Iona Gaels women's basketball
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|current = 2024–25 Iona Gaels women's basketball team
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|university = Iona University
|conference = MAAC
|location = New Rochelle, New York
|coach = Angelika Szumilo
|tenure = 2nd
|arena = Hynes Athletic Center
|capacity = 2,611
|nickname = Gaels
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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).{{cite web|url=http://www.ionagaels.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=7100&SPSID=64325|title=Official Website of Iona University Athletics|website=www.ionagaels.com}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.ionagaels.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=14900&SPID=7100&SPSID=64328|title=Official Website of Iona University Athletics|website=www.ionagaels.com}}
=NCAA Division I appearances=
=WNIT appearances=
The Gaels have made the Women's National Invitation Tournament five times. They have a record of 2–5.
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| 2007 | First Round Second Round | Long Island Indiana | W 91–79 L 71–74 |
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| 2008 | First Round Second Round | Quinnipiac St. John's | W 71–59 L 59–65 |
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| 2010 | First Round | Maryland | L 53–88 |
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| 2013 | First Round | Drexel | L 50–59 |
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| 2014 | First Round | Harvard | L 89–90 |
Notable players
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References
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