Iona rallied from an early deficit to even the match, then erased a four-point gap late in the fourth set to tie it at 22-22. Marist answered with the final three points to win 3-1.

By the Numbers
  • Marist won 25-12, 22-25, 25-19, 25-22.
  • Julia Leonardo led Iona with 16 kills, a .326 hitting percentage and 17 digs.
  • Avery Gaume had 22 digs; Buse Tinaz added double-digit kills.
  • Grace Daniels and Jaylyn Simon each recorded at least 20 assists.
What’s Next

Iona travels to Massachusetts on Friday to face Merrimack. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m., with the match streaming on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Iona showed resilience in its comeback efforts, but Marist closed out the match when it mattered most.