Crimson Hawks Sports Network starts with behind the scenes crew

They work on cold and wet days; they also work in gyms that are older than your grandmother.

IUP's unlikely NCAA Tournament run ends against Edinboro

The 2011-12 women's basketball season came to an end Saturday night in a second round Atlantic Region loss to No. 1 seed Edinboro, 70-56.

Women's basketball slips by Bloomsburg, advance to play Edinboro today in regional semis

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

For the IUP women's basketball team, revenge is a dish best served in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

NCAA bound

Women's basketball will enter the 2012 NCAA Division II Tournament as No. 5 seed in Atlantic Region

The Crimson Hawks women's basketball team waited patiently Sunday night as they watched the NCAA Division II selection show, not to see if they would make it, but to see who they would be matched up against. Getting in came as no surprise.

Women's basketball survives Gannon, will play PSAC East champion Bloomsburg in semifinals

The IUP women's basketball team will play in its first PSAC semifinal since 2009 when it matches up against PSAC East Champion Bloomsburg at 5:30 p.m. tonight at Edinboro.

Seniors Ullman, Tejada help IUP hold off Gannon, prep for Gannon in PSAC quarters

While the IUP men's basketball team gets to host the first round of the PSAC Tournament, the IUP women's basketball team must travel to Erie for a rubber match against Gannon at 7 p.m. tonight.

Pastorek takes mental approach in leading Crimson Hawks

"Anticipation is key," said IUP women's basketball leader Sarah Pastorek when discussing her game day strategy.

Women's basketball records 20th victory after defeating Lock Haven

The IUP women's basketball team moved one step closer to securing an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament with its 63-49 win over Lock Haven Wednesday night.

Defense comes up big as women's basketball cruises past Slippery Rock, 70-45

The No. 21 IUP women's basketball team's streak of slow starts finally came to an end Saturday during its 70-45 win over Slippery Rock at the KCAC.

Star in the making for women's basketball

Versatile guard Amy Fairman has emerged as IUP's game changer.

Strong defense not enough as women's basketball loses to Edinboro, 67-48

Another slow start plagued the No. 21 IUP women's basketball team during its 67-48 loss to No. 2 Edinboro Wednesday night.

Women's basketball eyes postseason after 65-57 victory over Mercyhurst

The No. 20 IUP women's basketball team clinched a spot in the PSAC Tournament after its win over Mercyhurst Saturday at the KCAC, 65-57.

Siblings show talents on hard wood, gridiron

Proud of each other's accomplishments, competitive siblings, redshirt freshman All-PSAC West kicker for IUP's football team Brett Ullman, and women's basketball  senior guard Arika Ullman, have played significant roles in IUP athletics.

Coming up short

Women's basketball comeback effort stalled in loss to Cal U

A late rally came up short for the IUP women's basketball team as is suffered its second loss in the last three games against Cal U Wednesday night, 67-63.

Marita Mathe has bright future

Marita Mathe has a motto. It is simple on the surface, but to her it goes much deeper.

Sarah Pastorek's fifth double-double leads women's basketbal team over Clarion

Another double-double for forward Sarah Pastorek lifted the No. 17 IUP women's basketball team to a much-needed 78-62 win over Clarion Saturday at the KCAC.

Changes could be in order as women's basketball loses to Gannon

Changes could be on the horizon for the IUP women's basketball team.

Q&A: Liz Kane

Q: How would you describe yourself off the court? A: "A carefree, fun-loving person that loves being social and making people laugh." Q: Who are some of your favorite music artists? A: Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller Q: What's one of your favorite songs to listen to? A: Kid Cudi, "Cudi Zone" Q: What are you talented at besides playing basketball? A: "Many people do not know this, but I was an actress from elementary school through high school. Full story

IUP women's basketball overcomes slow start, turnovers in 57-42 win over Slippery Rock

The No. 18 IUP (16-2, 12-2) women's basketball team shook off another rocky first half to pull away from Slippery Rock (5-13, 2-12) in the second half, 57-42, Saturday at SRU's Morrow Field House.

Marita Mathe has record night, Crimson Hawks take down Lock Haven, 62-49

Freshman guard Marita Mathe's seven 3-pointers tied a school record and spearheaded a comfortable 62-49 win for the IUP women's basketball team over Lock Haven Wednesday night at the KCAC.

Terrible timing

Injury sidelines freshman guard Marita Mathe indefinitely after she wins PSAC Freshman of the Week

Just as it seemed that the IUP women's basketball team was hitting its stride, especially the freshmen, it was dealt a blow after the news that freshmen guard Marita Mathe is out indefinitely due to a stress fracture in her foot.

Senior Vianca Tejada provides leadership, spark off bench for Crimson Hawks

Senior forward Vianca Tejada has led the Crimson Hawks to a blazing 6-0 record.

Women's basketball improved to 6-0 after wins against Bloomsburg, Mansfield

The IUP women's basketball team improved to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the PSAC after wins over Bloomsburg and Mansfield during the weekend by scores of 84-79 and 89-67 respectively at Memorial Field House.

Freshmen help women's basketball throttle Washington Adventist

The freshmen for the IUP women's basketball team stepped up big once again during its 91-46 victory over Washington Adventist Tuesday night at Memorial Field House.

Crimson Hawks struggle early, finish strong in victory over Goldey-Beacom, 75-59

A 12-0 run late in the second half helped the IUP women's basketball team defeat Goldey-Beacom, 75-59, Saturday afternoon in the first regular season game at the Kovalchick Complex.

Women's Basketball Season Preview

Crimson Hawks hope influx of talent amounts to deep run in PSAC Tournament, NCAA Tournament bid

Last season, the IUP women's basketball team narrowly missed the NCAA Tournament.

Sarah Pastorek ready to become leader for Crimson Hawks in 2011-12

With the departures of seniors Lacy Claar and Eryn Withers, junior forward Sarah Pastorek is now the face of the IUP women's basketball team.