IUP’s basketball teams will put their undefeated streaks on the line today as they take on Mercyhurst at the KCAC.
IUP head coach Joe Lombardi is 22-12 lifetime against Mercyhurst, which included three victories against the Lakers last season. IUP knocked off the Lakers in a thrilling 58-55 victory last year at the KCAC in the Atlantic Region Semifinals last March. Both teams have each posted 20-game wins in every full season since 2018-19. The IUP Men are coming off a 76-55 win over Seton Hill
In the women’s game… The Crimson Hawks are the lone team in the PSAC with an unbeaten overall and conference record. Nationally, the Crimson Hawks are one of just four remaining undefeated teams in Division II following Wednesday’s win over Seton Hill. IUP has swept the regular season series with Mercyhurst each of the last three playing seasons since 2018-19. The Hawks have won 10 of the last 11 meetings with Mercyhurst.
You can hear the games starting at 12:30 PM with the women’s pre-game show on U-92.5 FM and the U-92 Sportschannel.
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