<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/pirate-preview-iyanna-lops.html" dsn="news"><pubdate>09/21/2024</pubdate><author>Spencer Gonzales</author><hero-image><img src="/images/iyannalops.jpg" alt="I'yanna Lops"/></hero-image><hero-image-credit>GR Productions</hero-image-credit><category>sports</category><title>Pirate Preview: I'yanna Lops</title><description>It’s the start of a brand-new season, and there is yet another hole to fill at the center position for the Seton Hall women’s basketball team. When Sidney Cooks left after the 2022-23 season, it was Azana Baines who stepped up to be The Hall’s top big, but with her departure after last season, there is a need for someone new to step up and claim the five spot. At 6 feet 3 inches and an excellent wingspan, graduate student I’yanna Lops is poised to be the Pirates' next great forward for the 2024-25 year. </description></item>