PSAC WEST

[Ship69]

For you gambling degenerates:


Gannon Women / -2.5

Gannon Men / -7.5


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Gambling problem call 1-800-GAMBLER

And judging by the news this week, there are apparently some gambling degenerates out there. Allow betting on almost every aspect of a low-level D1 game. What possibly could go wrong?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

For you gambling degenerates:


Gannon Women / -2.5

Gannon Men / -7.5


Live numbers on the underground.


Gambling problem call 1-800-GAMBLER

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I believe we've done it before, although I'm too lazy today to go back and see when. It was a nice, competitive game this season.

Yes, Ship has played SH in non-con in the recent past.

It actually helps instead of wasting time taking a D3 game (which does nothing to help metrics).

[Ship69]

In those instances, I'm assuming the game was signed as an actual non-conference game in addition to the mandated number of crossover games.

Instead of playing PSU Who-Cares, schedule an East West non-con. I like it.

I believe we've done it before, although I'm too lazy today to go back and see when. It was a nice, competitive game this season.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

The weird thing is that sometimes early games against PSAC foes don't count in the standings, as with Ship's Dec. 1 game with Seton Hill this season.

In those instances, I'm assuming the game was signed as an actual non-conference game in addition to the mandated number of crossover games.

Instead of playing PSU Who-Cares, schedule an East West non-con. I like it.

[Ship69]

The crossover games do count in the conference record.

Obviously the Catch 22 is some years you draw easy games. Some years you don't.

The weird thing is that sometimes early games against PSAC foes don't count in the standings, as with Ship's Dec. 1 game with Seton Hill this season.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

IUP basketball question.

I don't usually follow basketball, but I see that IUP has one conference loss. But I can't figure out from who?

I see that they lost to Ashland (not conference) and West Chester (who is in the East), so that shouldn't impact the West standings, right?

Thank you,

The crossover games do count in the conference record.

Obviously the Catch 22 is some years you draw easy games. Some years you don't.

[Tdobson]

IUP basketball question.

I don't usually follow basketball, but I see that IUP has one conference loss. But I can't figure out from who?

I see that they lost to Ashland (not conference) and West Chester (who is in the East), so that shouldn't impact the West standings, right?

Thank you,

[Ship69]

Some might see that as a sign of "weak"ness...

Seriously, what do you expect tomorrow??? ESU is playing well against the lesser teams in the East.

Well, nobody is claiming a 7-9 Ship team is a powerhouse. When they've shot at a decent rate, they've shown the ability to hang with most teams, including last-minute losses with Seton Hill and Millersville and an away win over a decent Clarion team (which ended Cal's 10-game winning streak this week). But when they go cold, they all seem to go cold at once, resulting in some ugly stretches of basketball. I have no idea what to expect Saturday. It could be a good game if the Raiders of Tuesday night against Millersville show up. If the Raiders of Thursday night show up, it likely would be East Stroud in a rout.

[WarriorVoice]

Makes that Ship win up at Clarion look pretty good, Of course the Raiders then follow it up by somehow figuring out how to lose to Bloomsburg, then play Millersville down to the wire, and tonight win an ugly one against Kutztown tonight. Nothing erratic about Ship this season. LOL.

Some might see that as a sign of "weak"ness...

Seriously, what do you expect tomorrow??? ESU is playing well against the lesser teams in the East.

[Ship69]

Clarion pulled the upset tonight in Tippin, ending Cal's 10-game winning streak.

The Vulcans played (6) players. Total.

Makes that Ship win up at Clarion look pretty good, Of course the Raiders then follow it up by somehow figuring out how to lose to Bloomsburg, then play Millersville down to the wire, and tonight win an ugly one against Kutztown tonight. Nothing erratic about Ship this season. LOL.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Clarion pulled the upset tonight in Tippin, ending Cal's 10-game winning streak.

The Vulcans played (6) players. Total.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Updated MEN'S Standings

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TEAM	PSAC	OVERALL	STREAK
CALIFORNIA	8-0	11-4	W10
GANNON	7-1	13-2	L1
IUP	6-1	10-2	W2
SLIPPERY ROCK	6-2	13-3	W2
SETON HILL	6-2	12-4	L2
EDINBORO	4-3	8-6	W1
PITT-JOHNSTOWN	3-5	9-7	L4
CLARION	3-5	8-8	W1

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TONIGHT:

California at Clarion - The Vulcans are sizzling -- winners of 10 straight. Cal isn't deep, but it is finally back at full strength. Danny's tiny rotation just took down Gannon. However, don't overlook this Clarion team. The Golden Eagles sit at 8-8, but have played one of the toughest schedules around (including West Liberty and Daemen). Clarion has a big win at West Chester and most recently won a 2 OT thriller at Seton Hill. They are by no means a pushover. The betting line tonight is California -6.5. This could be one of those times to take the dog at home.

IUP at Slippery Rock - Team Redshirt travels to the Joe Lombardi House of Horror. No venue has caused the long-time head coach more grief (and losses) than Morrow Field House. Making matters worse, SRU's two stars -- Maceo Austin and Ike Herster -- finally returned this past weekend. On paper, IUP has the better, deeper team. But, not by a whole lot. Strange stuff happens in this series -- especially in Slippery Rock. The Rock is very tough at home -- and let's just say gets some breaks. Vegas says SRU is a small favorite. Rock -2.5

Seton Hill at Gannon - A trip to Erie isn't the prescribed remedy to end a 2-game skid. However, since Gannon's revival, the Griffins have probably been their biggest thorn. Seton Hill is 3-3 against the Knights in the past 6 meetings. Head Coach Ben Wilkins seems to have a little kryptonite against the Gannon system. And, in what should be a cut-throat West race, Seton Hill desperately needs to stop the bleeding. The bad news, however, for the visitors is in the past several years Gannon is nearly impossible to beat in Erie. Expect a close one. The Griffins will have an advantage inside and also have pretty strong guards. Gannon -5.5

Pitt-Johnstown at Edinboro - Looking down the road, this is a gigantic game between two likely 'bubble' teams come PSAC Tournament time. UPJ is riding a rare, 4-game losing skid. The Scots have won 4 of their past 5 -- albeit against shaky competition. Tough call. This particular Mountain Cats team is a bit sporadic -- an odd trait for a Bob Rukavina team. But, they are more battle-tested than the Scots -- and they are due. Take the road team tonight -- in a tight one. Pitt-Johnstown -3.5

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Updated Women's standings

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Team	PSAC	Overall	Streak
IUP	7-0	13-0	W13
Gannon	7-0	15-1	W14
Seton Hill	7-0	11-2	W10
Edinboro	6-1	9-7	L1
California	4-3	8-9	L2
Clarion	4-3	9-4	W3
Slippery rock	3-4	5-8	L4
Pitt-Johnstown	2-5	5-9	L1

[IUPbigINDIANS]

UPDATED STANDINGS / MEN'S

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TEAM	PSAC	OVERALL	STREAK
CALIFORNIA	7-0	10-4	W9
GANNON	7-0	13-1	W10
SETON HILL	6-1	12-3	L1
IUP	6-1	10-2	W2
SLIPPERY ROCK	5-2	12-3	W1
EDINBORO	4-3	7-6	L1
PITT-JOHNSTOWN	3-4	9-6	L3
CLARION	2-5	7-8	L3

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Saturday schedule:

Gannon at California

Clarion at Seton Hill

Slippery Rock at Pitt-Johnstown

Penn State-Fayette at Edinboro

IUP: idle