IUP Women's Basketball | 2019-20

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Edinboro did Tom a big favor last night knocking off Gannon. That gave IUP a 3-game lead in the West with 7 games to play.

They still have to play at California and also host Gannon and Edinboro. Not over yet but I like their chances for a West title.

Tom's school record win streak grows with each win -- currently at 18 straight.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Tom needs to empty the bench. No need to risk injury.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

IUP 41
Mercyhurst 26

Half

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Raja Fink is going insane.


Alexander started. No Cerro yet.

D'Anna had two fouls in first 15 seconds of game. Likely done for first half.

IUP up 23-15 with 8:21 left in second.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

For any of you IUP history buffs out there, Tom's win last night was IUP's 17th straight. The feat passes the 20-year-old record of 16 straight, which was accomplished in 1999-2000.

I believe the 99-00 team spent much of that year ranked No. 1 in the country. It was one of Sandy Thomas's best teams. One of the stars of that team was current IHS girls' coach Dave Woodall's daughter, Megan.

Further side note, this past summer IUP offered IHS sophomore-to-be Hope Cook. She drained (7) treys the other night in a win over Burrell. Not sure Tom will ultimately land her as her stock will continue to rise these next couple years. She's highly likely to draw D1 attention. The IHS girls also have a 6'3" freshman with an Ohio State offer.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

They talk about 'all in' years.

Trust me, ... next year is an 'all in' year for Joe.

[IUPalum]

Tom is the best women's coach IUP has ever had. He'll get it done soon! Joe loves the redshirt to much BUT his teams don't quit and will always be in the mix.

[IUP24]

Joe has the resources to win it. I just think he's too stubborn. This year is a perfect example. Not saying Uzi Diop wins him a national title ... but it sure would have given him a better shot.

But, we love redshirts here in Jimmy Stewartville.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Joe has the resources to win it. I just think he's too stubborn. This year is a perfect example. Not saying Uzi Diop wins him a national title ... but it sure would have given him a better shot.

But, we love redshirts here in Jimmy Stewartville.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Yep. I've been telling anybody who will listen that same thing. It's just a matter of time. It took him a couple years to lay the foundation. Now, he's just rolling. Tom has the best program on campus.

[IUP24]

Looks like the IUP gals currently have the inside track to host the conference and region playoffs at their place. But don't we say stuff like this every year? I don't believe that they have hosted a region since 2008 in what amounted to the rather infamous Mount Olive affair. Looks like Virginia Union is hot on their heels at #10 nationally with a 16-2 record.

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[IUPbigINDIANS]

Looks like the IUP gals currently have the inside track to host the conference and region playoffs at their place. But don't we say stuff like this every year? I don't believe that they have hosted a region since 2008 in what amounted to the rather infamous Mount Olive affair. Looks like Virginia Union is hot on their heels at #10 nationally with a 16-2 record.

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Tom's won two straight Regional titles away from home. It doesn't matter where it is.

[IUP CRIMSON HAWKS]

Looks like the IUP gals currently have the inside track to host the conference and region playoffs at their place. But don't we say stuff like this every year? I don't believe that they have hosted a region since 2008 in what amounted to the rather infamous Mount Olive affair. Looks like Virginia Union is hot on their heels at #10 nationally with a 16-2 record.

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[IUPbigINDIANS]

Tom just hammered Seton Hill.

[EyeoftheHawk]

I actually wouldn't start Cerro -- not right now, anyway. I'd work her in as the 7th or 8th man. The production just hasn't been there. Teams see this on film. I suppose it is by design but she doesn't seem allowed to shoot the ball. So, opposing teams are pretty much letting her go and tightening down on the others.