Iona College NCAA News

Derwin Kitchen scored 16 points, Chris Singleton added 13 and Florida State beat Iona 54-49 on Thursday night at the Old Spice Classic.

GAME NOTES: The Old Spice Classic in Orlando tips off tonight and taking center stage in one of the matchups will be the Iona Gaels and the Florida State Seminoles, as the two teams tangle at the Milk House.

Scott Machado scored 20 points, including 11 in the final 5:49, as Iona remained undefeated with an 80-68 victory over Norfolk State on Saturday.

Kid, we're taking the ball away. You can line up as a slot receiver. Catch some passes.

Junior John Holland and the Terriers will kick off their season Friday night against Iona.

Scott Machado scored 16 points and four other Iona players scored in double figures to beat Boston University 82-73 in the season opener for both teams on Friday night.

Iona College forward Alejo Rodriguez says Gaels have the complete package this year.

SCOUTING THE NEWCOMERS: This is a deep class and one that has been made even better with the return of two players who missed their freshman seasons with injuries.

Kevin Willard's stay in New Rochelle reaches a third season, and he just keeps adding new faces.

A solid team in 2008-2009 finishing third in the conference, Rider should once again be a respectable opponent this season.

Sacred Heart senior Brian Friedman, a graduate of Point Pleasant Boro High School, rolled up career-highs of 134 yards rushing and two rushing touchdowns to lead the Pioneers past Saint Francis, Pa., 29-7 on Saturday.

Some will receive playing time immediately, others were signed for the future. Either way, there is an impressive freshman class entering the MAAC.

Warren Smith brings a bit of a wild west mentality to the football field for the University of Maine.

Maine quarterback Warren Smith stared at his questioners with a glimmer of disdain in his eyes and said there was no way to sugarcoat defeat.

The University at Albany football team has bruised confidence and a banged-up star tailback.

Warren Smith made his University of Maine football debut a memorable one Saturday afternoon.

Last fall, the development of several talented, young offensive players helped the University of Maine earn a spot in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs and post an 8-5 record.

ITHACA - Mike Welch's cup runneth over. The longtime Ithaca College head football coach has so many players in training camp this year, he's having split-roster practice sessions to maximize repetitions for the first few days.

Reporting day for the University of Maine football team in the old days normally would be a bigger deal, with players renewing acquaintances after a summer spent going their separate ways.

Reporting day for the University of Maine football team in the old days normally would be a bigger deal, with players renewing acquaintances after a summer spent going their separate ways.