IUP big man Daddy Ugbede came through in a big way and gave the Crimson Hawks a 72-68 victory over Tarleton State Thursday evening to advance to Saturday's Division II National Championship. The 6-foot-6 junior scored six points in a crucial run, including a game-tying layup to help IUP overcome the Texans during the second half. Early in the big 17-2 run, IUP forced three turnovers during a four-minute span and regained the lead off a phenomenal block in the lane by Devante Chance, who ... Read More
Cal U Lady Vulcans advance to national championship
The California University of Pennsylvania women’s basketball team continued their improbable run with a 51-46 victory over the Emporia (Kansas) State Hornets in the semifinals of the NCAA Division-II Basketball Championship on Wednesday evening. The Lady Vulcans battled through a night of tough shooting, as they shot just 29.3% from the field on the evening. The Hornets jumped out to an 8-2 lead and held the advtange for most of the first half, relying on the deadly duo of 6-foot-3 ... Read More
IUP advances to D2 Final Four
IUP's postseason run will continue into the Division II Final Four. The Crimson Hawks downed Azusa Pacific, 69-65, Wednesday evening to secure their spot in the national semifinals. IUP's Devante Chance made two free throws with 6:08 left in the game to take a lead that the Crimson Hawks never surrendered down the stretch for the victory. IUP controlled most of the game, leading for 27:45 of the contest including that last 6:08 stretch, but the story of the game came from the Crimson ... Read More
Cal U women are headed to the final four
The California University of Pennsylvania women’s basketball team is going to the final four after beating the Nova Southeastern Sharks 84-79 in overtime on Tuesday. The Lady Vulcans had their hands full with the Nova Southeastern Sharks in the elite eight round. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team being able to seize much of an advantage throughout. The teams were tied at the end of the first half, and remained square after 40 minutes of basketball, taking the play to ... Read More
IUP’s Chance named NABC All-American
The accolades keep piling up for IUP point guard Devante Chance. Chance can now add All-American to the list as the 5-foot-11 senior point guard was named to the NABC All-American team, released on Tuesday. After being named to this list along with the NABC All-Atlantic District team on Monday, Chance is able to be considered for the NABC Player of the Year Award. "Anything is possible through focus, hard work, trust and support," Chance said of achieving such status. Chance is the ... Read More
IUP beats West Liberty, advances to elite eight
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
Smith’s late 3 gives Gannon 69-66 PSAC title win
Two PSAC West teams battled for 40 minutes to decide who would take home the title in the PSAC men's basketball tournament on Sunday and it took every one of those minutes to decide a winner. It wasn't until Gannon's Gibran Smith hit a 3-pointer with 2.4 seconds left on the clock to give Gannon a 69-66 victory over the Crimson Hawks of IUP that the game was decided. In a game that saw the Golden Knights squander a 12-point lead late in the first half and early in the second half, it was ... Read More
IUP moves on to PSAC title game with win over East Stroudsburg
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is looking to win its 10th PSAC title on Sunday after the Crimson Hawks cruised to victory over East Stroudsburg 76-60 in its semifinal battle on Saturday. In the win, IUP shot 69 percent in the second half, led by Shawn Dyer's game-high 20 points. The Crimson Hawks weren't red hot throughout the game, though, as they struggled mightily in the first half, shooting just 35 percent from the field. Their struggles allowed East Stroudsburg to take a 33-26 ... Read More