GAME 23

IUP (20-1 | 14-1 PSAC) vs Seton Hill (16-6 | 12-4 PSAC)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Indiana, Pa | Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex

Stream: PSAC Digitial Network with Dock Brown and Riley Yonchiuk
Radio: U92 FM with Jack Benedict and Tony Coccagna

THE GAME AT A GLANCE
The IUP Women's Basketball team welcomes Seton Hill in a PSAC matchup, tip off is set for 5:30PM inside of the KCAC.

Most recently, IUP dominated Slippery Rock in a 37-point blowout to maintain their spot at the top of the PSAC West standings. Seton Hill was unable to contain No. 5 ranked Gannon in the fourth quarter, falling 70-81.

TIPOFF NOTES
>> At this point in his tenure, head coach Craig Carey owns a .755 winning percentage, ranking second in program history behind Tom McConnell whom posted a .798 winning percentage through eight seasons.
>> IUP holds the most accurate offense in the entirety of Division II. The Crimson Hawks wield an efficient .516 field goal percentage.
>> IUP's 79.9 PPG on offense is ranked second in the PSAC and tenth nationally, defensively, IUP's 55.6 PPG allowed on defense is top three in the conference.
>> The Crimson Hawk's scoring margin of +24.3 leads the PSAC and ranks third in Division II.
>> Coach Carey rosters four seniors, Ali Hardwell, Nyshae' Weaver, Marin Miller, and Ellie Wilkerson have all been fundamental pieces of the success that the Crimson Hawks have experienced this season.
>> Hardwell has been a key rotational piece for the Crimson Hawks, appearing in every game off the bench.
>> Weaver leads the team in scoring at 15.5 points per game while grabbing a team-high 8.6 rebounds per game.
>> Miller's generous playmaking has been a key fundamental of Coach Carey's offense. Miller has recorded six games of 5+ assists and leads the Crimson Hawks with a total of 64 assists.
>> Wilkerson's scoring has been essential for IUP's offense, Wilkerson has scored 10+ points in the last seven-of-ten matchups.

SETON HILL AT A GLANCE
IUP welcomes Seton Hill to the KCAC, the Griffins hold an overall record of 16-6 and a conference record of 12-4. Most recently, Seton Hill fell to No. 5 nationally ranked Gannon at home with a final score of 70-81.

Leading the Griffins in scoring is senior guard Hallie Cowan. Running away with the number one spot in scoring in the PSAC, Cowan averages 19.0 PPG. Ontop of elite offensive production, Cowan has shown elite defensive play, accumululating 28 steals and 14 blocks so far this season.

Ranking third in the PSAC in scoring is another Cowan. Helene Cowan averages 17.5 PPG for the Griffins.

SERIES HISTORY
IUP leads the all-time series 18-7. IUP has held the series, winning the last six-of-ten matchups. IUP looks to build off momentum from their 86-76 previous victory earlier in the 2025-26 regular season. After being swept by the Griffins in the 2024-25 season.

RED-HOT PRECISE OFFENSE
IUP ranks second in the PSAC in overall offense and tenth in Division II, averaging 79.9 points per game. Bearing the 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 .605 FG%. Teresa Maggio is right behind Weaver in the PSAC, ranked third with a FG% of .547.

DILIGENT DEFENSE
The Hawks also find themselves among the top three in the PSAC in points allowed per game. Surrendering only 55.6 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 39.9 REB/G, which puts them fifth in the PSAC. Defensively, IUP has completely denied opponents of any second-chance opportunities. IUP allows only 26.4 rebounds per game which ranks first in the PSAC. IUP's rebounding margin of +13.5 is fourth best in 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 16.68 assists per game, which topples the rest of the PSAC. IUP's 367 total assists accounted for is second-most in the conference, two behind Gannon's 369 total assists.