IUP Athletics finished second in the West and Fourth overall in the PSAC Dixon Trophy standings for the 2025-26 year. West Chester claimed the overall Dixon Trophy
The Dixon Trophy is awarded annually to the top overall athletic department in the conference based on postseason finishes and regular-season standings across all sports.
Every IUP varsity program qualified for PSAC postseason during the athletic year.
The women’s programs were the big boost for IUP. Women’s basketball won both the PSAC Championship and the NCAA Atlantic Regional title before advancing all the way to the NCAA Division II National Championship game. Volleyball came within one match of the Elite Eight. Women’s tennis won a sixth consecutive PSAC West regular-season championship and advancing to the NCAA Round of 16. Women’s swimming and softball also enjoyed deep runs.
On the men’s side, football led the way with a department-best 16 Dixon Trophy points. Men’s basketball and baseball also had strong seasons.
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