Iona University Athletics

Women's Softball

Iona University

NCAA D1 · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference · New Rochelle, NY

27-26

2026 record

49%

Win rate, 3yr

$28.7k

Avg net price

56%

Grad rate

The program

2026 27-262025 29-212024 18-292023 21-312022 23-26

Under Andy Russo: 56-47 since 2025

Andy Russo, Head coach · 1 season · arusso@iona.edu

Assistants: Christine Wonica · Katie Falotico · Lakma Hewawasam

The roster · 2026

19 on the roster6 Fr5 So2 Jr5 Sr1 Grad

Marylou Piazza

So. · Right-Handed Pitcher/Outfielder

Howard Beach, NY

Kenadie Gonzalez

Gr. · Infielder

South Windsor, CT

Alyssa Griffin

Fr. · Catcher/Infielder

Guilderland, NY

Bella DiGiandomenico

Jr. · Right-Handed Pitcher/Infielder

Damascus, MD

Hannah Werth

Sr. · Outfielder

Rapidan, VA

McKenzie Marranca

Fr. · Catcher/Infielder

Buffalo, NY

Brooke Acker

Sr. · Catcher

Delran, NJ

Alivia Lichtner

Sr. · Utility

Morgantown, PA

Melissa Gordon

Fr. · Right-Handed Pitcher

Levittown, NY

Jovanna Donaruma

So. · Catcher/Outfielder

Howard Beach, NY

Sara Piña

So. · Infielder

San Jose, CA

LeeAnn Downey

Fr. · Utility

Oakland, NJ

Zoey Nussbaum

So. · Outfielder

East Northport, NY

Brianna Fischer

Sr. · Infielder

Bordentown, NJ

Rachael Morales

Fr. · Outfielder

Tolland, CT

Allison Hoppe

Jr. · Right-Handed Pitcher

Bordentown, NJ

Addie Smith

So. · Catcher/Infielder

Guilford, CT

Katie Heisey

Fr. · Utility

Lititz, PA

A sample of the roster.

Roster turnover

Players graduating after the 2026 season, by position.

Infield3 of 4 graduating
Outfield1 of 3 graduating
Utility1 of 3 graduating
Catcher1 of 5 graduating

Where they're from

New York 7New Jersey 4Pennsylvania 2Maryland 1Virginia 1Other 4

Cost & academics

Net cost after aid, by family income

Under $30k$25.8k/yr
$30-48k$27.1k/yr
$48-75k$28.6k/yr
$75-110k$29.6k/yr
$110k+$32.3k/yr

SAT 25-75%

1110-1300

Grad rate

56%

Admit rate

87%

Enrollment

3k

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