Iup basketball

[IUPbigINDIANS]

If Ethan doesn't play Saturday, it could be an interesting game. Gannon, despite its record, was actually one of IUP's tougher games this year (IUP won by just 12 points). It can be argued that was a hangover game for IUP. Of course, it can be argued this is a trap game -- with a trip to Mercyhurst looming 48 hours later.

I get their record. But, anybody watching knows they are better than said record and play just about everybody tough. Their sharpshooter, Chris Clancy, also didn't play in the first meeting. He hit 5 of 8 treys on Slippery Rock last night. He instantly gives them an element they didn't have in the first meeting.

With Kent banging inside (without Ethan) and Clancy firing away along with their athletic guards ... it could be a little tussle on Saturday.

Ethan played 23 minutes last night -- finishing with 2 points, 6 boards, 2 blocks and 4 assists. He was 1-6 from the field and 0-3 from deep. I still contend he's not missing shots by much. He's close. They just aren't falling.

I never believe coaches' comments regarding upcoming games. Why would Joe come out and say Ethan may not play and take away the element of surprise? I think he will play in a very limited capacity. If anything, he'll likely dress in the event of an emergency.

So, it should be a heavy dose of Damir Brooks. He's ready. He can't shoot the three like Ethan but can do a lot of things underneath. Diop can also easily give them a productive 5-10 minutes.

Jefferson got away with a lot of crap in the first game. That stuff won't fly in the KCAC.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Other than the little spurt Seton Hill made in the first half, this was a pretty easy win for IUP in what has been a tough place to play for some. I understand the idea of sitting Ethan, but if that’s the case, why was he sent back into the game mid-way through the second half with IUP up 20+? That’s baffling to me.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see him playing on Saturday, despite the suggestion he may sit.

I'd guess he dresses and plays 10-12 minutes. He'll have today and tomorrow off.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Other than the little spurt Seton Hill made in the first half, this was a pretty easy win for IUP in what has been a tough place to play for some. I understand the idea of sitting Ethan, but if that’s the case, why was he sent back into the game mid-way through the second half with IUP up 20+? That’s baffling to me.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see him playing on Saturday, despite the suggestion he may sit.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I didn’t get to see a lot of the game. Did Ethan get hurt or is this an accumulation of the issues he’s already been dealing with?

Accumulation

Brooks can play more and Diop is more than capable.

[Chuck Norris]

He was a cocky **** and did nothing!

Joe said it’s possible Ethan sits Saturday in the post game. I truly think he needs it at this point. His game is declining on the offensive end. Get Diop some minutes against that Big Douche on Gannon.

I didn’t get to see a lot of the game. Did Ethan get hurt or is this an accumulation of the issues he’s already been dealing with?

[IUP24]

Not a lot to be said about a lopsided road win like that. But here's a takeaway I had...

There was a moment when things were going south for Joe and the gang in the first half. Seton Hill went on a big run. Those guys were excited and had a lot of emotion coming at IUP. The fans were extremely engaged in the game. People had upset on their mind. That was a moment where I think a lot of teams crack. The guys calling the game for Seton Hill (tremendous broadcast there as always by the way) kept talking about how even though things were not going their way, and they weren't playing well, you could just tell that there was zero panic in the eyes of IUP.

And just like that, Shawndale Jones gets a bucket and a foul underneath going into a media timeout, and the script flipped in a second. Seton Hill isn't a "great" team. But they're a good one. And they had the crowd behind them tonight. It just took one second for IUP to snap right back into the driver's seat and win extremely comfortably. This group is different. Something special here.

[IUP24]

He was a cocky **** and did nothing!

Joe said it’s possible Ethan sits Saturday in the post game. I truly think he needs it at this point. His game is declining on the offensive end. Get Diop some minutes against that Big Douche on Gannon.

If it means Ethan doesn't play on Monday night against Mercyhurst too, I'm fine with that. Every decision has to thinking what's best for the program in terms of accomplishing all of the goals. I trust Joe knows what to do here. Need to play the long game.

[IUPalum]

4 is a little b!tch

They beat them worse with him than without him.

He was a cocky **** and did nothing!

Joe said it’s possible Ethan sits Saturday in the post game. I truly think he needs it at this point. His game is declining on the offensive end. Get Diop some minutes against that Big Douche on Gannon.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

4 is a little b!tch

They beat them worse with him than without him.

[IUPalum]

Get Ethan off the floor!!! He’s limping everywhere. Got to get him healthy!

[IUPalum]

For whatever reason, this is their MO. Although, this is a good Seton Hill team, so I didn’t think it’d be a blowout. I’ll be interested to see what the 2nd half looks like. Thinking Joe is going to really get into them at halftime - I wouldn’t want to be in that room.

No need to get into them. They have to shoot better than 38% That’s the problem! Poor shooting!

[IUsuallyPonder]

I don’t like the blown lead when they could’ve buried them early, but IUP needs a game like this. Adversity on the road against an engaged crowd.

For whatever reason, this is their MO. Although, this is a good Seton Hill team, so I didn’t think it’d be a blowout. I’ll be interested to see what the 2nd half looks like. Thinking Joe is going to really get into them at halftime - I wouldn’t want to be in that room.

[IUPalum]

I don’t like the blown lead when they could’ve buried them early, but IUP needs a game like this. Adversity on the road against an engaged crowd.

I’m not worried, this team looks calm even after the blown lead. They got cute trying to blow them out.

[IUP24]

I don’t like the blown lead when they could’ve buried them early, but IUP needs a game like this. Adversity on the road against an engaged crowd.

[IUPalum]

I swear these dang schools purposely F up their broadcast to piss IUP fans off!