Iup basketball

[IUP24]

For better or for worse, thank goodness that - the "most satisfying coaching job" of Joe's career - is over.

[Chuck Norris]

I thought the door was open for IUP to make a game of it in the first 12-14 minutes, but they couldn’t hit the broad side of barn. Once Gannon got rolling they put an end to any drama pretty quickly. On to next year. Hopefully everybody sticks around.

[WarriorVoice]

Bizarre does not even begin to cover this season. I expected Shepherd to use their massive size advantage to beat Ship on Monday. Instead the Rams, not a particularly sharpshooting bunch during the season, blitzed the Raiders with 17 three-pointers to blow open the game. It worked for the Rams last night, but if I'm one of their future opponents I'd be glad to see them continue the outside shooting strategy.

Shepherd takes over 40% of their shots from beyond the arc, 3rd highest rate in the conference. I did the math last night. To your point, they are 13th in the PSAC in 3FG%...

[tonyc]

Up next: https://open.substack.com/pub/tonyco...meOnShare=true

[Ship69]

I’m happy to be wrong that I couldn’t see a way for the IUP men to win. Then when they went down so big at the start I thought the floodgates would open. I have to go back and watch the end because I shut it off when IUP went up big in the 2nd half. I was surprised to see the final. Once Rock got behind they lost composure and went all playground ball while IUP just continued to do its thing. Rock has been an odd team this year with long winning and losing streaks. Seton Hill also won. What a bizarre year in the conference.

Bizarre does not even begin to cover this season. I expected Shepherd to use their massive size advantage to beat Ship on Monday. Instead the Rams, not a particularly sharpshooting bunch during the season, blitzed the Raiders with 17 three-pointers to blow open the game. It worked for the Rams last night, but if I'm one of their future opponents I'd be glad to see them continue the outside shooting strategy.

[IUPalum]

Let’s give Sarp some credit for the massive rebound of the missed free throw at the end. If he doesn’t snag that SRU is down one and has time to get to the rim.

A great effort to avoid a three game sweep at the hands of a hated rival.

I'll give him credit but let's take notice of the lack of box out by SRU and the fortunate bounce that came right to him.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Let’s give Sarp some credit for the massive rebound of the missed free throw at the end. If he doesn’t snag that SRU is down one and has time to get to the rim.

A great effort to avoid a three game sweep at the hands of a hated rival.

I did last night but it was actually in the PSAC West thread. Yes, that was a huge play.

My wish, however, is for the IUP teams (men's and women's) to just make some freaking FTs and eliminate the drama at the end of these games. Both of those wins could have been sealed long before they actually were. Joe's team shot a dismal 61.9% from the the line last night. The ladies shot an even worse 55.6%. It's amazing both could shoot that poor and still win. Neither has much of a bench, so fatigue certainly contributes.

Both teams should have been in cruise control the final couple minutes.

[Chuck Norris]

Let’s give Sarp some credit for the massive rebound of the missed free throw at the end. If he doesn’t snag that SRU is down one and has time to get to the rim.

A great effort to avoid a three game sweep at the hands of a hated rival.

[EyeoftheHawk]

IUP men and women got some serious payback tonight.

Men's game was crazy. Huge win for this team.

I’m happy to be wrong that I couldn’t see a way for the IUP men to win. Then when they went down so big at the start I thought the floodgates would open. I have to go back and watch the end because I shut it off when IUP went up big in the 2nd half. I was surprised to see the final. Once Rock got behind they lost composure and went all playground ball while IUP just continued to do its thing. Rock has been an odd team this year with long winning and losing streaks. Seton Hill also won. What a bizarre year in the conference.

[tonyc]

IUP win at Slippery Rock: https://open.substack.com/pub/tonyco...meOnShare=true

[IUPbigINDIANS]

IUP men and women got some serious payback tonight.

Men's game was crazy. Huge win for this team.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

You better be careful with all this real talk or some on here might call you a pessimist, LOL.

No doubt these are tough first assignments for both. More than anything from the men, I’d like to see them put up a fight like their season is on the line as opposed to looking like they hope it will end.

The ladies really need to beat Cal. It’s doesn’t matter how or by how many, they just need to find a way before it truly becomes a “thing” with that matchup if it’s not already. Cal will be playing for their season. I think they have to win at lest one if not two games to get a tournament bid.

That's been an issue all season. IUP looks intrigued some games -- and disinterested in others. The second SRU game -- at the freaking KCAC -- was terrible. I remember posting IUP had lost that game before the ball even tipped off.

Make no mistake, SRU is a better team this year. They are vastly bigger, (much) deeper, older and more experienced.

Man for man, IUP isn't going to win. Joe needs to have something cooked up tonight.

One thing he needs to toss in the dumpster prior to 7 p.m. is his press. The Rock has destroyed it twice already. If Herring doesn't play 30 minutes tonight, IUP has zero chance. None. SRU's guards are too big and too fast for Joe's normal lineup.

Inside is another problem. Grove has to get after it. They need some aggression out of him. If I was Joe, I'd actually consider stints with Triggs and Brooks in the game together (for the first time all season). Play zone.

They need a curveball tonight. If it's the same approach as the first two games, Joe's season will be over by 8:30 p.m.

It's possible. This IUP team can play pretty good on the right night. The Rock may be overlooking them a bit, too, at this point. I'd bet SRU would beat IUP 9 of 10 this year. Maybe tonight will be the one.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

You better be careful with all this real talk or some on here might call you a pessimist, LOL.

No doubt these are tough first assignments for both. More than anything from the men, I’d like to see them put up a fight like their season is on the line as opposed to looking like they hope it will end.

The ladies really need to beat Cal. It’s doesn’t matter how or by how many, they just need to find a way before it truly becomes a “thing” with that matchup if it’s not already. Cal will be playing for their season. I think they have to win at lest one if not two games to get a tournament bid.

The conference tournaments are (sometimes) tricky.

On the men's side, the West has won (5) straight. IUP won four years in a row and Gannon won last year.

In each of those five years, arguably the favorite won.

Keep in mind Spring Break is usually a factor (Final Four weekend can be pretty dead). So, the home court thing can be fairly irrelevant.

If ever there was a year some team could catch fire and steal a bid, this is it.

Slippery Rock is hot right now. Lock Haven is dangerous. Cal can be tricky. Edinboro was playing really well but may now be minus its star. If he's out they won't do much. Shepherd is sporadic but has its moments. Same with IUP.

I think the three best teams are Gannon, ESU and WCU. But, will they be the three best teams this week? One-and-done changes everything. Some teams buckle under the pressure.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Joe and Craig got the worst draws they could have tomorrow night.

Joe's team turns in to a pumpkin away from the KCAC. Morrow will be a hornets' nest. Nothing will stir that place up like an IUP visit.

The women get their Kryptonite for a third time. The venue will make very little difference. I'd have rather seen them play any of the three teams above them tomorrow than this Cal team again.

Strange things happen in these conference tournaments. But, both these IUP teams are going to have to overcome some demons.

Joe's easily a 9-10 point road dog. SRU causes this IUP team way too many problems.

The women are probably a 5-6 point home dog.

Both coaches need to make some lineup changes tomorrow to have a shot. I doubt either will, of course.

You better be careful with all this real talk or some on here might call you a pessimist, LOL.

No doubt these are tough first assignments for both. More than anything from the men, I’d like to see them put up a fight like their season is on the line as opposed to looking like they hope it will end.

The ladies really need to beat Cal. It’s doesn’t matter how or by how many, they just need to find a way before it truly becomes a “thing” with that matchup if it’s not already. Cal will be playing for their season. I think they have to win at lest one if not two games to get a tournament bid.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Joe and Craig got the worst draws they could have tomorrow night.

Joe's team turns in to a pumpkin away from the KCAC. Morrow will be a hornets' nest. Nothing will stir that place up like an IUP visit.

The women get their Kryptonite for a third time. The venue will make very little difference. I'd have rather seen them play any of the three teams above them tomorrow than this Cal team again.

Strange things happen in these conference tournaments. But, both these IUP teams are going to have to overcome some demons.

Joe's easily a 9-10 point road dog. SRU causes this IUP team way too many problems.

The women are probably a 5-6 point home dog.

Both coaches need to make some lineup changes tomorrow to have a shot. I doubt either will, of course.