Siena swept Iona 3-0 on Friday, using a stronger attack and timely scoring runs to earn a key Metro League win. The Saints moved into a tie with Marist in the standings, while Iona slipped outside the conference’s top-six playoff spots.

By the Numbers
  • Siena won 25-18, 25-20, 25-21.
  • Siena recorded 46 kills and hit .185; Iona had 38 kills and hit .108.
  • Siena improved to 15-12 overall and 9-4 in Metro play; Iona fell to 11-14 and 6-7.
  • Brianna Miller and Gabrielle Wire each had 12 kills; Brooke Malek led Siena with 21 digs.
Yes, But

Iona made late pushes in the first two sets and tied the third at 16, but Siena answered each time and closed out all three sets.

What's Next

Siena visits Manhattan on Saturday at 2 p.m. Manhattan is 6-18 overall and 5-8 in Metro play.

Bottom Line

The sweep strengthens Siena’s position in the conference race, with its next match offering a chance to keep pace near the top of the standings.