GAME 21

IUP (19-1 | 13-1 PSAC) vs Pitt-Johnstown (7-14 | 4-10 PSAC)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.
Johnstown, Pa. | Sports Center

Stream: PSAC Digital Network
Radio: U92 FM with Jack Benedict and Tony Coccogna


THE GAME AT A GLANCE
The IUP Women's Basketball team concludes their three-game road trip at Johnstown against the Mountain Cats. Tipoff is set for 5:30 PM at the Sports Center.

IUP rallied in the fourth quarter to sweep Edinboro in the regular season. Pitt Johnstown found momentum late and bounced back with a win in overtime against Slippery Rock.


TIPOFF NOTES
>> Through this point in his tenure, head coach Craig Carey owns a .750 winning percentage, ranking second in program history behind Tom McConnell. McConnell posted a .798 winning percentage through eight seasons as head coach of the IUP women's basketball program.
>> IUP holds the second-most accurate offense in the entirety of Divison II. The Crimson Hawks wield an efficient .518 field goal percentage.

>> The Crimson Hawks find themselves near the top of the PSAC in overall offense and defense. Ranked second in both categories. IUP averages 80.2 PPG while only allowing 56.0 PPG.
>> IUP's scoring margin of +24.2 leads the PSAC and ranks third in Division II.
>> IUP is 3-0 against ranked opponents this season.

>> Nyshae' Weaver leads the team in scoring at 15.5 points per game while grabbing 8.5 rebounds per game.

>> Weaver also holds the second most steals on the team, logging 31 so far this season.
>> Ellie Wilkerson found her stride in the last few contests. Wilkerson has logged 10+ points in eight of the last 10 matchups including a season high 23-point performance on 9-of-10 attempts against Millersville.

>> Teresa Maggio has carved an important role on Carey's team. Transferring from Mount Vernon Nazarene, Maggio currently leads the team with 26.7 MPG, second in PPG (13.6), and has recorded the most steals on the team with 47 so far this season.

PITT JOHNSTOWN AT A GLANCE
Pitt Johnstown welcomes IUP to the Sports Center holding an overall record of 7-14 and a conference record of 4-10.

Leading the Mountain Cats in scoring is senior forward Liv West. As the offensive centerpiece for Pitt Johnstown, West leads Pitt Johnstown in PPG (14.0) and REB/G (5.1).

Senior guard Riley Childress has been a consistent star for the Mountain Cats. Leading Pitt Johnstown with 31.6 MPG, Childress's generous playmaking leads the team with 64 assists and second-most PPG (10.2). Defensively, Childress leads Pitt Johnstown with 41 steals.

SERIES HISTORY
IUP leads the all-time series 29-27. The Crimson Hawks have taken ahold of this series, winning the last five contests which included the thrilling OT victory at Johnstown in the 2024-25 season.

RED-HOT PRECISE OFFENSE
IUP ranks second in the PSAC in overall offense and ninth in Division II, averaging 80.2 points per game. Bearing the second-most efficient offense in Division II, IUP holds an potent .518 team field goal percentage. Nyshae' Weaver leads IUP and ranks second in the PSAC with a .610 FG%.

DILIGENT DEFENSE
The Hawks also find themselves among the top two in the PSAC in scoring defense. Surrending only 56.0 points per game. Coach Carey's elite defensive doctrine ensures that no team can respond with ease.

CRASHING THE GLASS
The Crimson Hawks have been excellent rebounding and preventing opponents from rebounding. As a team, IUP grabs 39.6 REB/G, which puts them sixth in the PSAC. Defensively, IUP has completely shut opponents in second-chance opportunities. IUP allows only 26.4 rebounds per game which ranks first in the PSAC. This rebounding margin of +13.2 is fifth best in the entirety of Division II.

GENEROUS PLAYMAKING
On top of IUP's elite scoring and rebounding, Coach Carey ensures that the ball gets through the hands of every player on the court. The Crimson Hawks as a team average 16.60 assists per game, which leads the PSAC. IUP's 332 total assists accounted for is third-most in the conference.