IONA GAELS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Iona's women's basketball program operates out of the Hynes Athletics Center in New Rochelle, representing a student-body of 4,041 at the 1940-founded university competing within the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Coach Angelika Szumilo oversees a 15-player roster that produced a 16-11 record this season while maintaining near-parity in scoring—tallying 59.9 points per game against opponents averaging 60.3. The Gaels struggled with consistency outside their home venue, posting a 9-5 home record while managing just 7-6 on the road.

Conference play showed incremental improvement, as Iona finished 9-8 in MAAC competition despite navigating a loaded league environment. Szumilo's squad demonstrated defensive competence by holding opponents to nearly identical point totals as their own output, though offensive efficiency remains an area requiring development. At the intersection of competitive scheduling and institutional scale—operating at a 4,041-student enrollment—the program balanced tournament aspirations with the realities of recruiting and retention at a smaller Catholic institution.

KEY FACTS

SchoolIona University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference
DivisionD1
LocationNew Rochelle, New York
VenueHynes Athletics Center
Head CoachAngelika Szumilo

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
7Naomi BarnwellF
13Yannie ChanG
4Ale CiveraG
0Arianna DavisG
21Amaya B. EvansG
5Ella FajardoG
11Claudia FielG
18Johanna FloresF
10Adrianna GonzalezG
2Isabellah MiddletonG
3Nevaeh StoneG
12Wilma TuomiF
1Chloe VasquezG
30Zoey WardF
14Mya ZaccagniniG

SEASON RECORD

20-12

Overall

11-5

Home

9-7

Away

13-9

Conference

60.3 PPG / 59.6 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3Mercy MavericksW 65-50
Nov 9New Haven ChargersW 57-45
Nov 14Charleston CougarsL 44-75
Nov 16Davidson WildcatsL 52-82
Nov 25Wagner SeahawksW 63-57
Nov 28Saint Francis Red FlashW 50-31
Nov 29UIC FlamesW 52-50
Dec 4UMass Lowell River HawksW 67-56
Dec 7Navy MidshipmenW 67-61
Dec 14Dartmouth Big GreenL 57-65
Dec 19Sacred Heart PioneersL 58-64
Dec 21Mount St. Mary's MountaineersL 55-65
Dec 29Rider BroncsW 72-53
Jan 1Quinnipiac BobcatsL 54-80
Jan 3Siena SaintsL 80-94
Jan 8Niagara Purple EaglesW 77-49
Jan 10Canisius Golden GriffinsW 60-51
Jan 14Merrimack WarriorsW 58-51
Jan 19Saint Peter's PeacocksL 57-63
Jan 22Rider BroncsW 48-40
Jan 24Marist Red FoxesW 65-64
Jan 29Merrimack WarriorsL 63-87
Jan 31Manhattan JaspersW 65-51
Feb 5Mount St. Mary's MountaineersL 62-63
Feb 7Fairfield StagsL 46-82
Feb 12Canisius Golden GriffinsW 52-45
Feb 14Niagara Purple EaglesW 72-55
Feb 19Siena SaintsW 61-52
Feb 21Saint Peter's PeacocksW 66-55
Feb 26Manhattan JaspersW 65-59
Mar 7Siena SaintsW 59-50
Mar 8Quinnipiac BobcatsL 62-63

OTHER SPORTS AT IONA

BaseballMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's TennisSoftballWomen's Cross CountryWomen's GolfWomen's SoccerWomen's Swimming & DivingWomen's TennisWomen's Volleyball

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Iona Women's Basketball compete in?
Iona Gaels Women's Basketball competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Iona play women's basketball home games?
Iona Women's Basketball plays home games at Hynes Athletics Center in New Rochelle, NY.
Who is the head coach of Iona Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Iona Gaels Women's Basketball is Angelika Szumilo.
When was Iona Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Iona Women's Basketball is not currently available.