The Iona Gaels women's basketball team represents
Iona University
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New Rochelle
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New York
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NCAA
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Division I competition. The school's team competes in the
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
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(MAAC).
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
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in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2014, going to the Second Round in 2007 and 2008.
NCAA Division I appearances
The Gaels have made two NCAA Division I Tournament appearances. They have a record of 0–2.
WNIT appearances
The Gaels have made the
Women's National Invitation Tournament
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five times. They have a record of 2–5.
Notable players
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Þóranna Kika Hodge-Carr
Notable coaches
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Rose Marie Battaglia
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Kent Washington
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References
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