Iona battled Siena in all three sets but couldn’t overcome the Saints’ scoring runs, falling 25-18, 25-20, 25-21. Emma Koceja led the Gaels with 10 kills and 13 digs, while Avery Gaume had a team-high 21 digs.

By the Numbers
  • Iona lost by set scores of 18-25, 20-25 and 21-25.
  • Koceja recorded 10 kills and 13 digs.
  • Gaume led Iona with 21 digs; Siena’s Wire and Miller each had 12 kills.
State of Play
  • The Gaels had early leads in the first and third sets, but Siena responded with runs to take control.
  • Iona’s next match is against Marist at home, with first serve scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday.
Bottom Line

Iona showed fight but couldn’t turn its rallies into a set win; sharper responses to opponents’ scoring runs will be key against Marist.