Iona Gaels Face Manhattan Jaspers After Fajardo's 21-Point Game

The two teams will meet for the first time this season on Saturday.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 4:31am

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The Iona Gaels will visit the Manhattan Jaspers after Ella Fajardo scored 21 points in Iona's 87-63 loss to the Merrimack Warriors. The Gaels and Jaspers will square off for the first time this season on Saturday, with Manhattan holding a 5-6 record against the MAAC conference.

Why it matters

This matchup between the Iona Gaels and Manhattan Jaspers is an important conference game for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the MAAC. Fajardo's strong performance against Merrimack shows she is a key player to watch for Iona.

The details

Ella Fajardo scored 21 points for the Iona Gaels in their 87-63 loss to the Merrimack Warriors. The Gaels will now visit the Manhattan Jaspers, who have a 5-6 record against MAAC opponents so far this season.

  • The Iona Gaels and Manhattan Jaspers will play on Saturday.

The players

Ella Fajardo

A player for the Iona Gaels who scored 21 points in their recent loss to the Merrimack Warriors.

Iona Gaels

The college basketball team that will be visiting the Manhattan Jaspers.

Manhattan Jaspers

The college basketball team that will be hosting the Iona Gaels, with a 5-6 record against MAAC opponents.

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The takeaway

This game between the Iona Gaels and Manhattan Jaspers will be an important MAAC conference matchup, with both teams looking to improve their standings. Ella Fajardo's strong performance for Iona in their previous game shows she will be a player to watch in this upcoming contest.