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Quinnipiac Edges Iona 63-62 in Overtime to Reach MAAC Women's Basketball Championship
The Bobcats survived a scare against the Gaels to advance to the title game.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The top-seeded Quinnipiac Bobcats outlasted the No. 4 seed Iona Gaels 63-62 in an overtime thriller in the Air Force Reserve Women's Basketball Semifinal at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. With the win, Quinnipiac punched their ticket to Monday's MAAC Championship game where they will face the top-seeded Fairfield Stags.
Why it matters
This was a close, hard-fought game between two top teams in the MAAC conference. Quinnipiac's narrow victory keeps their championship hopes alive, while Iona's season comes to an end despite a valiant effort.
The details
Quinnipiac improved to 26-5 overall and 19-1 in conference play with the win. Iona closed its season at 20-12, finishing 12-8 in the MAAC. The Bobcats outscored the Gaels 6-5 in the overtime period to secure the victory. Karson Martin led Quinnipiac with 19 points, while Ella Ryan added 15. Zoey Ward paced Iona with 23 points, and Naomi Barnwell followed with 20.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
- Quinnipiac will face Fairfield in the MAAC Championship game on Monday, March 10, 2026 at 6 p.m.
The players
Quinnipiac Bobcats
The top-seeded team in the MAAC conference, who survived a close overtime game against Iona to advance to the championship.
Iona Gaels
The No. 4 seed in the MAAC tournament, who put up a strong fight against Quinnipiac before falling short in overtime.
Karson Martin
The leading scorer for Quinnipiac, pouring in 19 points in the victory.
Ella Ryan
The second-leading scorer for Quinnipiac, contributing 15 points in the win.
Zoey Ward
The top scorer for Iona, recording 23 points in the losing effort.
What’s next
Quinnipiac will face the top-seeded Fairfield Stags in the MAAC Championship game on Monday, March 10, 2026 at 6 p.m.
The takeaway
Quinnipiac's narrow victory over Iona keeps their championship hopes alive, showcasing the competitive nature of the MAAC conference and the importance of grinding out close games to advance in the postseason.
