Crimson Hawks fall to West Liberty

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  The Crimson Hawks struggled to keep up as their NCAA Division II tournament run ended in a 23-point, 86-63, loss to the top-seeded West Liberty Hilltoppers. Despite the final score, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Hawks never seemed out of the game.

Men win PSAC championship, clinch NCAA tournament berth

IUP downs SRU 52-46 to claim ninth PSAC title, earn third seed in big dance

  The Crimson Hawks raised the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship trophy for the third time in four years with a 52-46 win over Slippery Rock Saturday. “Early in the year, our goal wasn’t to win the regular season championship or the conference tournament championship,” Head Coach Joe Lombardi said.

IUP wins overtime thriller to advance to PSAC tournament semifinals

Crimson Hawks down Edinboro 89-87 in OT

  The top-seeded Crimson Hawks won an overtime thriller against Edinboro, 89-87, to advance to the semifinals of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference tournament. “That was the best performance against us all year long,” Head Coach Joe Lombardi said.

Men’s basketball falls short in comeback push against SRU

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania lost its lead in the division after their comeback push fell short against Slippery Rock Saturday. Three-time defending division champion IUP and the Rock are now tied atop the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West with the Crimson Hawks’ 70-69 loss.

Men get back on track with home victory over Edinboro

  Led by five players scoring in double digits, the 11th-ranked Crimson Hawks earned their fifth consecutive 20-win season with a 78-70 victory over Edinboro Wednesday. “We play 26 games, and to win 20, for this team, that’s a real credit to their competitiveness,” Head Coach Joe Lombardi said, “the way they approach the preparation and their great will to win.

Men suffer fourth loss of season at hands of Mercyhurst

  A slow night offensively gave the 11th-ranked Crimson Hawks their fourth loss of the season, falling to Mercyhurst 57-48 Saturday. After scoring 70 just days earlier, Indiana University of Pennsylvania could not get into a shooting rhythm. The Crimson Hawks shot 36.

Men’s basketball retires Webb’s No. 15 jersey, defeats Cal U 70-53

  After holding the lead the majority of the game, Indiana University of Pennsylvania took down Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference rival California University of Pennsylvania 70-53 Wednesday.   In the game’s opening minutes, the Crimson Hawks fell behind, but took the lead faster than they had let it up and never looked back.

Men’s basketball rebounds with win over Clarion

  A great night of shooting gets the Crimson Hawks back in rhythm as they rebound from their first loss in a month. After suffering a tough loss to Gannon, IUP came right back just days later with a 65-54 victory over Clarion Saturday. Poor shooting doomed the team against Gannon, but against Clarion it was the complete opposite.

IUP to retire Darryl Webb’s No. 15 jersey Wednesday at men’s basketball game

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania men’s basketball will retire the No. 15 jersey worn by two-time All-American and 2011 Division II Player of the Year Darryl Webb Wednesday night as they take on Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference-rival California.

Gannon snaps Crimson Hawks’ nine-game win streak

  The Crimson Hawks fell to Gannon, 57-55, in the final seconds of the game, snapping their nine-game win streak. After a slow first half, Indiana University of Pennsylvania went into the locker room trailing 30-24. Midway through the second half, the Crimson Hawks’ offense got hot and went on a 15-0 run, taking a 45-38 lead with 11:23 to go.

Men hold off PSAC-rival Slippery Rock for ninth straight victory

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania fought back after losing their lead in the final three minutes for a 55-49 win over rival Slippery Rock Saturday. Early in the second half the Crimson Hawks had complete control of the game, leading by as much as 17.

Men extend streak to eight with victory over Lock Haven

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania earned its eighth straight victory Wednesday with a 71-53 win over Lock Haven. The Crimson Hawks were in control through most of the first half, using a 14-3 run to take a 15-point lead with the score 35-20. Just before halftime, though, Lock Haven went on a run of its own to come within six points of the lead.

Men’s basketball drops seven spots in NABC poll

  After IUP’s first loss of the season, they dropped in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II Top 25 Poll. IUP dropped seven spots to No. 22. After a 4-0 start, the Crimson Hawks suffered a 64-60 loss to Cheyney on Saturday.

Men’s basketball remains undefeated with win over Seton Hill

  The Crimson Hawks improved to 4-0 as they beat Seton Hill Sunday 63-55 in the second day of the Indiana Regional Medical Center Classic at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. IUP’s hot offense led the team to victory with four Crimson Hawks finishing in double-figures.

Men’s basketball opens season with dominating win over Pitt-Greensburg

  The Crimson Hawks opened the 2012-2013 regular season with a dominating 91-49 victory over Pitt-Greensburg Saturday night. IUP showed why they are ranked No. 1 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West, playing with the lead for almost the entire game.