No. 19 IUP falls to No. 7 Slippery Rock in PSAC West matchup

INDIANA, Pa. – No. 19 IUP battled back from a 21-point first-half deficit, pulling within three points entering the fourth quarter before No. 7 Slippery Rock pulled away for a 42-26 victory Saturday afternoon at George P. Miller Stadium. The Crimson Hawks dropped to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in PSAC West play, while Slippery Rock remained unbeaten at 7-0 overall and 5-0 in conference play. Slippery Rock jumped out to a 21-0 advantage before IUP found a spark from Leon Parson midway through the second quarter. The sophomore broke free for a 47-yard touchdown run, cutting the deficit to 21-7…