IUP earned the top seed in the PSAC West and will host a tournament quarterfinal after a strong regular season. The Crimson Hawks enter postseason play ranked No. 3 in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region, with a conference title and regional positioning at stake.

By the Numbers
  • 21-5 overall record
  • 12-2 PSAC record
  • No. 1 seed in the PSAC West
  • No. 3 in the latest Atlantic Region NPI rankings
  • Delaney Concannon became the third player in program history to reach 1,000 career kills and 1,000 digs
Yes, But

IUP is coming off a four-set loss to Gannon in its regular-season finale, despite winning the opening set. The defeat came after the Crimson Hawks had already clinched the division title and home-court advantage.

What's Next

A quarterfinal win would send IUP to the PSAC semifinals on Nov. 14. The top West seed could host the semifinals and championship at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex if it advances; the final is scheduled for Nov. 15.

Bottom Line

IUP has earned a favorable postseason path, but converting its regular-season success into a conference title—and strengthening its regional standing—starts with the quarterfinal at home.