IUP Women’s Basketball Suffers Turnover Woes in NCAA Loss to Fayetteville State
The No. 6 seed IUP women's basketball team fell to No. 3 seed Fayetteville State in the 2024 NCAA DII Atlantic Region Tournament due to a season-high 29 turnovers, ultimately losing 72-63. Fayetteville State took the lead in the third quarter and maintained it till the end, benefiting from 26 points off turnovers and 30 fast break points.
By the Numbers- IUP committed a season-high 29 turnovers during the game.
- Fayetteville State scored 26 points off turnovers and recorded 30 fast break points.
- Aniylah Bryan led Fayetteville State with 23 points and eight steals.
- Nyshae' Weaver from IUP recorded a double-double with 19 points and 16 rebounds.
- IUP led by 2 points at halftime despite turnovers, but Fayetteville State took control in the second half.
- Fayetteville State shot 47.5% from the field, with a high of 58.3% in the fourth quarter.
- The game saw a tight contest on the boards and turnovers playing a significant role in the final outcome.
The high number of turnovers proved costly for IUP women's basketball, leading to a defeat against Fayetteville State in the NCAA Tournament. Despite a valiant effort in the fourth quarter, the turnovers and fast break points allowed by their opponents ultimately sealed their fate.
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