IUP opens its 2026-27 season at home this weekend, hosting Point Park on Saturday and Davis & Elkins on Sunday in the Crimson Hawk Classic. The Crimson Hawks aim to build on a 103-26 exhibition win, using their scoring depth, perimeter shooting and defensive pressure to start fast.

By the Numbers
  • IUP beat Pitt-Greensburg 103-26 in its exhibition.
  • Freshman Malia Siriwardene scored 24 points.
  • IUP shot 61.2% from the field and made 15 of 31 three-pointers.
  • The Crimson Hawks forced 38 turnovers.
  • Point Park lost by 4 to Pitt-Johnstown; Davis & Elkins opened with 2 losses.
Yes, But

IUP’s dominant exhibition came against Pitt-Greensburg, so the regular-season games will offer a clearer test. Point Park has three proven scorers, while Davis & Elkins may be vulnerable from the perimeter after opponents made 20 threes across its first 2 games.

What's Next

IUP faces Point Park Saturday and Davis & Elkins Sunday, with both games tipping off at 2 p.m. at Memorial Field House. These are the team’s only home games in November; IUP returns home Dec. 4 against Shippensburg.

Bottom Line

IUP has an early chance to turn exhibition momentum into a strong start, with its defensive pressure and three-point shooting standing out as potential advantages.