The IUP Crimson Hawks are headed to the NCAA Division-II elite eight, thanks to a 77-75 victory over regional powerhouse West Liberty on Tuesday night. The Crimson Hawks had to overcome a strong Hilltoppers squad that was playing at home, because West Liberty was the host the host school for the Atlantic Regional. Shawn Dyer was named the tournament MVP, and deservedly so, as the former Hilltoppers guard scored 23 points against his former team, shooting 7-of-16 from the field, 3-of-8 beyond ... Read More
IUP beats Slippery Rock to advance to regional final
The IUP men’s basketball team is officially on a roll. Coming into Sunday afternoon’s NCAA Division-II regional semifinal matchup against Slippery Rock, the Crimson Hawks had won seven of their last eight games. They made if eight wins in their last nine with a 73-65 victory over PSAC rivals Slippery Rock in the Atlantic Regional semifinal in West Liberty, West Virginia. The Crimson Hawks were led by 23 points from Shawn Dyer, who shot 6-for-10 and was a perfect 10-for-10 on the ... Read More
IUP, Slippery Rock advance in D-II tournament
Two PSAC teams advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division-II men’s basketball tournament on Saturday. IUP, the third seed in the eight-team region, defeated the sixth seeded Glenville State Pioneers 73-53. Devante Chance led the Crimson Hawks with 22 points, shooting 7-of-10 from the field. The senior guard also had five assists and three steals. 6-foot-6 forward Jeremy Jeffers proved a matchup problem for the Pioneers, as he was 4-of-8 from the field and 3-for-4 from beyond the ... Read More
IUP set to start spring practice
After losing in the NCAA quarterfinals last season, the IUP Crimson Hawks are looking to make an even farther run this upcoming football season. The Hawks know that hard work and preparation in the spring will go a long ways, and that starts today. For the Hawks, a big part of the upcoming season will have to do with forgetting about last season and focusing on the new. It's hard to forget about a 12-2 season that brought a national ranking with it, but head coach Curt Cignetti believes ... Read More