The Iona Gaels Men's Cross Country program starts the year with its first accolade, earning a No.12 rank in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) National Coaches' Poll. Iona has a long-standing record of success in the conference after earning MAAC Champion titles for the last twenty-three years. The Gaels' winning tradition has made them a championship contender every season.