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Iona Gaels Slay Queens Knights 9-7 at Northern Division Championship to Clinch Eastern Berth
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
-- The Iona College men's water polo team earned a berth
into the 2009 Eastern Championships in Cambride, MA after defeating
Queens College 9-7 in the Northern Division Championships on
Saturday, It marks the third straight season the Gaels have
qualified for the Eastern Championships, the first time the team
has made three straight appearances since 1989-1991.
The Gaels trailed at half 4-4, but a four goal third quarter helped
separate the Gaels from the Knights. Sophomore Matt
Joslyn was an all-purpose force for the Gaels, scoring two
goals, dishing out two assists as well as adding a steal and three
field blocks on the defensive end. Senior Joe
Przekota had three goals and a kickout drawn. Classmate
and fellow captain Emre Erdogan had a goal, two
kickouts drawn and a steal. Junior Seth Tasman had
two goals, a kickout drawn and one field block. Sophomore
Cameron Hudons, four-for-four on swimoff
opportunities, also added a tally for the Gaels. Junior goalie
Eric Konzem made nine saves to earn the win.
The Gaels were upended by Fordham in the next game of the afternoon
by the score of 7-4. The Gaels compete for third place at the
Northern Championship Sunday at 10:30 am.
Release courtesy Iona Athletic Communications
