Gannon closed its regular season with a four-set win over IUP, ending the Crimson Hawks’ nine-match winning streak and securing the No. 2 seed in the PSAC West. Abbey Williams led the Golden Knights with 14 kills and 17 digs. IUP still claimed the division title and No. 1 seed; Gannon will host Shippensburg in Wednesday’s quarterfinals.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Gannon 3, IUP 1 (25-27, 25-13, 25-15, 29-27).
  • Gannon: 21-5 overall, 11-3 in the PSAC West; IUP: 21-5 overall, 12-2 in the PSAC West.
  • Williams posted 14 kills and 17 digs; four Gannon players reached double-digit kills.
  • Gannon hit .228 and recorded 12 blocks; IUP hit .082 and had 6 blocks.
Yes, But

Gannon avenged an earlier sweep by IUP, but the loss did not cost the Crimson Hawks the division title. IUP finished atop the West, while Gannon’s comeback followed a blown 24-20 lead in the opening set.

State of Play
  • Gannon is the No. 2 West seed and will host No. 3 East seed Shippensburg in Wednesday’s quarterfinals.
  • IUP earned the No. 1 West seed and the regular-season division title.
  • The PSAC semifinals are scheduled for Nov. 14, with the championship set for Nov. 15.
What's Next

Gannon opens postseason play against Shippensburg on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Highmark Events Center. The highest remaining West seed will host the semifinals and championship unless no West teams advance.

Bottom Line

Gannon enters the tournament with momentum—and home-court advantage in its opener—after defeating the West’s top seed in a pressure-filled regular-season finale.