Lock Haven Overcomes Halftime Deficit to Down IUP in PSAC West Opener

Complete game stats and play-by-play

IUP held a lead of as many as 12 points in the first half and a 26-19 halftime advantage but could not hold on as Lock Haven rallied for a 61-52 victory in the PSAC West opener for both teams.

IUP fell to 7-7 overall while Lock Haven won for the second time in 14 contests.  The loss ended a modest two-game winning streak for the Indians.

Emily McMahan came off the bench to lead IUP with 15 points.  Molly Miller had her sixth double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds.  The Indian defense made 14 steals, with Mame Brumbaugh and Kara Taylor both making four.

Elizabeth Gabrielle led all scorers with 18 points for Lock Haven.  Candace Sillers had 15 points and Ginger Williams contributed 11 points and 13 rebounds.  The Lady Eagles held IUP to 33.9 percent shooting (21 of 62), including just 4 of 27 from three-point range, and made 15 steals.

IUP trailed 6-4 before going on an 18-4 run, with six different players scoring during the surge, including five by Katie Glaws.  A basket by Courtnay Rattigan made it 22-10 with 8:02 left in the first half.

The Indian offense bogged down the rest of the half to allow Lock Haven to get back in the game.  IUP scored only four more points and saw its lead trimmed to seven by intermission. 

IUP was able to maintain the lead until a fastbreak layup by Sillers off a steal by Allison Hall tied the game at 42 with 8:22 remaining.  Lock Haven then took its first lead since the opening minutes on a basket by Shameka Lee 33 seconds later.

After falling behind by six, a layup by McMahan made it 48-44 with 4:43 left.  That would be the closest IUP would get as Lock Haven converted 13 of 16 free throws in the final 2:01 to seal the victory.

IUP plays its final PSAC crossover contest of the season Saturday at Bloomsburg beginning at 1:00.  The Indians host defending Division II national champion California on Wednesday at 5:30.