IUP Dominates La Roche in Scrimmage at Memorial Field House

IUP topped Division III La Roche, 96-56, Sunday in a scrimmage game at Memorial Field House.

It was the final preseason tune up for the Indians, who open the regular season Friday at the Millersville Tip-Off Tournament against Bridgeport at 1 p.m.

Freshman Lizzie Suwala led three IUP players in double figures with 15 points including two three-pointers and a three-point play the old fashioned way.

Forward Nina Jackson, a junior transfer from Western Michigan, had 12 points, including a 6-for-8 performance from the free throw line.

Veteran Katie Glaws tallied 11 points, Kylie Miller added nine and Jahzinga Tracey and Mame Brumbaugh scored eight points each. Kara Taylor chipped in seven points, and each of the 12 IUP players that dressed scored at least four points.

As a member of the IUP volleyball team, backup guard Krista Nordby will dress when the Indians’ volleyball season is over.

IUP dominated the boards, 53-35, and had 18 turnovers compared to 20 for La Roche.

The Indians jumped out to an 11-6 lead before reeling off an 11-0 run to lead 22-6 midway through the first half. IUP cranked the lead up to 30-10 and eventually 42-21 with 2:00 left before Staci Heberling’s halfcourt shot made it 49-25 at halftime.