INDIANA, Pa. – An exciting weekend awaits IUP athletics as the Crimson Hawks prepare to host 12 events on campus from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, highlighted by the start of the men's and women's basketball seasons and the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Women's Volleyball Championships.
The action begins Friday evening at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex (KCAC) with the Hilton Garden Inn Classic. Clarion and Point Park will open the tournament at 5:30 p.m., followed by IUP taking on Concord in the nightcap at 7:30 p.m.
With the IUP women's volleyball team securing the No. 1 seed in the PSAC West, the Crimson Hawks have earned the opportunity to host the conference semifinals and championship at the KCAC this weekend.
Saturday's semifinal matches will feature Gannon taking on Seton Hill at 1 p.m., followed by IUP facing Clarion at 3 p.m.
Due to the PSAC Volleyball Championships, all men's and women's basketball games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday will be moved from the KCAC to Memorial Field House. All fur basketball matchups will remain at the same time on Saturday, with women's basketball moving to 12 and 2 pm on sunday..
The weekend will also mark the official start of the 2026-27 season for the IUP women's basketball team, which will play its first two regular-season contests Saturday and Sunday at Memorial Field House. After opening the preseason with an exhibition contest against Pitt-Greensburg, the Crimson Hawks will begin games that count toward their official season record.
Basketball tickets for Saturday and Sunday will be available for purchase in person only at Memorial Field House. All seating will be designated as general admission.
Basketball ticket prices are as follows:
Fans attending basketball games Saturday and Sunday should plan to enter Memorial Field House rather than the KCAC.
The PSAC volleyball championship match is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. at the KCAC, with the semifinal winners competing for the conference title.
IUP athletics encourages fans to plan accordingly and take note of the venue changes as the university prepares for a full weekend of competition on campus.
