NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Iona Gaels defeated the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash 50-31 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Friday at Hynes Center. The Gaels improved their season record to 4-1 with the home victory. The loss extended Saint Francis’ difficult start, dropping the Red Flash to 0-7 on the season. Iona’s defense was stifling, holding Saint Francis to just 31 points in the contest. The Gaels are scheduled to host Massachusetts-Lowell on Wednesday. Saint Francis travels to face Illinois-Chicago on Saturday.