://t.co/EN7kDvnkyn
#GaelNation
๐ฎ๐จ๐ด๐ฌ๐ซ๐จ๐: Rise and shine for some morning postseason action!
The Gaels are set for an 11:15 AM showdown versus the Red Foxes!
๐: No. 1 Marist
๐: Poughkeepsie, NY
๐๏ธ: Softball Park at Gartland Field
โฐ: 11:15 AM
๐บ: ESPN+
๐: https://t.co/EN7kDvnkyn
#GaelNation