Iona University baseball team lost a close 9-8 game to Villanova at Villanova Ballpark, despite outhitting the Wildcats 12-10. Notable performances included Josiah Ragsdale's 3-for-4 game with a milestone 100th career hit on a home run and Anthony Zollo's three-run homer. Villanova took the lead with key home runs but Iona fought back, with multiple players contributing to the offensive effort.

By the Numbers
  • Iona had 12 hits compared to Villanova's 10.
  • Ragsdale hit his 100th career hit with a solo home run.
State of Play
  • Iona lost a close 9-8 game to Villanova despite a strong offensive performance.
  • Both teams will compete for the series win at Villanova Ballpark tomorrow.
What's Next

Both teams will continue their series, battling for the win at Villanova Ballpark tomorrow.

Bottom Line

Iona Baseball's effort fell short in a back-and-forth battle against Villanova, but the team remains poised to bounce back and compete for the series win in the upcoming game.