After the death of incoming freshman Michael Haynes the Iona Gaels dedicated the season to their teammate. There journey throughout the year had its share of ups and downs that challenged the makeup of the team but with Michael high in their hearts the Gaels rallied together behind the dynamic duo of Lamont "Momo" Jones and Sean Armand to overcome all obstacles and punch a ticket into the big dance.
Previously:
• Chasing Cinderella: James Madison University
• Portrait of a Cinderella: A closer look at the March metaphor