Iup basketball

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I wouldn’t describe IUP as having “trouble” with the three-ball. Could they shoot it better? Sure, but they did finish 7th in the 18 school PSAC, which is know for defense. In terms of defending the three, they finished #1 allowing just under 30%. That’s among the top in the country. I think that’s an overall win from outside the arc. I think people view IUP differently thinking if everything doesn’t drop they’re having an off night. IUP may not be a great shooting team from deep but they seem to hit the ones that matter while stopping them from their opponents.

As for Ethan, I think we can stop talking about what he can’t do at this point. He just played back-to-back games against excellent opponents and dominated in both games scoring 20 and 18 respectively. He also took home that nice MVP plaque.

I'd agree their deep shooting isn't cut and dry. My theory for weeks (perhaps now months) has been they need to do a better job simply adjusting the 'who' part of the equation.

Shawndale, for instance, is hitting just over 28 percent on the season (and hasn't made one the past three games). However, he's taken the second most attempts on the team (42 for 148). His magic happens inside the arc -- not so much outside it (at least not this year).

Dave Morris has hit 85 for 242 (35%). He's had some funks but all great shooters do.

Ethan Porterfield is actually hitting at just under 39% but has been limited to 109 attempts (42 for 109). He's just now getting healthy.

Here's where things get a little frustrating:

Dallis Dillard can really shoot the deep ball -- but gets very few attempts. He's hit 25 of 72 on the season (35%).

Jaylen Stewart is said to be the best shooter on the team -- yet has hit 11 of 27 attempts (all year). That's over 40 percent.

Tomiwa is also over 30% from outside but only gets the the rare kick-out (43 attempts and the majority of those came in NOV-DEC).

Kyle Polce can also really shoot well from outside, but has just 37 attempts.


If you want to see the magic happen (my opinion) keep Shawndale driving (he draws a ton of attention) and 6-7 times a game start kicking it out to what will likely be wide open shooters (essentially what Mercyhurst does so well).

I really think they left a lot on the table by limiting Dillard's shot attempts from outside. He can be a legit sharp-shooter -- especially with the other four drawing so much attention.

Like I said, I've lost track of what their actual 'offense' is at this point. This past weekend is was mostly drive the hole and see what happens. They are obviously making it work, but it's different than anything we've seen in the past. Cal Rounds 2 & 3 were their best 'team' offensive performances of the season in my view.

Also the theory they don't have to chuck up 23 a game from outside. Run actual offense for Tomiwa. Odds are great he's either scoring or drawing a foul every time he gets the ball.

[EyeoftheHawk]

It's a testament to IUP's defensive play and determination that they've gotten to this point with one loss. I have been surprised at the trouble they've had with the three-ball this season. They'll probably need more of those to drop in the regional. Porterfield was huge for them, but they'll need to continue to control tempo as they have been. I don't think an uptempo game would do his legs much good.

I wouldn’t describe IUP as having “trouble” with the three-ball. Could they shoot it better? Sure, but they did finish 7th in the 18 school PSAC, which is know for defense. In terms of defending the three, they finished #1 allowing just under 30%. That’s among the top in the country. I think that’s an overall win from outside the arc. I think people view IUP differently thinking if everything doesn’t drop they’re having an off night. IUP may not be a great shooting team from deep but they seem to hit the ones that matter while stopping them from their opponents.

As for Ethan, I think we can stop talking about what he can’t do at this point. He just played back-to-back games against excellent opponents and dominated in both games scoring 20 and 18 respectively. He also took home that nice MVP plaque.

[Ship69]

Inside the numbers from this past weekend:

Oddest stat of the weekend:

* IUP won the glass against Mercyhurst by a whopping 14 rebounds ... but won by just a single point. That is a strange stat. Typically if you dominate the boards you dominate the game. However, IUP's big advantage rebounding was offset by its massive deficit in turnovers. IUP committed an uncharacteristic 18 of them. The Lakers turned it over just 6 times.

- IUP weekend stats:

Opponent	FG	3PT	FT	REB	Fouls	Assists	Turnovers	Blocks	Steals
East Stroudsburg	20-50	7-21	20-30	31 to 37	17	11	14	1	13
Mercyhurst	22-45	3-13	7-7	35 to 21	9	14	18	2	4

The Bad:

* Assist to Turnover was upside down each game. I'd love to see IUP make an extra pass on many drives to the hoop.

* Deep shots continue not falling at a good percentage. IUP shot a combined 10 for 34 (29%). Both ESU and Mercyhurst made getting open looks extremely difficult -- Mercyhurst in particular. IUP's 13 attempts was its lowest number in a game all season.

* Averaged 16 TOs per game. Could be worse but (I'd guess) half were unforced.

* IUP scored just 54 points yesterday -- including 0 points in the final 5 minutes of the game -- and, still won. Not sure how many more games they can win scoring in the mid-50s. No doubt that was a grinder and each team knows every set the other team runs. The alarming item is IUP probably left at least 10-12 fairly easy points on the floor (and probably 14-16 the day before). That needs cleaned up.

* IUP's offense looked incredibly out of control at times in both games.

* Thrilling finishes but neither game should have come down to what they did.


The Great:

* IUP held East Stroudsburg to 64 points. The Warriors average 88 ppg.

* IUP held Mercyhurst to a season-low 53 points. The Lakers average 77 ppg.

* Tomiwa Sulaiman has taken over the glass. Yesterday was his fifth straight double digit rebounding performance.

* Ethan Porterfield played 34 and 39 minutes this weekend, scoring 20 and 18 points. He actually looked stronger as the game went on yesterday.

* IUP shot a season-low 7 FTs yesterday. They made all of them. That's a pretty big stat in a 1-point win.

* The most important stat of them all. Two wins. Zero losses. They aren't all pretty.

It's a testament to IUP's defensive play and determination that they've gotten to this point with one loss. I have been surprised at the trouble they've had with the three-ball this season. They'll probably need more of those to drop in the regional. Porterfield was huge for them, but they'll need to continue to control tempo as they have been. I don't think an uptempo game would do his legs much good.

[IUPalum]

Inside the numbers from this past weekend:

Oddest stat of the weekend:

* IUP won the glass against Mercyhurst by a whopping 14 rebounds ... but won by just a single point. That is a strange stat. Typically if you dominate the boards you dominate the game. However, IUP's big advantage rebounding was offset by its massive deficit in turnovers. IUP committed an uncharacteristic 18 of them. The Lakers turned it over just 6 times.

- IUP weekend stats:

Opponent	FG	3PT	FT	REB	Fouls	Assists	Turnovers	Blocks	Steals
East Stroudsburg	20-50	7-21	20-30	31 to 37	17	11	14	1	13
Mercyhurst	22-45	3-13	7-7	35 to 21	9	14	18	2	4

The Bad:

* Assist to Turnover was upside down each game. I'd love to see IUP make an extra pass on many drives to the hoop.

* Deep shots continue not falling at a good percentage. IUP shot a combined 10 for 34 (29%). Both ESU and Mercyhurst made getting open looks extremely difficult -- Mercyhurst in particular. IUP's 13 attempts was its lowest number in a game all season.

* Averaged 16 TOs per game. Could be worse but (I'd guess) half were unforced.

* IUP scored just 54 points yesterday -- including 0 points in the final 5 minutes of the game -- and, still won. Not sure how many more games they can win scoring in the mid-50s. No doubt that was a grinder and each team knows every set the other team runs. The alarming item is IUP probably left at least 10-12 fairly easy points on the floor (and probably 14-16 the day before). That needs cleaned up.

* IUP's offense looked incredibly out of control at times in both games.

* Thrilling finishes but neither game should have come down to what they did.


The Great:

* IUP held East Stroudsburg to 64 points. The Warriors average 88 ppg.

* IUP held Mercyhurst to a season-low 53 points. The Lakers average 77 ppg.

* Tomiwa Sulaiman has taken over the glass. Yesterday was his fifth straight double digit rebounding performance.

* Ethan Porterfield played 34 and 39 minutes this weekend, scoring 20 and 18 points. He actually looked stronger as the game went on yesterday.

* IUP shot a season-low 7 FTs yesterday. They made all of them. That's a pretty big stat in a 1-point win.

* The most important stat of them all. Two wins. Zero losses. They aren't all pretty.

They weren’t getting to the line yesterday! Those refs swallowed the whistle. IUP had fouls to give and that may have been the most physical game of the year.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Inside the numbers from this past weekend:

Oddest stat of the weekend:

* IUP won the glass against Mercyhurst by a whopping 14 rebounds ... but won by just a single point. That is a strange stat. Typically if you dominate the boards you dominate the game. However, IUP's big advantage rebounding was offset by its massive deficit in turnovers. IUP committed an uncharacteristic 18 of them. The Lakers turned it over just 6 times.

- IUP weekend stats:

Opponent	FG	3PT	FT	REB	Fouls	Assists	Turnovers	Blocks	Steals
East Stroudsburg	20-50	7-21	20-30	31 to 37	17	11	14	1	13
Mercyhurst	22-45	3-13	7-7	35 to 21	9	14	18	2	4

The Bad:

* Assist to Turnover was upside down each game. I'd love to see IUP make an extra pass on many drives to the hoop.

* Deep shots continue not falling at a good percentage. IUP shot a combined 10 for 34 (29%). Both ESU and Mercyhurst made getting open looks extremely difficult -- Mercyhurst in particular. IUP's 13 attempts was its lowest number in a game all season.

* Averaged 16 TOs per game. Could be worse but (I'd guess) half were unforced.

* IUP scored just 54 points yesterday -- including 0 points in the final 5 minutes of the game -- and, still won. Not sure how many more games they can win scoring in the mid-50s. No doubt that was a grinder and each team knows every set the other team runs. The alarming item is IUP probably left at least 10-12 fairly easy points on the floor (and probably 14-16 the day before). That needs cleaned up.

* IUP's offense looked incredibly out of control at times in both games.

* Thrilling finishes but neither game should have come down to what they did.


The Great:

* IUP held East Stroudsburg to 64 points. The Warriors average 88 ppg.

* IUP held Mercyhurst to a season-low 53 points. The Lakers average 77 ppg.

* Tomiwa Sulaiman has taken over the glass. Yesterday was his fifth straight double digit rebounding performance.

* Ethan Porterfield played 34 and 39 minutes this weekend, scoring 20 and 18 points. He actually looked stronger as the game went on yesterday.

* IUP shot a season-low 7 FTs yesterday. They made all of them. That's a pretty big stat in a 1-point win.

* The most important stat of them all. Two wins. Zero losses. They aren't all pretty.

[IUP Indians]

Yes, they will all be streamed.

Thanks Big Indians.........

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Could anyone confirm if the games will be streamed......... I saw the computer Icon on the IUP atletics page and hoping it will be streamed can't make the games........

Yes, they will all be streamed.

[IUP Indians]

Could anyone confirm if the games will be streamed......... I saw the computer Icon on the IUP atletics page and hoping it will be streamed can't make the games........

[IUPNation]

The Dixon trophy is skewed to schools with the best distance runners since this gives you xc indoor and outdoor track - 3 championships with the same athletes

Bingo!

[IUPNation]

Don't forget the most dominant program on campus (that nobody knows about) men's golf also won yet another title this year.

The Spring sports have to do their part ... we'll see.

The ladies need to step it up. IUP has by far the best men’s teams now but the ladies are not keeping up.

[ironmaniup]

Don't forget the most dominant program on campus (that nobody knows about) men's golf also won yet another title this year.

The Spring sports have to do their part ... we'll see.

The Dixon trophy is skewed to schools with the best distance runners since this gives you xc indoor and outdoor track - 3 championships with the same athletes

[IUPbigINDIANS]

HAIL TO THE INDIANS!! GO IUP!!

DIXON TROPHY! We won Foosball and Basketball!

Don't forget the most dominant program on campus (that nobody knows about) men's golf also won yet another title this year.

The Spring sports have to do their part ... we'll see.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Officially confirmed. The regional is at the KCAC.

[Ship69]

I'll pass on Round 4 lol. Three times was enough.

They were literally calling out each others plays and sets today.

Mercyhurst probably has the best ball movement I've seen in the PSAC this season. There are other teams with as much or more physical talent in the conference, but they are extremely disciplined in running their stuff, both on offense and defense. Like Ship, their starting team is going to be gutted by graduation.

[IUPNation]

Yikes. It felt like an eternity in the stands.

Without seeing replays, how did Lang get so wide open so many times? He's a cocky dude.

I was working so I couldn't watch live but I just skimmed through the archived video and yeah...there had to be a ton of butt clenching those final 4-5 minutes and the last shot was close....