Iona Coach Rick Pitino on Jan 2nd 69-66 Win over Marist amid Covid Challenges. "Playing good teams helps our players in close games". Thats Iona basketball coach Rick Pitino on today's 69- 66 win over Marist, advance to 11-2 on season. Gaels led by Tyson Jolly 18 points, made critical BTB jumpers capped by Elijah Joiner 2 to tie game at 51 all. Down four Joiner hit three followed by drive and dunk by Jolly to put Gaels ahead 65-64. Gaels schedule uncertain over next week due to covid impact on scheduled opponents. Video and report by Ken Kraetzer of SALRadio.