Iona Gaels visit Manhattan Jaspers after Fajardo's big game

Ella Fajardo scored 21 points in Iona's recent loss to Merrimack Warriors

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The Iona Gaels will visit the Manhattan Jaspers in a women's college basketball matchup after Iona's Ella Fajardo scored 21 points in the team's 87-63 loss to the Merrimack Warriors.

Why it matters

This game between Iona and Manhattan is an important conference matchup as both teams look to improve their standing in the league. Fajardo's strong performance in the loss to Merrimack suggests she could be a key factor in the upcoming game against Manhattan.

The details

Iona's Ella Fajardo had 21 points in the team's recent 87-63 loss to the Merrimack Warriors. Now the Gaels will visit the Manhattan Jaspers in a conference matchup as both teams aim to gain ground in the league standings.

  • The game between Iona and Manhattan will take place on February 3, 2026.

The players

Ella Fajardo

A player for the Iona Gaels women's basketball team who scored 21 points in the team's recent loss to Merrimack.

Manhattan Jaspers

The women's basketball team from Manhattan College that will be hosting the Iona Gaels.

Iona Gaels

The women's basketball team from Iona College that will be visiting the Manhattan Jaspers.

Merrimack Warriors

The women's basketball team that defeated Iona 87-63, in which Ella Fajardo scored 21 points for the Gaels.

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The takeaway

This game between Iona and Manhattan represents an important conference matchup as both teams look to improve their standing. Ella Fajardo's strong performance in Iona's recent loss suggests she could be a key factor in the upcoming game against Manhattan.