PSAC WEST

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Looks like SRU at Boro is the only PPD.

[CALUPA69]

CAL U WBB versus HURST is postponed, while, as of now MBB is still on for today.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Here's the Saturday Spreads you bunch of gambling degenerates.


Gannon at East Stroudsburg - This is one right there with Cal/Mercy as the Game of the Day. Gannon hasn't played in almost two weeks, so rust could be a factor. It's also been hard to tell who will actually be in uniform for the Knights. I'm not sure any team has dealt with more Covid and injuries than Gannon. If the Knights are full strength, they have the size and athletes to deal with the press -- and a strong point guard. Both teams have very talented and quick forwards. But, the long road trip paired with the long break in play ... leans toward the Warriors getting a win today. But, it won't be easy. East Stroudsburg -5

IUP at Clarion - Now with 3 of the original 8-man rotation on the shelf, depth is becoming scarce for Joe Lombardi. Luckily, his deep bench has started to come along nicely over the past month. Clarion will pose a much bigger challenge than Seton Hill did a couple days ago. They have some legit 'dudes' as Joe says. This won't be a run-away. Clarion has given IUP some fits in Tippin Gymnasium over the years. Even without Tommy Demogerontas today, IUP still has a strong starting lineup. But, foul trouble could be deadly. Crimson Hawks win, but closer than many probably expect. IUP -9 -- and on upset alert.

West Chester at Bloomsburg - The Huskies should be the perfect cure for a Rams teams coming off a heartbreaking, 1-point loss to Millersville. If West Chester wants any hope of staying in the East race ... can't take many -- if any -- more losses. Bloomsburg will put up a fight, but the Rams are too deep. WCU -8

Shepherd at Kutztown - Both teams are better than their records. Both have a star player on the injured list. This should be an old school, rock-em-sock-em affair. First to 61 likely wins the game. Shepherd is due. I think they'll get to 62 points. Rams -1

Lock Haven at Shippensburg - The Bald Eagles have been a thorn of sorts to Shippensburg in recent years. Lock Haven has a nice starting group. But, as the game goes along and the Bald Eagles' bench becomes a factor, the Raiders will pull away. Should be an entertaining one. Lock Haven is a scrappy bunch. But, they have trouble putting two 20-minute sessions together. Ship -7

California at Mercyhurst - The marquee game of the weekend. Speed 'em up on one side. Slow 'em down on the other side. The Vulcans have the talent to win this game. The Lakers have nowhere near an inside answer for Philip Alston. But, can the California guards find the bottom of the net today? Good shooters become very average in that tight gym -- not to mention the effects of the rarely seen matchup-zone. The Vulcans had an awful shooting performance at Clarion. Law of averages says today could be the opposite. Upset special. Vulcans -3 Note: May God grant mercy on the officials in this game. They have a long day ahead of them with Gary and Danny.

Mansfield at Millersville - The 'Ville this year has been good, then bad and then good again. Mansfield has just been bad. Very bad, in fact. But, the Mounties have shown some life lately. Millersville can score but doesn't play the greatest defense. Mansfield can score and plays next to zero defense. Marauders win a tussle. 'Ville -9

Seton Hill at Pitt-Johnstown - Well, the resurging Griffins are coming off a butt-whipping. How will that young team respond? A trip to Johnstown isn't likely to cure the hangover. Seton Hill's only hope is UPJ is looking ahead to Monday night's IUP visit. This has U.G.L.Y. written all over it. UPJ -23

Slippery Rock at Edinboro - Will The Rock ever play a game again this year? Good Lord. This is now 6 of their past 7 games PPD. Ian Grady needs to lock these guys in Morrow Field House.

[Scrub]

Note: May God grant mercy on the officials in this game. They have a long day ahead of them with Gary and Danny.

This cracked me up. But it's the truth. I'm sure officials are well aware of which assignments to circle on the calendar (much like teams know which opponents to circle).

[Ship69]

California at Mercyhurst - The marquee game of the weekend. Speed 'em up on one side. Slow 'em down on the other side. The Vulcans have the talent to win this game. The Lakers have nowhere near an inside answer for Philip Alston. But, can the California guards find the bottom of the net today? Good shooters become very average in that tight gym -- not to mention the effects of the rarely seen matchup-zone. The Vulcans had an awful shooting performance at Clarion. Law of averages says today could be the opposite. Upset special. Vulcans -3 Note: May God grant mercy on the officials in this game. They have a long day ahead of them with Gary and Danny.

I don't know if it's the part of the generally edgy atmosphere that's abroad in the country these days, but several of the coaches this season seem more demonstrative than they have been in the past. We have the Stitzel show coming to Ship on Feb. 2.

[CALUPA69]

California at Mercyhurst - The marquee game of the weekend. Speed 'em up on one side. Slow 'em down on the other side. The Vulcans have the talent to win this game. The Lakers have nowhere near an inside answer for Philip Alston. But, can the California guards find the bottom of the net today? Good shooters become very average in that tight gym -- not to mention the effects of the rarely seen matchup-zone. The Vulcans had an awful shooting performance at Clarion. Law of averages says today could be the opposite. Upset special. Vulcans -3 Note: May God grant mercy on the officials in this game. They have a long day ahead of them with Gary and Danny.

I don't know if it's the part of the generally edgy atmosphere that's abroad in the country these days, but several of the coaches this season seem more demonstrative than they have been in the past. We have the Stitzel show coming to Ship on Feb. 2.

CAL puts it all together for the first time under Danny Sancomb and run over the Lakers 87-71. Didn't expect it but happy to see it. 'HURST had no answer for PHIL ALSTON with 30 pts, 6 rbds and 2 blks. Hopefully they can come back on Monday with a similar effort when GU shows up at the ANGELO DOME.

[Ship69]

CAL puts it all together for the first time under Danny Sancomb and run over the Lakers 87-71. Didn't expect it but happy to see it. 'HURST had no answer for PHIL ALSTON with 30 pts, 6 rbds and 2 blks. Hopefully they can come back on Monday with a similar effort when GU shows up at the ANGELO DOME.

Wow. Nice win for Cal. Mercyhurst seems to have dropped a notch or two since the break. Their defense has been ripped a couple of times.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Wow. Nice win for Cal. Mercyhurst seems to have dropped a notch or two since the break. Their defense has been ripped a couple of times.

They don't have the bigs they usually do. He brought a bunch in but doesn't play them much. Perhaps some swings and misses. I knew Alston would destroy them. That Ship goes with McIntosh. Control him and they don't have many other scorers.

I've been saying all along Cal is very dangerous. If they start rolling they have a shot to win the league.

Not going to count the Lakers out yet, however.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Notre Dame and Charleston both lost today. Should help a couple PSAC teams.

[Golden89]

They don't have the bigs they usually do. He brought a bunch in but doesn't play them much. Perhaps some swings and misses. I knew Alston would destroy them. That Ship goes with McIntosh. Control him and they don't have many other scorers.

I've been saying all along Cal is very dangerous. If they start rolling they have a shot to win the league.

Not going to count the Lakers out yet, however.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Final

UPJ 89
Seton Hill 85


Speechless

[Ship69]

Yeah, you're usually in trouble with East Stroud if they get you into one of those foul fests up there.

[WarriorVoice]

Gannon at East Stroudsburg...East Stroudsburg -5

Well done sir!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

UPDATED Men's Standings (games played through 1/23)

WEST

TEAM	PSAC	OVERALL	STREAK
IUP	9-1	15-1	W6
Pitt-Johnstown	9-1	13-3	W6
Slippery Rock	6-1	10-3	W1
Mercyhurst	9-3	15-3	L1
California	6-3	11-4	W3
Gannon	5-3	8-4	L1
Edinboro	3-5	5-8	L4
Clarion	2-7	6-8	L4
Seton Hill	1-10	1-15	L6

EAST

TEAM	PSAC	OVERALL	STREAK
Shippensburg	9-2	12-4	W2
East Stroudsburg	7-3	9-5	W3
Millersville	7-4	13-4	W4
West Chester	4-5	9-5	W1
Kutztown	3-7	6-10	L1
Lock Haven	3-8	6-9	L2
Shepherd	2-6	6-8	W1
Bloomsburg	2-7	3-10	L3
Mansfield	0-11	1-16	L11

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Should be an interesting day to watch the PPD games. Students came back last week at the state schools, which will likely mean lots of failed tests this week. Many schools have some potential weather issues tonight, too.