Merrimack 51, at Iona 58

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Interstat) — In a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women’s basketball game defined by defensive pressure and critical late-game execution, the Iona Gaels held off a persistent Merrimack Warriors squad for a 58-51 victory on Wednesday afternoon at the Hynes Center. A crowd of 1,525 saw the Gaels improve to 11-6 overall, while Merrimack evened its record at 8-8. The most important part of the game unfolded in the final three minutes, as Iona leveraged its defense and composure at the free-throw line to seal the win after Merrimack had closed to within a single possession. Leading 50-48… Read more...