MAAC Hoops Shootaround Ian Sacks
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The MAAC Hoops Shootaround Podcast, hosted by Ian Sacks, surveys the basketball action around the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
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MAAC Season Preview with Jaden Daly
Daly Dose of Hoops founder Jaden Daly joins the MAAC Hoops Shootaround Podcast with Ian Sacks to preview the upcoming MAAC basketball season. Jaden reviews Iona being tabbed as the unanimous favorite on the men's side, the impact of transfers on the league, and who he thinks can surprise some people this season. The season kicks off Nov. 9.
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Champions Edition: Iona and Marist Take Home the Crowns
Iona won a record 13th title on the men’s side with a 60-51 victory over Fairfield. The Gaels have won the title in each of the last five completed tournaments. Marist dominated Saint Peter’s 69-30 to claim its record 11th championship. The Red Foxes are back on top for the first time in seven years. Asante Gist and Willow Duffell were named the most outstanding players.
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Title Games Set: Iona vs. Fairfield; Marist vs. Saint Peter’s
In the men’s bracket, Iona became the first No. 9 seed to reach the championship game after a win over No. 5 Niagara. The Gaels will face No. 7 Fairfield after the Stags edged third-seeded Saint Peter’s. On the women’s end, top-seed Marist moved past No. 4 Fairfield, and No. 3 Saint Peter’s defeated No. 7 Rider to set up a meeting of the two Coach of the Year award winners. The Peacocks are in the title game for the first time since 2002.
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Major Award Winners and Quarterfinals Results
Siena’s Manny Camper and Quinnipiac’s Mackenzie DeWees took home the Player of the Year honors. The men’s quarterfinals featured three upsets as Saint Peter’s was the only higher seed to advance. In the women’s bracket, Rider stunned Quinnipiac.
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MAAC Tournament Opening Round
On the men’s side, Fairfield survived an overtime thriller against Manhattan. No. 11 Rider upset Canisius. Iona cruised to a victory over Quinnipiac. For the women, Rider defeated Monmouth in a low-scoring affair. Siena topped Niagara to advance as well.
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MAAC Tournament Preview and All-MAAC Teams
The MAAC Tournament begins Monday night. A full look at the men’s and women’s brackets. Plus, a review of the players named to the All-MAAC First, Second, Third and All-Rookie Teams.