Iona VB Falls to Rider In A Friday Night Matchup

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Iona University volleyball team opened its New Jersey weekend against Rider University, dropping the first two sets before rallying to claim the third. However, the Broncs held off the Gaels’ comeback effort in the fourth set to secure a four-set victory. SET 1: The Maroon & Gold found themselves in an early deficit, trailing 6-2. With Rider leading 8-3, a kill from sophomore Julia Leonardo sparked a 4-1 run that brought the Gaels within two at 9-7. The Broncs responded with a 6-2 run of their own to extend their lead to 15-9. After several back-and-forth…