The Gaels defeated Philadelphia University by a score of 79-55 in an exhibition matchup at the Hynes Athletics Center. Junior center Milica Paligoric led three Gaels in double digits with 15 points.
Paligoric was followed by classmate Kristina Ford and senior Catherine Lutz who added 12 points apiece. 15 of the 16 Gaels who stepped on the court recorded at least one point in the win. Senior floor leader Suzi Fregosi had a game-leading seven assists.
Iona took a 2-0 lead on a layup by Ford in the opening minutes and remained in front the rest of the way. The squad led by as much as 14 in the first half and pushed the margin as high as 30 in the second. The Gaels forced 27 Hawk turnovers while committing 21.
The regular season gets under way with the Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament beginning Nov. 13. Iona faces Charlotte in the first round at 5:00 pm in North Carolina.
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