Iona | College Basketball

Pryor's bucket at OT buzzer lifts NMSU over New Mexico 78-76

By Glen Rosales Dec. 06, 2021 11:49 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Nate Pryor’s over-the-back flip rolled in at the overtime buzzer to give New Mexico State a wild 78-76 victory over New Mexico, after which...

Junior Joseph carries Iona past Rider 80-54 in MAAC opener

Dec. 03, 2021 10:56 PM EST
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Nelly Junior Joseph recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds to lift Iona to an 80-54 win over Rider on Friday night. ...

Slazinski scores 20 to lead Iona over Marist 78-71

Dec. 01, 2021 11:15 PM EST
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Quinn Slazinski had a career-high 20 points as Iona topped Marist 78-71 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opener on Wednesday...

Miami guard Kameron McGusty, center, tries to grab a rebound in between Alabama forward Noah Gurley, left, and Alabama forward Darius Miles, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Jacob M. Langston)

Ellis scores 22 for No. 10 Alabama in 96-64 win over Miami

By Mark Didtler Nov. 28, 2021 08:41 PM EST

Iona coach Rick Pitino calls to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Jacob M. Langston)

Self bests Pitino in 1st meeting, No. 4 Kansas tops Iona

By Mark Didtler Nov. 28, 2021 03:48 PM EST

Sheppard scores 25 to lift Belmont over Iona 72-65

Nov. 26, 2021 09:39 PM EST
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Ben Sheppard matched his career high with 25 points as Belmont topped Iona 72-65 on Friday night. Nick Muszynski had...

Drake guard D.J. Wilkins drives around Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Jacob M. Langston)

Quinerly scores 18 points, No. 10 Alabama beats Drake 80-71

By Mark Didtler Nov. 26, 2021 06:57 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Oats looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iona, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Jacob M. Langston)

Clayton, Joseph secure Iona's 72-68 win over No. 10 Alabama

By Mark Didtler Nov. 25, 2021 07:35 PM EST

Van Eyck scores 17 to lead Iona over Appalachian St. 65-53

Nov. 10, 2021 01:06 AM EST
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Dylan van Eyck had 17 points and eight rebounds as Iona defeated Appalachian State 65-53 on Tuesday night in a season opener. ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 16 1897 — Michigan beats Ohio State 34-0 at Ann Arbor, the first meeting between theses storied rivals. 1932 —...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
Oct. 15 1933 — The Philadelphia Eagles play their first NFL game and suffers a 56-0 loss to the New York Giants. 1961 —...

Louisville suspends head coach Chris Mack for 6 games

By Dylan Lovan Aug. 27, 2021 02:21 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The University of Louisville said Friday that it is suspending head basketball coach Chris Mack for six games for failing to follow...

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2009, file photo, Big East commissioner John Marinatto speaks at a news conference in New York. Marinatto, who was commissioner of the Big East during a tumultuous period of conference realignment across college sports, had died. He was 64. Providence College, Marinatto's alma mater and the school where he began a long career in college sports, said he died Saturday, June 12, 2021. A cause of death was not immediately released. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin, File)

John Marinatto, ran Big East in time of tumult, dies at 64

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 14, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 2, 2007, file photo, Florida watches the "One Shining Moment" video after winning the title game against Ohio State in the NCAA Final Four basketball championship in Atlanta. Florida won 84-75. Nearly everyone involved in the men’s college basketball tournament, it seems, cherishes a “One Shining Moment” memory. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

'The ball is tipped': Recollections of 'One Shining Moment'

By Howard Fendrich And Stephen Whyno Apr. 04, 2021 11:12 AM EDT

In this 2019 photo provided by UCLA Athletics, Hep Cronin, left, sits with his son UCLA men's basketball coach Mick Cronin, right, at the Wooden's booth at VIP's Cafe in the Tarzana section of Los Angeles where legendary UCLA coach John Wooden used to have breakfast every morning. Mike's dad has become an unlikely celebrity during the Bruins' run to the Final Four in his son's second season in Westwood. (UCLA Athletics via AP)

Father Hep: Cronin's dad relishes UCLA's run to Final Four

By Joe Reedy Apr. 02, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 01:00 PM EDT
April 7 1940 — Jimmy Demaret wins the Masters with a four-stroke triumph over Lloyd Mangrum. Mangrum shoots an opening round 64, a course...

Siena extends men's hoops coach Maciariello 3 years

Mar. 26, 2021 07:24 PM EDT
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Siena men’s basketball coach Carmen Maciariello has signed a three-year contract extension, the school announced Friday. ...