ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Interstat) — A surging Quinnipiac team looks to continue its dominant season when it faces Iona in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Sunday at Boardwalk Hall.

The Bobcats (25-5), riding a five-game winning streak, enter as heavy favorites against the Gaels (20-10). Quinnipiac showcased its defensive prowess in a 59-43 victory over Manhattan on Friday, holding its opponent under 45 points for the third time in that streak.

Quinnipiac’s Ella Ryan has been a consistent force. The guard is coming off a near double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds in 37 minutes against Manhattan. Over her last five games, she is averaging 11.8 points and 5.2 rebounds.

Iona, which edged Siena 59-50 on Saturday, will need a strong performance from forward Naomi Barnwell to challenge the Bobcats. Barnwell logged 28 minutes against Siena, contributing 11 points, six rebounds and three assists. Her activity will be key for a Gaels squad that has won four of its last five.

The teams met earlier this season on Jan. 1 in Hamden, where Quinnipiac delivered an 80-54 rout. The Bobcats’ stifling defense and balanced scoring overwhelmed Iona in that contest.

For Quinnipiac, support for Ryan comes from Anna Foley, who nearly had a double-double Friday with nine points and 10 rebounds, and Jackie Grisdale, who added 12 points. Iona relies on the interior presence of Zoey Ward, who grabbed 12 rebounds against Siena, and Isabellah Middleton.

The neutral-site game at Boardwalk Hall offers a postseason atmosphere ahead of conference tournaments. Tipoff is set for Sunday afternoon.