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Sports 9.9.11

Let the games begin

IUP brings in new backup quarterback just in time for its first game against East Stroudsburg

IUP Head Coach Curt Cignetti has brought a lot of new faces to the IUP football program.

Rod Rutherford aims to be good coach, father figure to IUP players

IUP receivers coach Rod Rutherford has accomplished a lot in his life.

Two comebacks help Crimson Hawks survive Mercyhurst in OT, 4-3

Anouk Sickman scored on an assist from Shannon Sullivan just over two minutes into overtime to give the No. 8 Crimson Hawks a 4-3 victory over PSAC West foe Mercyhurst.

Kempa finishes first in Burger King/Ohio Valley Invitational

Zack Kempa's first-round 64 helped him win the Burger King/Ohio Valley Invitational last weekend.

Crosby not rushing return

With just a little more than a week to go before the first pre-season game, conditions of some of the key Penguins players remain in the air.

IUP volleyball dominates Puma Invitational

The IUP volleyball team came up with two big wins over St. Joseph's (Ind.) and Franklin Pierce during day two of the Puma Invitational in Rensselaer, Ind.

Sports 8.29.11

2011 Football Preview: Players to watch for this season

The Penn sports staff picked three top players, dark horse players to look for in 2011

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS QB - Pat Smith Smith is entering his third season with the Hawks. In 2009, Smith played eight games for the Hawks due to an injury to then starting quarterback Andrew Krewatch. In his eight games Smith completed 66 of his 128 passes for 637 yards and four touchdowns, but did throw four interceptions.

IUP players working hard during first fall camp under coach Curt Cignetti

IUP Head Coach Curt Cignetti walked into his office Aug. 23, sat at his desk, kicked his feet up and began to talk to the media.

Healthy Pat Smith ready to get back under center in 2011

For the second season in a row, Pat Smith is entering the season as the starting quarterback.

IUP to use three, sometimes four running backs this season

The IUP football team is going to have a luxury this season by having four players at the running back position.

Women's track team earn All-Academic honors

IUP Head Coach Michelle Burgher has high expectations for the women's track team – on and off the track.

Charity basketball scheduled for Saturday

A charity three-on-three basketball tournament is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m-2 p.m. Saturday at the Memorial Field House.

Hawks set to play in NCAA tournament

After its first-ever PSAC championship appearance, the IUP women's tennis team will play in its second-consecutive NCAA tournament.

Hawks going for first-ever PSAC championship

The softball team has transferred its success in the regular season over to the playoffs in an attempt to make school history by winning the PSAC championship for the first time. Full story

Sports 4.29.2011

Bolts defeat Pens in seventh game, 1-0

There's a moment when you know you've lost. While the production of "Spring Awakening" was going on, the Penguins were playing in Pittsburgh and losing. For many fans, they knew it was over before the final horn sounded.

Crimson Hawks looking to make an impact

Though they did not make the postseason, members of IUP lacrosse have nothing to hang their heads about.

Hawks earn home-court advantage in playoffs

It was a weekend of sweeps for the IUP women's tennis team as they shut out all three opponents they faced Thursday and Friday, earning home court in the first round of the PSAC tournament Monday. Full story

IUP has dominating performance at Ed Fry Invitational

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Over the weekend, IUP track and field hosted the Ed Fry Invitational at Miller Stadium.

Sports 4.19.2011

IUP cruises to PSAC title match

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE 4.22.2011

The IUP women's tennis team is on its way to its first PSAC championship in school history after a 5-1 takedown of tournament host Bloomsburg Thursday.

IUP splits games against PSAC opponents

IUP women's lacrosse took care of business Friday with a 17-10 win over Kutztown, but followed it up with a hard-fought 17-15 loss against West Chester on Saturday.

Hawks split doubleheader with Slippery Rock over the weekend

The IUP baseball team rallied from a two-run deficit in the first game to beat Slippery Rock 9-5, but split its doubleheader after giving up a one-run lead in the seventh inning, losing 12-11.

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Penguins blank Lightning, 3-0

One step on a long journey to a championship complete. Full story

IUP athletes receive PSAC Top 10 Award

The PSAC announced the Winter 2010-11 Top 10 Award winners, and two IUP student-athletes were named to the list.

Hawks’ win over West Liberty, keeps win streak going

The IUP women's tennis team made it four wins in a row Tuesday with a road victory over Atlantic regional opponent West Liberty (W. Va.).

Sports 4.15.2011

Vogt nets game-winning goal against SRU

The Crimson Hawks struggled to keep Slippery Rock from a late comeback, but managed to win 11-10 Tuesday night in an overtime thriller.

IUP holds off Concord to win IUP-Cecil Spadafora

The Crimson Hawks were able to hold off a surging Concord team to win the IUP-Cecil Spadafora Invitational Monday with Brad Boyle winning the individual contest and IUP taking home the team trophy.

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IUP splits weekend with Mercyhurst

The Crimson Hawks broke even with Mercyurst after losing both doubleheaders Saturday in Erie, and then coming back to IUP Sunday to even out the losses with two victories. Full story

Sports 4.12.2011

Track and field athletes have success in Maryland

At the Maryland Invitational during the weekend, many IUP athletes were expected to move up in the standings in the PSAC in their respective events.

Hawks add three victories over weekend

The IUP women's tennis team indulged in a successful weekend Thursday through Saturday as it came away from competition with three wins in as many games.

Hawks split doubleheader with Mansfield

The IUP women's softball team split its doubleheader against Mansfield Saturday after losing the first game 6-4, but they rebounded with a 12-5 victory.

Gannon defeats IUP, 20-10

IUP women's lacrosse continues its losing ways against Gannon as it suffered a 20-10 defeat on Saturday.

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Penguins have success without superstars

From the coach, to the goalie, to the players, who is to credit for this season being so great? Full story

Sports 4.8.2011

Hawks beat West Chester for sixth title

The IUP Crimson Hawks edged out West Chester in Monday's Dr. Edwin B. Cottrell Invite during an exciting playoff hole. The win marks their sixth title this season and second in the spring.

IUP softball splits double header against Bloomsburg

The women's softball team scored three runs in the fourth inning yesterday to defeat Bloomsburg 3-2 in the first game of the double header before dropping the second end of the double header, 6-2.

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Hawks extend losing streak to four

The IUP baseball team lost both double-header games against Bloomsburg Sunday; 5-2 and 5-4. Full story

Sports 4.5.2011

Pitching gives Hawks one victory against Lock Haven

IUP pitcher Erin Holloway (13-1) gave up one hit as she shutout Lock Haven in a 5-0 run to give the Hawks their only win in the double-header against Lock Haven Sunday.

IUP on five-game win streak after 22-3 victory

For the first time in the program's history, the IUP women's lacrosse team is riding on a five-game winning streak.

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Crimson Hawks enjoy years of success

For the past 20 years, one IUP team has continuously dominated its sport. No, it's not basketball or football, but the Crimson Hawks golf team. Full story

Hawks use high-powered offense to outscore Gannon 17-6 in two-game sweep

The IUP softball team extended its school-record 13-game winning streak with a sweep over Clarion by taking both games Tuesday and outscoring it by a total of 17-6.

Sports 4.1.2011

Vogt uses talents to assist lacrosse team

Becca Vogt, a junior from Hamburg, New York, is having one of the finest statistical season that IUP women's lacrosse has seen in quite some time.

Crosby expected to return during postseason

It's a mild concussion. He will be back in March. We do not expect a return during the regular season.

Hawks defeat Edinboro in close game, 13-10

With the help of four goals by Alex Lodovici, IUP found a way to bounce back from two tough losses, getting a 13-10 victory over Edinboro.

Hawks drop match against Mercyhurst

The IUP women's tennis team fell to Mercyhurst, its first PSAC West opponent of the season, Wednesday in Erie for its second straight loss.

Olympic sprinter leads track and field team as head coach

IUP has a hidden gem on campus running the track and field program. Former Olympic sprinter Michelle Burgher is in her third year at IUP as a coach, but is only in her first season as head coach.

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IUP track athletes finish first in six events

IUP was back in action over the weekend at Wheeling Jesuit, which hosted the Bill Van Horne Invitational. Full story

Sports 3.29.2011

Gannon steals two victories from IUP

The IUP baseball team dropped both games against Gannon Sunday after winning two games against them Saturday.

Hawks lose second match of spring season

The IUP women's tennis team suffered its second loss of the spring season Saturday to Concordia at the Ebensburg Tennis Center.

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NABC selects Darryl Webb as 2011 Division II Player of the Year

IUP forward Darryl Webb completed his career at IUP after another postseason appearance and was named 2011 Division II Player of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Full story

Sports 3.25.2011

Tabtip Louhabanjong named Athlete of the Week

The IUP women's tennis team had yet another player named PSAC Tennis Athlete of the Week.

Hawks now 10-12 after two straight losses to Seton Hill

IUP dropped two straight games in Seton Hill, moving to 10-12 on the season after losing 13-3 and 4-3.

NHL suspends Matt Cooke

Eight more games of the regular season. Guess who won't be playing in them. Matt Cooke has managed to find himself suspended. Again.

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Women’s tennis gets sixth-straight win of season

The IUP women's tennis team continued a successful spring season Sunday by picking up its sixth-straight win while on the road visiting Ashland (Ohio). Full story

News 3.22.2011

IUP pitcher wins PSAC Pitcher of the Week

The IUP baseball team split another doubleheader against PSAC rival Lock Haven at Owen Dougherty Field Saturday.

IUP Women’s lacrosse defeats Millersville, 11-10

IUP improved to 2-0 in PSAC play and 3-1 overall after beating Millersville in a tight contest, 11-10.

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The Crimson Hawks fell three points short of making second-straight Elite Eight appearance

One final heave from behind the 3-point line was all IUP had left to get them to overtime against the top team in the nation and another chance in the Elite Eight. Full story

Women’s tennis has successful spring break

A spring break trip to the beach in South Carolina may seem like the highlight of spring break for the IUP women's tennis team, but walking away from a tournament 4-0 isn't bad, either.

Sports 3.18.2011

Pens play well during IUP spring break

WEB EXCLUSIVE

A record of 3-1 over the past few games doesn't seem too bad.

Women’s lacrosse defeats Shippensburg, 19-9

The Crimson Hawks' offense was firing on all cylinders as they opened up conference play with a 19-9 victory over Shippensburg Tuesday at George P. Miller Stadium.

IUP mens golf team open 2011 season in North Carolina

The IUP men's golf team participated in the annual St. James Plantation Invitational this weekend in Southport, N.C. and soundly defeated the 10-team field by 10 strokes.

IUP Masters Swim Club looking for new members

The IUP Masters Swim Club is looking forward to growing its membership and participation by offering students a challenge and fun all at the same time.

IUP baseball team splits doubleheader

The IUP baseball team split its doubleheader against Shippensburg Tuesday, winning the first game 11-5 and losing the second game 7-3.

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IUP men will need much of the same against Cal U

The opening round of the PSAC tournament will start tonight for the Crimson Hawks when they play host to the Cal U Vulcans. Full story

IUP womens basketball prepare for rivalry game

The women's PSAC tournament is shaping up to be quite a spectacle, with match-ups like IUP versus Cal U. These two teams are going to make for a great game at Memorial Field House.

IUP men win PSAC West

The Crimson Hawks are the 2010-2011 PSAC West champions.

Sports 3.1.2011

Women’s tennis defeat West Virginia Wesleyan

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

The IUP women's tennis team recorded their second straight-set sweep of the year with their first win of the spring season over West Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday.

IUP Men's Baseball team opens season 2-2

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

The IUP men's baseball team opened the season 2-2 after splitting both double-headers against Chowan University during the weekend.