Jamie Dixon and the Pitt Panthers have had plenty of great moments at Madison Square Garden in the past. Next year they will get the opportunity to play at the Garden once again. Pitt, along with Michigan, Marquette, and No. 24 SMU headline the 22nd annual 2K Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project, which returns to Madison Square Garden this coming November. Michigan, Pittsburgh, Marquette, and SMU combine for an 84-38 record this season and 92 NCAA Tournament appearances, including ... Read More
Mercyhurst wins first PSAC title in school history
For the second straight season, the Mercyhurst Lakers men's basketball team made program history. Last season,they appeared in their first ever NCAA tournament game. This season, they won their first ever PSAC championship. After being down by as much as 11 points in the first half, the Lakers roared back in the second half to knock off the host West Chester Golden Rams 70-67, securing that coveted PSAC championship. "This team never stops playing," said Mercyhurst head coach Gary Manchel. ... Read More
PSAC West Women’s Notebook: Cal U wins second straight PSAC Title
In the third meeting between the two conference foes this season, the California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans took home their second consecutive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship, defeating the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks, 62-52 Sunday afternoon at Hamer Hall in California, Pa. With the win, the Vulcans captured their sixth PSAC Championship in program history and won back-to-back titles for the first time since they won three consecutive ... Read More
PSAC West Men’s Notebook: IUP burned at buzzer, Lakers make history
When IUP and West Chester's men's teams met on Nov. 22, the Crimson Hawks were a different team. This was long before they hit their stride, most notably compiling a 13-game winning streak. On March 5th, the Crimson Hawks were vastly improved heading into the rematch against the Golden Rams in the PSAC semifinals. Unfortunately for IUP, the result was the same as before. West Chester's Matt Penecale hit a game-winning layup at the buzzer in overtime, smashing the hearts of the Crimson ... Read More
PSAC West Women’s Notebook: Cal and IUP win to set up all-West title game
California and IUP just simply wanted another piece of each other to intensify their longstanding rivalry. The PSAC West foes each scored victories in their semifinal matchups Saturday afternoon, setting up a third meeting this season. This time it will be for PSAC women's basketball championship. IUP took on West Chester in the first of two semifinal matchups looking to make their first PSAC championship game appearance since 2009, and exact revenge from last year's PSAC semifinal. In ... Read More
Duquesne defeats Saint Joseph’s 78-70 to end regular season
Duquesne (16-15, 6-12) defeated Saint Joseph’s (24-7, 13-5) 78-70 this afternoon in front of a sellout senior day crowd at Hagan Arena. Senior guard Micah Mason led the Dukes and court in scoring 28 points. Senior guard Derrick Colter fell two rebounds shy of a triple-double with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. Senior forward Isaiah Miles led the Hawks with 21 points. The Dukes snapped an eight-game losing streak in posting the school’s third win in 23 all-time games at Saint ... Read More
Duquesne closes season at Saint Joseph’s
Duquesne (15-15, 5-12) ends its regular season as the team faces Saint Joseph’s (24-6, 13-4) today at 4 p.m. at the Michael J. Hagen Arena. The Dukes, who look to break even on the season, hope to end an eight-game losing streak. Of the past eight losses, three defeats came by four or fewer points and a fourth came in overtime. Saint Joseph’s leads the series 38-13 overall and leads 20-2 at Philadelphia. Duquesne comes off a 78-69 loss to Fordham on Wednesday. Saint Joseph’s returns ... Read More
Duquesne women defeat Fordham 70-65
The Duquesne women (26-4) defeated Fordham (14-17) 70-65 tonight in the last quarterfinal of the Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Championship in Richmond, Virginia. Senior guard Deva’Nyar Workman led the Dukes in scoring 20 points and pulling down 17 rebounds. Freshman forward Kadri-Ann Lass added 16, senior guard April Robinson contributed 14 and junior forward Amadea Szamosi added 10 to complete the Dukes in double figures. Senior forward Samantha Clark led Fordham with 20 points and 12 ... Read More
Inconsistent Pitt falls to Virginia Tech
Just when you thought it was safe for the Pitt Panthers to punch its ticket to the NCAA Tournament, Jamie Dixon's team came out and showed what type of team they are once again Wednesday night at Virginia Tech. A very inconsistent one. Just three days after pounding Duke at home for its best win of the season, Pitt fell to Virginia Tech 65-61, once again putting its tournament hopes on life support. Zach LeDay had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Virginia Tech used a 16-4 second-half run to pull ... Read More
PSAC West men’s notebook: IUP plays complete game to advance past UPJ
IUP’s men’s basketball team seemed to do everything right Tuesday night in their quarterfinal matchup. The Crimson Hawks dominated with a balanced scoring attack on offense, and slowed down the red hot three-point shooting of Pitt-Johnstown to win 77-66. The game played out very similar to IUP’s domination of UPJ last year in the first round in the PSAC playoffs. The Mountain Cats took an early lead before the Crimson Hawks (21-7) three-point shooting took off. IUP hit four three-pointers ... Read More