Iup basketball

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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A good point. And now they have to adapt to PSAC West play which always seems to be vastly different from the quality teams of region play. It is kind of odd as one would think that divisional style of play would have simply evolved into what is best to be successful in the region and beyond. But it doesn't seem to be the case.

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It is the tricky part. This team is built for March ... not the upcoming slop fest in the West.

The West had a shaky start but many teams were devastated by injuries (or coaches being suspended). Time heals all wounds.

Mercyhurst and UPJ are legit NCAA contenders. SRU will be a major problem in January and February. It will be a dog fight. One has to think at some point Gannon will come back to life, too.

[IUP CRIMSON HAWKS]

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And then there's the huge difference in styles between WCU and Fairmont. To adapt to win in both is also pretty impressive.

A good point. And now they have to adapt to PSAC West play which always seems to be vastly different from the quality teams of region play. It is kind of odd as one would think that divisional style of play would have simply evolved into what is best to be successful in the region and beyond. But it doesn't seem to be the case.

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[ironmaniup]

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I thought it was overly apparent IUP was reeling a bit from the Fairmont State game and also this stretch of tight games. WCU came out looking like the well-rested team they were (hadn't played in almost two weeks). WCU had a ton of emotion and intensity ... they just couldn't hit deep shots to save their life in the first half. They were tenacious on the boards. Very physical and they wanted it more.

With two exceptions (Westminster and The Sciences) IUP has been in, what, 9 emotional, tough games already. We saw the toll it took on them last night being the last game of the 'first half'. It's incredibly impressive they found a way to win that game. This long break couldn't have come at a better time.

And then there's the huge difference in styles between WCU and Fairmont. To adapt to win in both is also pretty impressive.

[IUPalum]

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This is a perfect time for a break for IUP. They have been in nothing but grinds. Time to get the legs back under them. Using the 8th player off the bench is crucial the rest of the way. Chucky brings it on D but has to give more on offense.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Yeah, They seemed to hit a strech when they were calling them really close, then in the last 3 minutes, didn't call anything. and WCU plays a pretty physical game. They out rebounded IUP by like 10, and killed IUP on the offensive boards.

I thought it was overly apparent IUP was reeling a bit from the Fairmont State game and also this stretch of tight games. WCU came out looking like the well-rested team they were (hadn't played in almost two weeks). WCU had a ton of emotion and intensity ... they just couldn't hit deep shots to save their life in the first half. They were tenacious on the boards. Very physical and they wanted it more.

With two exceptions (Westminster and The Sciences) IUP has been in, what, 9 emotional, tough games already. We saw the toll it took on them last night being the last game of the 'first half'. It's incredibly impressive they found a way to win that game. This long break couldn't have come at a better time.

[ironmaniup]

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Yeah, They seemed to hit a strech when they were calling them really close, then in the last 3 minutes, didn't call anything. and WCU plays a pretty physical game. They out rebounded IUP by like 10, and killed IUP on the offensive boards.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Many times the refs want to be a part of the show and call way too many fouls. I didn't see that last night. The teams just beat the heck out of each other. I think WCU's plan was to get very physical with IUP and with that comes a ton of whistles. At the very least they were pretty even -- as you mentioned just about everybody was at four fouls (or five) by the last few minutes. WCU had two foul out and IUP had one. IUP won that game at the FT line.

[Chuck Norris]

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These refs made this game hard to watch.

[Horror Child]

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Better question is how in the world does WCU have 5 losses?

I get they had 10 days off and everybody gets fired up to come to the KCAC ... but, man. Hard to figure out.

No way if they played with that intensity all the time they'd have 5 losses.

Asked and answered. WCU is 4-0 at home; 1-5 on the road.

Do PASSHE/PSAC rules allow teams to practice during finals week?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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So Joe and Jack talked about the message board on the post game show tonight. Joe wonders who the other 5 posters are beside Jack. hahahaha... Hey Joe, I'll introduce myself when you are up in Erie next. I won't get to IUP before then.

Mercyhurst posted 110 tonight, I agree you want to see that game but Gannon/UPJ are just as big. One game at a time.

UPJ is very good. Gannon will be the typical grinder. Reilly knows how to play IUP. I fully expect a battle.

IUP really needs this break. This has been a brutal stretch. Look at who they've played already. Some R&R is much needed. Getting that win tonight was huge. Found a way.

[IUP24]

So Joe and Jack talked about the message board on the post game show tonight. Joe wonders who the other 5 posters are beside Jack. hahahaha... Hey Joe, I'll introduce myself when you are up in Erie next. I won't get to IUP before then.

Mercyhurst posted 110 tonight, I agree you want to see that game but Gannon/UPJ are just as big. One game at a time.

[IUPalum]

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So Joe and Jack talked about the message board on the post game show tonight. Joe wonders who the other 5 posters are beside Jack. hahahaha... Hey Joe, I'll introduce myself when you are up in Erie next. I won't get to IUP before then.

Mercyhurst posted 110 tonight, I agree you want to see that game but Gannon/UPJ are just as big. One game at a time.

[IUP24]

[IUP24]

WCU was fired up. IUP looked tired but found a way.

Armoni being a freshman is just sick.


Atmosphere? Yeah, playing Silent Night Holy Night really gets a crowd amped. Unreal.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Better question is how in the world does WCU have 5 losses?

I get they had 10 days off and everybody gets fired up to come to the KCAC ... but, man. Hard to figure out.

No way if they played with that intensity all the time they'd have 5 losses.