Volleyball Swept By Iona

New Rochelle, N.Y. — Niagara volleyball came close but was swept by Iona 31-29, 25-16, 25-23 at Hynes Athletics Center. The Purple Eagles fell to 1-14, 0-7 Metro, while the Gaels improved to 10-9, 5-2 Metro. First set Niagara trailed for nearly the entire first set. After a 1-1 tie, the Purple Eagles did not lead until 25-24. Iona’s block went up early to build a 4-1 lead. Iona stretched the margin to 18-11 with a 5-0 run. Grace Daniels served the last four points, the final one an ace against Katelynn Rottman. Niagara answered with a 4-0 run of…