IUP defeated Bowie State, MD tonight, 75-60, to win NCAA D2 Atlantic Regional and earn a berth in the Elite 8. It’s the first time since 1999 that the IUP women have earned a berth to the Elite 8.
This is the first Atlantic Region title for IUP and the second overall regional championship in program history.
The Atlantic Regional MVP was Caroyln Appleby, Jr., point guard out of Greensburg Central Catholic. She had 16 points.
Redshirt junior guard Lauren Wolosik was the main offensive threat Monday, posting team-highs of 20 points and eight assists.
The Elite Eight will be played March 21-25 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Here’s Jack Benedict with the recap.
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Finals seconds of the game
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Coach Tom McConnell’s post-game comments
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