PSAC WEST

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Interesting lineup tonight ... not the easiest games to bet.


Pitt-Johnstown at California - Like most of the West, UPJ has a good game, followed by a bad game, followed by a good game, followed by a bad game. One of those 'good games' came against these Vulcans. The Mountain Cats put up 105 on Danny's team last month. Fast forward and UPJ is fresh off getting hammered by Slippery Rock. Both of these teams can light it up from outside (or, stink it up). This won't be one for you defense lovers. Cal is pretty hot -- and in Angelo's Dome. Vulcans -5.5

IUP at Seton Hill - The Main Event, of course, is the first (ladies) game. Too bad the league can't flip the starts. Regardless, this should be a pretty good rematch. Both teams play well -- and bad -- in stretches. The Crimson Hawks won the first meeting with a buzzer-beating, walk-off 3-pointer. It was a physical, low-scoring game. Expect the same tonight. The outcome, however, may be different. Dorothy isn't in the KCAC, anymore. Joe's young team struggles - big time - on the road. They are walking in to a claustrophobic hornets' nest tonight. Griffins -3.5

Clarion at Slippery Rock - The Golden Eagles lit up The Rock last month inside Tippin. SRU is pretty tough in Morrow. Picking this SRU team, however, would have most gamblers broke this season. The lineup is different each game. The dress list is, too. The Rock can be really, really good -- at times. Morrow makes the difference tonight. SRU -4.5


Bonus

IUP at Seton Hill (Women's) - Tough to take much from the first meeting. IUP only dressed (8) players and (2) of them were walk-ons. Somehow, the Hawks were in a tie game with 60 seconds to play. Most importantly tonight for IUP, Nyshae' Weaver is playing after missing the January game. These two may play 1-2 more times this year. The Griffins don't lose much in the McKenna Center. It will be a tough road environment. Vegas says PICK 'EM

[gman16506]

He does, but if he says you got 10 minutes.. you have 10 minutes.

Guess he is following a trend as Jerry Slocum and John Reilly weren't the best at public relations and promoting the program. Bring back Tom Chapman!!!

[bballfan03]

What do you mean by keeps to a schedule?

Doesn't make time for fans and boosters?

He does, but if he says you got 10 minutes.. you have 10 minutes.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Updated WOMEN'S Standings:

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TEAM	PSAC	OVERALL	STREAK
Seton Hill*	14-2	20-3	W1
Edinboro*	14-3	19-5	L1
IUP*	13-3	18-4	W3
Gannon*	14-4	22-5	W2
California*	10-7	14-10	W3
Clarion	7-11	13-13	L3
Slippery Rock	4-13	7-16	L8
Pitt-Johnstown	1-16	3-21	W1

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Updated MEN'S Standings:

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TEAM	PSAC	OVERALL	STREAK
Gannon *(1)	15-3	20-6	W4
California	10-7	15-10	W5
Edinboro	10-7	14-10	W2
Slippery Rock	8-9	12-13	W1
Seton Hill	7-9	14-10	W1
Pitt-Johnstown	7-10	11-13	L1
IUP	6-10	11-13	L3
Clarion	6-12	11-13	L3

[IUPHawks24]

Bazzoli is a very not liked coach in the PSAC lol and by any other teams they played. He's rides the refs like Fee did, but is a little less charismatic. He also chirps at the other coaches when they ride a ref for something he disagrees with.

I know some fans gave been rubbed the wrong way by him, but in general he's liked. He's very direct and keeps to a schedule.. putting it nicely

What do you mean by keeps to a schedule?

Doesn't make time for fans and boosters?

[bballfan03]

No doubt.

The other key item here is the 'human' vote. They don't all like one another. From what I've heard, GU's new coach isn't exactly popular among the West coaches. Of course, Joe isn't, either.

What I'm getting at is these awards can often result in some animosity voting.

Regardless, long way to go.

Historically, they do tend to get them right (usually).

Both of the above-mentioned players are worthy (as of now).

Bazzoli is a very not liked coach in the PSAC lol and by any other teams they played. He's rides the refs like Fee did, but is a little less charismatic. He also chirps at the other coaches when they ride a ref for something he disagrees with.

I know some fans gave been rubbed the wrong way by him, but in general he's liked. He's very direct and keeps to a schedule.. putting it nicely

[bballfan03]

Boro first season sweep of IUP since 2007-08.

They've been a fun surprise this year!

[Fightingscot82]

Boro first season sweep of IUP since 2007-08.

[bballfan03]

IUP on upset alert to Boro

[bballfan03]

Thank God GU pulled that one out in the 2nd half. Clarion didn't play well at any point, Gannon just sucked for the first 8 mins of the 2nd half lol

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Not exactly a must-see-TV lineup across the league tonight, but there are some intriguing men's games. The women's games may (likely) all be slaughters.


Gannon at Slippery Rock - On paper, this is a total mismatch. Gannon got healthier, and has rediscovered its stride. The Rock has lost 3 straight (and 4 of its past 5). Add to it, the Knights won the first meeting, 90-64. Making matters worse, the SRU lineup card changes by the game. Who is playing? Who isn't? Why aren't they? Lots of questions. Morrow Field House has seen its share of odd occurrences over the decades. SRU has pulled some big upsets in there. They'd need some extreme Morrow Magic for that to happen tonight. Knights -12.5

IUP at Pitt-Johnstown - IUP freshman point guard Kymani Merraro experienced his first UPJ game last month. Afterward, he said something along the lines of it being an odd experience because the UPJ bench was calling out all of IUP's plays the entire game. IUP won the game (barely). On this young IUP team, it's very likely UPJ may actually know the IUP system better than Joe's current rotation does. Joe doesn't disguise anything. The first meeting saw IUP storm out to a huge lead (20-range) -- and hang on for dear life. UPJ is better than its record. IUP is about right on par with its .500 mark. However, IUP hasn't won a West road game this season. The Hawks likely won't tonight, either. The Dirty J gets hopping for Joe's visit. The Mountain Cats play to well in Johnstown for this up-and-down IUP team to handle. UPJ -5.5

California at Clarion - The Vulcans are red hot all the sudden - winners of their past 4 games. Clarion is as sporadic as a team can get. Cal beat them up in Angelo's Dome last month. However, the Golden Eagles are 6-3 inside Tippin this season. Cal is 8-3 in the empty dome, but just 5-7 outside it. Tonight will be closer than the January meeting. Clarion, however, has trouble finishing games. Danny's team never stops coming at you. Vulcans -8.5

[Bballfan]

The race on the women's side it wild. Basically 1 of those top 4 teams are going to prevail, but they will keep beating up on each other the rest of the regular season. Regardless, the conference tournament is ultimately going to decide who hosts the Atlantic region. The strength of schedule of those 4 teams are very impressive too.

Seton Hill 20-3 0.560
Edinboro 18-4 0.547
IUP 15-4 0.553
Gannon 20-5 0.527

Interestingly enough, all but Seton Hill lost to a GMAC school. Edinboro lost to Findlay. IUP lost to Ashland. Gannon lost to Ohio Dominican. Now losses to Ashland and Findlay are not bad losses. The Gannon loss to Ohio Dominican (a team not even in the top 8 of the GMAC) was bad. Conversely Seton Hill defeating Malone is one of their best wins of the year.

Gannon has what I would say is the easiest finish to the season, but has to make up a two loss deficit. The other three have brutal schedules to finish though. Crazy as it sounds, I think Gannon still pulls it out

[Ship69]

No doubt.

The other key item here is the 'human' vote. They don't all like one another. From what I've heard, GU's new coach isn't exactly popular among the West coaches. Of course, Joe isn't, either.

What I'm getting at is these awards can often result in some animosity voting.

Regardless, long way to go.

Historically, they do tend to get them right (usually).

Both of the above-mentioned players are worthy (as of now).

I agree that they tend to get it right most of the time. Part of being an adult is the ability to acknowledge the achievements of people you don't particularly like. Bob Knight was a classic example. He was an ass much of the time as a person, but he was a helluva basketball coach.

[gman16506]

I didn't discover this site until just a few years ago and have posted regularly, even during the 3-23 season.

Don't sweat it! There is zero correlation between number of posts on this Board and your level of loyalty to the team of your choice. I personally visit this site almost daily, but very seldom post for a variety of reasons.