Griffin, McGill help Iona outlast Quinnipiac, 87-82, in 2OT

Roland Griffin scored 18 of 20 points after halftime and finished with nine rebounds, Rickey McGill had 17 points, seven rebounds and eight assists and Iona beat Quinnipiac 87-82 in double overtime NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Roland Griffin scored 18 of 20 points after halftime and finished with nine rebounds, Rickey McGill had 17 points, seven rebounds and eight assists and Iona beat Quinnipiac 87-82 in double overtime on Friday night. Schadrac Casimir added 14 points and Deyshonee Much scored 11 for Iona .

Reese helps Canisius get sweep of co-MAAC leader Iona, 84-82

Isaiah Reese scored 21 points but more importantly milked five critical seconds off the clock in the closing secon DURHAM, N.H. - Iba Camara became New Hampshire's all-time rebounder, scored the final five points and blocked a last-second shot in a 5 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Isaiah Reese scored 21 points but more importantly milked five critical seconds off the clock in the closing seconds and Canisius edged Iona 84-82 on Sunday in a showdown of Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference co-leaders. Iona pulled within one on a pair of free throws by Rickey McGill with 8.9 seconds left.

No Confidence: New Rochelle Schools Union Chief Throws High School…

Martin Daly, President of the New Rochelle Federation of United School Employees issued an unprecedented, blistering "Dear Colleagues" letter Friday night to members of the union which represents all full-time pedagogical staff and service-related professionals, including security staff, in the City School District of New Rochelle. Daly disclosed that the union's building-level committee, which represents all of the full-time teachers and staff at New Rochelle High School has been complaining for years that the school was out of control and they were ignored by building leadership which includes New Rochelle High School Principal Reggie Richardson and Assistant Principal Joseph Starvaggi.

Iona shoot 57 percent from arc in 91-64 victory over Rider

Schadrac Casimir scored 15 points, Deyshonee Much 14 and Iona shot 57 percent from the arc in beating Rider 91-64 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Schadrac Casimir scored 15 points, Deyshonee Much 14 and Iona shot 57 percent from the arc in beating Rider 91-64 on Sunday. The Gaels made 16 of 28 3-point tries with Much and Jan Svandrlik, who scored 12 points, sinking four each.

Men’s Basketball Drops Close Game at the Barclays Center

For the second time in their brief history, The College of New Rochelle's men's basketball team had the great honor of playing at the Barclays Center, home of the National Basketball Association's Brooklyn Nets. This year's game turned out to be a wild one as the Blue Angels lost to the College of St. Elizabeth Eagles by the score of 98 - 96. The first half had seven ties and eight lead changes in what was a back and forth affair.

Iona pulls away late to earn a 71-69 win over rival Siena

Schadrac Casimir scored 17points, including a key layup that pushed the lead to six points with just under two minutes remaining, and Iona knocked off Siena NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Schadrac Casimir scored 17points, including a key layup that pushed the lead to six points with just under two minutes remaining, and Iona knocked off Siena 71-69 in a Metro Atlantic battle of long-time rivals Thursday. The game was the 111th meeting between the schools.

Men’s Basketball Wins Second Straight Against Touro

The College of New Rochelle's men's basketball team concluded their first semester slate of games on Tuesday night as they captured their second consecutive win, defeating Touro College by the score of 85 to 62. The win was the team's fourth in its last five contests. They now enter Winter break with a record of five wins and six losses.

Women’s Basketball Falls to USMMA

The College of New Rochelle women's basketball team hosted the United States Merchant Marine Academy on Monday afternoon at the Monroe Athletic Complex. The Blue Angels lost to the Mariners by a final score of 40 - 74. Sophomore Melissa Perez and senior Chelsea Thomas both scored a team-high nine points apiece.

McGill leads late rally in Iona’s 73-69 victory

Rickey McGill scored 19 points, including nine in a game-ending 25-11 run over the final four minutes as Iona rallied to beat Saint Peter's 73-69 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Rickey McGill scored 19 points, including nine in a game-ending 25-11 run over the final four minutes as Iona rallied to beat Saint Peter's 73-69 on Friday night. The Peacocks , hoping to end a five-game losing streak to the Gaels , led 58-48 after two Sam Idowu free throws before a jumper by McGill started a string of 14 straight Iona points.

NHL puts on Classic show between Rangers and Sabres at Citi Field

... most of the game and really enjoying it, looking around when I could," said Kevin Shattenkirk, a Mets fan from New Rochelle who fired the power-play shot on net that resulted in a rebound and J.T. Miller's goal at 2:43 of overtime. "It was a lot of ...

Columbus Hosts Chess Competition

Five inches of snow did not deter the more than 100 chess players who gathered at Columbus Elementary School on Saturday, Dec. 9, to participate in the National Scholastic Chess Foundation Columbus Winter Scholastic. The City School District of New Rochelle was represented by students from Isaac E. Young, Albert Leonard, Columbus, Webster and Ward.

How UConn’s Geno Auriemma and Chris Dailey Built Women’s Basketball’s Best Dynasty in Storrs

If women's college basketball had the same rulebook in 1985 as it does today, UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma wouldn't have even been on the sideline to see his first-ever victory: A 73-67 win over Iona on Nov. 24, 1985 in New Rochelle, NY. "Geno got two technicals," said associate head coach Chris Dailey.

Four Alumni Inducted to NRHS Wall of Fame

A former Jacksonville Jaguars player, a New Rochelle City Councilman, a prominent Yale doctor and a state Solicitor General joined fellow prominent alumni on the New Rochelle High School Wall of Fame on Wednesday. The inductees were: former football safety Courtney Greene; City Councilman Jared Rice; Dr. Roy Herbst of the Yale Cancer Center; and Tennessee Solicitor General Andree Kahn Blumstein.

Iona rallies past Fairleigh Dickinson 82-75 behind Svandrlik

Jan Svandrlik set career highs with 27 points and six 3-pointers, and Iona rallied to beat Fairleigh Dickinson 82-75 in its home opener NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Jan Svandrlik set career highs with 27 points and six 3-pointers, and Iona rallied to beat Fairleigh Dickinson 82-75 on Saturday in its home opener. Schadrac Casimir added 21 points, TK Edogi had 12 with eight rebounds, and Rickey McGill scored 11 with a career-high 12 rebounds for the Gaels , who made 26 of 33 free throws - including 11 in the final 1:09.

Balance leads St. Francis (BKN) past New Rochelle 104-79

Glen Sanabria totaled 19 points, Chauncey Hawkins and Jalen Jordan scored 18 apiece and St. Francis cruised to a 104-79 win over Division II member New Rochelle NEW YORK - Glen Sanabria totaled 19 points, Chauncey Hawkins and Jalen Jordan scored 18 apiece and St. Francis cruised to a 104-79 win over Division II member New Rochelle on Thursday night. Sanabria hit 8 of 15 shots, including three 3-pointers, and added seven rebounds and seven assists for the Terriers .

Four Alumni Achieve NRHS Wall of Fame

A former Jaguars football player, a state Solicitor General, a New Rochelle City Councilman and a prominent Yale doctor will be added to the New Rochelle High School Wall of Fame at a ceremony on Nov. 29. The inductees are: Courtney Greene , a former safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars; City Councilman Jared Rice who is also a partner in the New Rochelle law firm of Rice and Rice; Dr. Roy S. Herbst , Chief of Medical Oncology at the Yale Cancer Center; and Dr. AndrA e Kahn Blumstein , the Solicitor General for the State of Tennessee. The event begins at 5 p.m. in the House II stack area of the high school, 265 Clove Road.

Westchester Woman Appointed To A Top Position In NHL League Office

A Westchester native has worked her way up to the top and has earned a prestigious position inside the National Hockey League's front office. Kim Davis, who calls New Rochelle home, has been named the NHL's Executive Vice President of Social Impact, Growth Initiatives of Legislative Affairs, where she will report directly to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and the league's owners.

Leissner scores 19, New Hampshire jets away for 75-59 win

Blake Simmons had 17 points with five assists as Evansville thumped Oakland City 98-56 on Saturday to stop a two-gam NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Jan Svandrlik set career highs with 27 points and six 3-pointers, and Iona rallied to beat Fairleigh Dickinson 82- DURHAM, N.H. - Tanner Leissner scored 19 points, pulled down 12 rebounds and New Hampshire dominated from the opening tip, defeating Bryant 75-59 on Saturday. Jordan Reed drained a 3-pointer before the game was 20 seconds old, John Ogwuche stole Bryant's first possession, grabbed an offensive rebound after Iba Camara's miss and put the ball back up himself.