Iona Gaels women's basketball

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).[2]

Iona Gaels
2022–23 Iona Gaels women's basketball team
UniversityIona University
Head coachAngelika Szumilo (1st season)
ConferenceMAAC
LocationNew Rochelle, New York
ArenaHynes Athletic Center
(Capacity: 2,611)
NicknameGaels
ColorsMaroon and gold[1]
   
Uniforms
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away


NCAA tournament appearances
2016, 2023
Conference tournament champions
2016, 2023
Conference regular season champions
2014, 2023

History

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.[3]

NCAA Division I appearances

The Gaels have made two NCAA Division I Tournament appearances. They have a record of 0–2.

Year Round Opponent Result
2016First RoundMarylandL 58–74

WNIT appearances

The Gaels have made the Women's National Invitation Tournament five times. They have a record of 2–5.

Year Round Opponent Result
2007First Round
Second Round
Long Island
Indiana
W 91–79
L 71–74
2008First Round
Second Round
Quinnipiac
St. John's
W 71–59
L 59–65
2010First RoundMarylandL 53–88
2013First RoundDrexelL 50–59
2014First RoundHarvardL 89–90

References

  1. "Logo Library - ICGaels.com". June 26, 2017. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  2. "Official Website of Iona University Athletics". www.ionagaels.com.
  3. "Official Website of Iona University Athletics". www.ionagaels.com.


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