Iona Gaels | |
Current: | 2024–25 Iona Gaels women's basketball team |
University: | Iona University |
Conference: | MAAC |
Location: | New Rochelle, New York |
Coach: | Angelika Szumilo |
Tenure: | 2nd |
Arena: | Hynes Athletic Center |
Capacity: | 2,611 |
Nickname: | Gaels |
H Body: | 712D3E |
H Pattern B: | _thinsidesonwhite |
H Shorts: | 712D3E |
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A Body: | 712D3E |
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A Shorts: | 712D3E |
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Ncaatourneys: | 2016, 2023 |
Conference Tournament: | 2016, 2023 |
Conference Season: | 2014, 2023 |
The Iona Gaels women's basketball team represents Iona University in New Rochelle, New York in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).[1]
The Gaels beat Quinnipiac 79–76 to win their first ever MAAC title in 2016. They lost 74–58 to Maryland in the First Round of the 2016 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament. They have also made the Women's National Invitation Tournament in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2014, going to the Second Round in 2007 and 2008.[2]
The Gaels have made two NCAA Division I Tournament appearances. They have a record of 0–2.
First Round | Maryland | L 58–74 | ||
First Round | Duke | L 49–89 |
The Gaels have made the Women's National Invitation Tournament five times. They have a record of 2–5.
First Round Second Round | Long Island Indiana | W 91–79 L 71–74 | ||
First Round Second Round | Quinnipiac St. John's | W 71–59 L 59–65 | ||
First Round | Maryland | L 53–88 | ||
First Round | Drexel | L 50–59 | ||
First Round | Harvard | L 89–90 |