Saint Francis (PA) 31, at Iona 50

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle defined by frigid shooting, the Iona Gaels defeated the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash 50-31 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Friday at the Hynes Center. The contest, which saw both teams combine for a historically low offensive output, was controlled from the outset by the Gaels, who improved to 4-1 on the season. The loss extended Saint Francis’ difficult start, dropping the Red Flash to 0-7. Iona never trailed, establishing an early lead and methodically extending it as Saint Francis’ offensive woes persisted throughout the night. The Gaels opened the… Read more...