Iona Gaels
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| University | Iona College |
| Conference | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| NCAA | Division I |
| Athletic director | Rick Cole Jr. |
| Location | New Rochelle, New York |
| Varsity teams | 21 |
| Football stadium | Mazzella Field |
| Basketball arena | Hynes Center |
| Baseball stadium | Salesian Field |
| Soccer stadium | Mazzella Field |
| Mascot | Killian |
| Nickname | Gaels |
| Fight song | Hail To Iona |
| Colors | Maroon and Gold |
| Website | www |
The Iona Gaels are the athletics teams of Iona College, in New Rochelle, New York. They compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and participate in 21 NCAA Division I programs.
Other members of the MAAC include Canisius College, Fairfield University, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter's University, and Siena College.
Iona College has been competing in men's basketball since the inception of the school in 1940. Iona is an original member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, which began play in men's basketball with the 1981-82 season. The Gaels have compiled the most victories of any MAAC team since the founding of the conference and have won a league record seven MAAC titles. During their history, the Gaels have participated in 10 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championships compiling a record of 1-10. The lone win for the Gaels came in 1980 against Holy Cross, 84-78, which was later vacated due to NCAA violations. The Gaels were the 2011 CollegeInsider.com Tournament runners up.
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