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They are better without Herster!
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Updated Men's Standings
2-8-2022
WEST
TEAM PSAC OVERALL STREAK IUP 14-2 20-2 W5 Pitt-Johnstown 13-3 17-5 L1 Mercyhurst 13-4 19-4 W2 California 10-4 15-5 W1 Gannon 9-6 12-7 W3 Slippery Rock 7-7 11-9 L3 Clarion 5-11 9-12 L2 Edinboro 4-10 6-13 W1 Seton Hill 3-14 3-19 L3
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TEAM PSAC OVERALL STREAK Millersville 13-4 19-4 W10 Shippensburg 11-4 14-6 L1 East Stroudsburg 12-5 14-7 W1 West Chester 6-8 12-8 W2 Shepherd 5-10 9-12 L3 Lock Haven 4-11 7-12 W1 Kutztown 4-12 7-15 L5 Bloomsburg 3-12 4-15 W1 Mansfield 3-12 4-17 W3 Comment
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We've arrived at the stretch run of the West race. A lot will be decided on the court in head-to-head match-ups. But, some have a much harder remaining path than others. Starting with tomorrow's games, there are 18 calendar days remaining until the last game of the season. Some are about to play a crazy amount of games in 18 days. A quick look at those still in the race:
IUP (14-2, 20-2) - The Crimson Hawks wrapped up season sweeps of its usual headaches (SRU and Mercyhurst). IUP still hosts California and UPJ, and has what could be a tricky road trip to Gannon this Saturday. These aren't likely to be the same group of Knights who got pounded at the KCAC. Don't underestimate the trip to McComb next week, either. The nice thing, however, for IUP is the huge crowds it draws in the Erie area with several Hawks from the region.
Pitt-Johnstown (13-3, 17-5) - Last night's loss at Gannon could prove to be a big one for the Mountain Cats. UPJ still has home games with a dangerous Slippery Rock, California and Mercyhurst. Add in a short road trip to Indiana. Six games left. Four of them will be tough.
Mercyhurst (13-4, 19-4) - The Lakers seemed to have lost a little buzz, but they are still right in the mix of things. Mercyhurst hasn't had many Covid issues, so their schedule isn't as cramped this month. But, it's far from easy -- starting with tomorrow nights visit from crosstown rival Gannon. The Knights should be feeling pretty good after upsetting UPJ -- and by the fact they nearly upset the Lakers minus several regular players. Mercyhurst also has trips to UPJ and California looming, along with home games with sometimes-good Edinboro and Slippery Rock.
California (10-4, 15-5) - The Vulcans are going to be pretty busy from tomorrow through the finale on Feb. 26. Cal has to play a whopping 8 games during that short stretch -- including road trips to IUP, UPJ, Seton Hill and Gannon. Cal will also host Edinboro, Clarion, SRU and Mercyhurst.
Gannon (9-6, 12-7) - The Knights stayed (mathematically) alive last night with their big win over UPJ. Gannon has (7) games remaining, starting with tomorrow's short trip across town to the MAC. IUP visits the Hammermill Saturday afternoon. GU then plays at Edinboro, a home/home with Slippery Rock, at Clarion and hosts California in the finale.
Slippery Rock (7-7, 11-9) - Getting swept by IUP essentially ended SRU's West title aspirations, but they will remain a huge part of the puzzle for the remaining teams. SRU is a talented bunch -- when motivated. The Rock also has to cram in 8 games in 18 days, starting with a trip to Johnstown tomorrow. SRU then has two with Gannon and trips to California and Mercyhurst. This could certainly be a tough team in the conference tournament. However, the Rock has lost 6 of its past 7 games. They've played a brutal stretch of schedule the past couple weeks - and played almost everybody tough during this skid. They're due to start finishing some games out. SRU could be a big spoiler down the stretch.Comment
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The second Makeup Monday wasn't as friendly to the gambling degenerates. UPJ's loss at the Hammermill and Edinboro's win at Tippin threw a wrench, but the house still hit 3 of 5 winners. Things don't get any easier in the betting world tonight. A very tough lineup is on the board.
Slippery Rock at UPJ - Which team will respond better tonight? The Rock, despite playing well, has lost 5 of its past 6 games. UPJ lost a heartbreaker in the Hammermill. The first meeting in this series was a dandy. The Mountain Cats escaped Morrow Field House with a slim, 91-87 victory. SRU star Frankie Hughes lit up UPJ for 44 points and drained (10) treys. Odd thing about that night is the Rock almost won despite PG Amante Britt missing the contest. He'll be in the mix tonight. If, and, this is a giant 'if', SRU is ready to play, they can win this game. Their size, physical play and shooting can keep them in any game. But, do they have it in them to finish it out? No team has lost more close games this year than the Rock. UPJ is 3-2 in its past five games -- and two of the wins came by a combined 3 points. This is perhaps the toughest game on the board tonight. UPJ seems to have some magic in Johnstown. Mountain Cats find a way. UPJ -2
Clarion at Edinboro - Just 48 hours ago, the Scots won in Tippin. Final score: Edinboro 88 Gerald Jarmon 51. Well, add in 23 more for Clarion from the rest of the roster. Edinboro was minus several starters. Oddly, that seems to help them. Clarion was without their other star, Connor Ferrell. Who will play tonight? Who knows. The Golden Eagles are much tougher with Ferrell. Quick rematches are tough. Too many unknowns, player-wise. Vegas says Scots -3 regardless of who is on the court.
California at IUP - The Vulcans survived the trap in Shepherdstown. Barely. IUP got past the back-to-back with SRU. Barely. IUP won the first meeting after California blew an 18-point, first-half lead. The Crimson Hawks took total control in the second half and ended up winning by 13 points. Tonight, however, is a different match-up. The teams are different now. Cal will have Keith Palek tonight. IUP will (likely) not have Tommy Demogerontas. Palek improves the Vulcans on both ends. Since Demogerontas' injury, IUP has seen the emergence of Tomiwa Sulaiman, who has become one of the top defensive forwards in the league - and has propelled IUP in to one of the top defensive teams. In two of the past three meetings, the Vulcans have jumped IUP in the first half -- racing out to 18-point leads in both games. IUP eventually won both, but those comebacks only last so long. For the Hawks to win tonight in an empty building, the first 20 minutes are key. IUP has won 15 straight in the series. Getting to No. 16, however, won't be easy. IUP is favored until it loses -- by the slimmest of margins. Crimson Hawks -1
Mansfield at Lock Haven - The Mounties are red hot -- winners of 3 straight. Lock Haven has lost 5 of its past 6. However, the Bald Eagles lit up Mansfield in the first meeting -- dropping 102 points. Lock Haven is also a much better team in their building. They turn in to a pumpkin on the road. Tough game to pick. But, ride the hot hand. Mansfield -3
Kutztown at Millersville - The Golden Bears, not many years removed from being a top team in the East, have hit train-wreck status. Kutztown owns an ugly 7-15 record, and has lost its past 5 outings. Millersville, conversely, is the hottest team in the league -- winners of 10 straight. What do you get when a confident team hosts a team ready for the season to end? Blowout City. Marauders -16
Gannon at Mercyhurst - Talk about tough games to pick ... The Lakers survived the first meeting, winning by just 5 points in the Hammermill despite Gannon being without two starters and its top two reserves. So, logic would say a now-healthy Gannon team should win tonight. Right? Not so fast. There's a reason the Lake Show has won 7 straight in the series. The Knights are coming off an emotional win over UPJ. Nothing kills momentum faster than a trip to the MAC. Mercyhurst was also off this past Monday -- watching and resting. That's the difference tonight. Lakers -7
Bloomsburg at East Stroudsburg - The Warriors won by 20 on the road. They'll likely win by more than that at home. But, the Huskies have been showing some fight as of late. ESU is just too deep. Warriors -15
West Chester at Shippensburg - These two old friends will get reacquainted very well in the next 5 days. The Rams are a talented, yet very sporadic team. The Raiders played pretty well in their first game sans Luke Nedrow but dropped a tight, 55-51 game to Millersville. West Chester brings a lot of size and athleticism to the table, but their shooting is quite up and down. This could be a series, based on the roster circumstances, that the home team wins each game. Take the Raiders tonight. But, not by much. Ship -5
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Always enjoy your predictions. One slight correction about Ship. The Millersville game was actually their second without Nedrow. They didn't have him in the East Stroudsburg game prior to Millersville, either.Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View PostComment
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God Alston is a monster.Comment
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87 given up to the Lake Show.
JR isn't happy.Comment
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JR is 8-13 at Christian Brothers, 5-10 in the Gulf South conference.Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View PostComment
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Updated Men's Standings
WEST
TEAM PSAC OVERALL STREAK NEXT IUP 15-2 21-2 W6 @Gannon Pitt-Johnstown 14-3 18-5 W1 @Clarioin Mercyhurst 14-4 20-4 W3 BYE 2/12 California 10-5 15-6 L1 Edinboro Gannon 9-7 12-8 L1 IUP Slippery Rock 7-8 11-10 L4 @Seton Hill Edinboro 5-10 7-13 W2 @California Clarion 5-12 9-13 L3 UPJ Seton Hill 3-14 3-19 L3 Slippery Rock
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TEAM PSAC OVERALL STREAK NEXT Millersville 14-4 20-4 W11 @Mansfield Shippensburg 12-4 15-6 W1 @Lock Haven East Stroudsburg 13-5 15-7 W2 BYE 2/12 West Chester 6-9 12-9 L1 Bloomsburg Shepherd 5-10 9-12 L3 Kutztown Lock Haven 5-11 8-12 W2 Shippensburg Kutztown 4-13 7-16 L6 @Shepherd Bloomsburg 3-13 4-16 L1 @West Chester Mansfield 3-13 4-18 L1 Millersville Comment
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What's wrong with Herster? He missed Monday night, too. Sounds like Clancy is done for the year.Comment
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