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Women go dancing for second straight year

For the second consecutive year, and third time in five years, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks earned a berth in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division II tournament. The Crimson Hawks received the fourth seed in the Atlantic Region and will take on fifth seed Bloomsburg, Friday, in the opening round at Gannon University in Erie.

Women lose heartbreaker in Edinboro, ending PSAC tournament run

In a game in which Indana University of Pennsylvania dominated the Edinboro Fighting Scots in nearly every statistic, poor free-throw shooting and costly turnovers led to the Crimson Hawks’ defeat Tuesday in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference quarterfinals matchup, 75-71.

Stamp’s big night leads women past Mercyhurst in PSAC tournament first round

Despite a valiant effort by the Mercyhurst Lakers, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks survived a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference first-round playoff scare, securing a 62-56 victory, Saturday, in the final seconds. The Crimson Hawks struggled mightily from the field in the first half, going 8-of-35 (22 percent) from the field, including 0-of-9 from beyond the three-point line.

Women race to 38-point victory on Senior Night

Looking to close out the regular season in style, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks picked up a 38-point victory on Senior Night, Wednesday, against Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West opponent Lock Haven, 87-49. Honoring arguably one of the best players in program history during pregame activities, in forward Sarah Pastorek, the Crimson Hawks were emotionally charged from the opening tip.

In Pastorek’s return, Crimson Hawks claim victory over SRU

For the second consecutive season, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks have won 20 consecutive games, following a 74-48 victory over Slippery Rock, Saturday. It is the third time the team has achieved 20 wins in a season under Head Coach Jeff Dow.

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Crimson Hawks struggle  offensively, fall to Edinboro

Looking to move into a two-way tie for second place with the Edinboro Fighting Scots in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West, the Crimson Hawks shot an abysmal 19.4 percent from the floor as they fell to the Fighting Scots, 57-45. Although Indiana University of Pennsylvania got a double-double from Zhane Brooks (ten points, 11 rebounds) and 18 points from the Lindsay Stamp, they weren’t able to overcome their struggles from the field.

Women sneak past pesky Mercyhurst

Looking to continue their winning ways, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks traveled to Erie, Pa., to take on the Mercyhurst Lakers, a team that they beat 100-47 Jan. 19. This time, the score was much closer, as the Crimson Hawks held off a late Lakers rally, winning 72-64.

Women win overtime thriller over PSAC-rival Cal U

The Crimson Hawks (18-6, 13-5) pulled away late in overtime to secure a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West Division win against rival California, Wednesday, 59-51, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Picking up their second straight win since falling at home to West division-leading Gannon, the Crimson Hawks seem to be getting used to playing physical, intense games.

Women’s basketball picks up road victory over Clarion

With the Crimson Hawks still shorthanded without the services of Sarah Pastorek, Leslie Stapleton and Amy Fairman, the team still seems to find ways to win. The Crimson Hawks (17-6, 12-5) picked up a key Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West Division road win, Saturday, against the Clarion Golden Eagles, 67-60.

Women fall just short in upset bid of No. 6 Gannon

What first looked like a potential upset turned out to be nothing more than a wasted opportunity for the Indiana University of Pennsylvania women’s basketball team. Holding a second half lead against the No. 6 ranked Gannon Golden Knights (21-2, 15-1), the Crimson Hawks (16-6, 11-5) were unable to finish the deal, falling 60-52, Wednesday at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, to their Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West Division rival.

Stamp leads women past Slippery Rock

Talk about a “Stamp” of approval. Playing yet another game without senior forward Sarah Pastorek, the Crimson Hawks, led by sophomore forward Lindsay Stamp, cruised to a 77-48 win over Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference rival Slippery Rock, Saturday, improving to 16-5 (11-4) on the season.

Freshman Brooks stars in win over Lock Haven

Losing a star player to injury, especially one that is arguably the best player in program history, is usually crippling for a program. For the Crimson Hawks, who beat Lock Haven Wednesday 88-62, it appears to be business as usual since losing senior power forward Sarah Pastorek to a knee injury that could sideline her for the rest of the year.

Women’s basketball moves up five spots in USA TODAY Poll

Moving up five spots to No. 14 in the latest USA TODAY Sports Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, released Tuesday, the IUP Crimson Hawks women’s basketball team is gearing up for a Top 25 showdown against the 10th-ranked Gannon Golden Knights, Saturday.

Crimson Hawks defeat Cheyney, West Chester in PSAC play

Early in the season, smothering defense and timely shooting seems to be the key to success for the Crimson Hawks’ women’s basketball team. On the road to open up Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference play against Cheyney and West Chester, the 19th-ranked Crimson Hawks came away with two big wins, improving to 6-0 (2-0) on the season.

Defense shines in Crimson Hawks’ win over Ursuline

Suffocating defensive formations and timely baskets helped IUP’s women’s basketball team defeat Ursuline, 73-24, Wednesday, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Displaying their trademark 1-3-1 half-court trap, the Crimson Hawks forced 28 turnovers and held the Arrows to a 20.

Women’s basketball victorious over Concord, Fairmont State

Going on the road for two games in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference / West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference crossover, the Crimson Hawks women’s basketball team won both games against Concord Friday and Fairmont State Saturday. Tipping-off against Concord, the Crimson Hawks had three players score in double figures as they cruised to a 72-44 win.

Women’s basketball met with tough challenge in exhibition matchup with UConn

Taking on arguably the best Division I team in the country, the IUP Crimson Hawks women’s team fell to the Connecticut Huskies Friday in Storrs, Conn., 105-28, at Gampel Pavilion. Going into the game, Head Coach Jeff Dow wanted to compete with the Huskies, not just on the scoreboard, but in terms of execution and hustle.

Women’s basketball heads to Connecticut for exhibition game

For the second time in three years, the IUP women’s team gets to match up against one of the best teams in the nation, the Connecticut Huskies. Traveling Friday to Storrs, Conn., IUP Head Coach Jeff Dow, senior power forward Sarah Pastorek and the Crimson Hawks look to tip off their 2012-13 season with a major upset.

Women’s basketball ranked third in preseason poll

Experience will be the key for the 2012-13 women’s basketball team. That experience starts with senior power forward Sarah Pastorek who is coming off a season where she finished sixth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Association in scoring with 14.

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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Star in the making for women's basketball

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Marita Mathe has bright future

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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