IUP Women's Basketball | 2019-20

[IUPbigINDIANS]

The women's team has cracked the D2SIDA Top 25 -- coming in at No. 14. However, they remain unranked in the WBCA Top 25.

It's still hard to get a grasp. Their opponents thus far have a combined 11-28 record. They should cruise this Sunday but things will start to get real in a hurry after that point.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Maybe IUP will be the one in the West. I was surprised at how easily the Ship women handled Cal and Slippery Rock over the weekend.

They are intriguing. I'll be the first to admit I thought this season was going to be an utter disaster. A couple players who didn't seem to fit Tom's turtle-slow system seem to be thriving in this faster style. Naturally, the one who left for Cal would really thrive in this style of play. But, that's water under the bridge.

We'll see. Like I said, their schedule has been very light so they better not be getting any champagne ready. Adding two (low level) D1 guards at mid-season could be a fantastic boost or a disaster. Likely one or the other. But, I think to make a run he had to do it.

Looking long term (and assuming he gets the job), Carey has been offering players the polar opposite of Tom's typical targets. Tom loved set shooters, etc. He's chasing more dynamic playmakers, etc.

Hey, we're remotely talking about the team on here so something is working. So far, anyway.

[Ship69]

What was perceived to be a total rebuilding year -- many new starters, freshmen galore, new interim coach -- all the sudden has some upside.

The cavalry is also on the way to provide some quality depth. Mid-year transfers are pretty rare at IUP but this could be a big boost. As mentioned earlier, IUP's starting unit is pretty tough. The bench needs immediate, experienced help. Hence the additions.

Much like the men's side, the women's WEST is not off to a good start.

TEAM	CONFERENCE	OVERALL	STREAK
IUP	2-0	6-0	W6
Slippery Rock	1-1	6-2	L1
Seton Hill	1-1	5-3	W1
Edinboro	1-1	4-3	W1
Mercyhurst	1-1	4-3	W1
UPJ	1-1	4-3	L1
Gannon	0-2	6-2	L2
California	0-2	4-3	L2
Clarion	0-2	0-6	L6

Big 'if' here, but 'if' the new additions immediately blend in well and contribute ... this team could stay in the West race. The jury is still out a little bit. They haven't exactly played a murders' row of competition. However, much like the men's side, last year was a very strong West. This year many teams look to be in rebuilding mode.

This is a more fun team to watch than the past couple. They are playing at a total opposite pace than we've seen during the Tom regime. They push the ball and play up-tempo. The Norman Dale offense is gone.

They should win this Sunday against Goldey-Beacom, but after that Kutztown and West Chester will be a whole new ballgame. Gannon, picked first in the West, just went 0-2 against that duo.

So far, Mr. Interim is making a solid impression.

Maybe IUP will be the one in the West. I was surprised at how easily the Ship women handled Cal and Slippery Rock over the weekend.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

What was perceived to be a total rebuilding year -- many new starters, freshmen galore, new interim coach -- all the sudden has some upside.

The cavalry is also on the way to provide some quality depth. Mid-year transfers are pretty rare at IUP but this could be a big boost. As mentioned earlier, IUP's starting unit is pretty tough. The bench needs immediate, experienced help. Hence the additions.

Much like the men's side, the women's WEST is not off to a good start.

TEAM	CONFERENCE	OVERALL	STREAK
IUP	2-0	6-0	W6
Slippery Rock	1-1	6-2	L1
Seton Hill	1-1	5-3	W1
Edinboro	1-1	4-3	W1
Mercyhurst	1-1	4-3	W1
UPJ	1-1	4-3	L1
Gannon	0-2	6-2	L2
California	0-2	4-3	L2
Clarion	0-2	0-6	L6

Big 'if' here, but 'if' the new additions immediately blend in well and contribute ... this team could stay in the West race. The jury is still out a little bit. They haven't exactly played a murders' row of competition. However, much like the men's side, last year was a very strong West. This year many teams look to be in rebuilding mode.

This is a more fun team to watch than the past couple. They are playing at a total opposite pace than we've seen during the Tom regime. They push the ball and play up-tempo. The Norman Dale offense is gone.

They should win this Sunday against Goldey-Beacom, but after that Kutztown and West Chester will be a whole new ballgame. Gannon, picked first in the West, just went 0-2 against that duo.

So far, Mr. Interim is making a solid impression.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Grace could technically play now since her season is over.

Not even sure she's joining but last year she joined at start of second semester.

Their starting five is solid. That bench, however, needed beefed up.

They are playing much faster. It's refreshing not to see the Norman Dale offense that Tom loved.

[IUPalum]

Hawks just blew out a good Ohio Dominican team, 79-61. ODU got about 10 points when IUP emptied the bench at the end.

They looked pretty good. They don't go outside of the starting five hardly at all. That further explains the mid-year transfers allegedly on the way. No word yet if a third mid-year addition is also coming (Grace Magnapora). Recall she joined the team second semester last year after the volleyball season. She can play and would be a big boost.

That's a 5-0 start for the new coach. Tonight was a good win against a quality opponent.

ODU's star had (I think) 38 of their 61 points.

Grace could technically play now since her season is over.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Hawks just blew out a good Ohio Dominican team, 79-61. ODU got about 10 points when IUP emptied the bench at the end.

They looked pretty good. They don't go outside of the starting five hardly at all. That further explains the mid-year transfers allegedly on the way. No word yet if a third mid-year addition is also coming (Grace Magnapora). Recall she joined the team second semester last year after the volleyball season. She can play and would be a big boost.

That's a 5-0 start for the new coach. Tonight was a good win against a quality opponent.

ODU's star had (I think) 38 of their 61 points.

[CALUPA69]

Sounds like immediate (2nd semester).

The new coach went in with a real small roster. I think they only had 12 players. No fault of his own, of course. Tom decided to retire so late that it left whomever took over hanging.

I assumed they'd try to add a couple mid-year transfers. It's fairly rare but it does happen.

They are off to a good start but they've played all cupcakes. We'll learn more here shortly.

Thanks for the info.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Immediate eligibility or '23-'24 ??

Sounds like immediate (2nd semester).

The new coach went in with a real small roster. I think they only had 12 players. No fault of his own, of course. Tom decided to retire so late that it left whomever took over hanging.

I assumed they'd try to add a couple mid-year transfers. It's fairly rare but it does happen.

They are off to a good start but they've played all cupcakes. We'll learn more here shortly.

[CALUPA69]

Interesting story breaking.

Two Robert Morris players announced today they are transferring to IUP. It would appear both will join the team for the second semester. Both are guards.

Immediate eligibility or '23-'24 ??

[IUPalum]

Interesting story breaking.

Two Robert Morris players announced today they are transferring to IUP. It would appear both will join the team for the second semester. Both are guards.

Interesting

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Interesting story breaking.

Two Robert Morris players announced today they are transferring to IUP. It would appear both will join the team for the second semester. Both are guards.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Rosemont did a little better today ... losing at Millersville, 112-29.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Just why? This is disgusting!

LOL it was 57-5 at halftime. Should have just played Indiana High School.

They did set a women's game attendance record of just a hair under 3,000

Granted, it's a field trip for local students so that's not quite the same as drawing that at the gate.

[IUPalum]

Today was the traditional 'Education Day' women's game.

The unsung tradition of this day is scheduling a completely overmatched D3 opponent. This year the sacrificial lamb was Rosemont.


IUP 102
Rosemont 20


Regardless, IUP is 3-0

Just why? This is disgusting!