Double Trouble

IUP's nationally ranked basketball teams play poorly in California's sweep

EDITOR’S NOTE: This file contains the women’s and men’s stories, which is fitting because both teams played equally badly Wednesday night at California. Box scores for both teams and regional rankings are at the end.

CALIFORNIA — IUP and California reversed roles.

California, amid its worst season in decades, played like a nationally ranked team with a long postseason run ahead.

IUP, a nationally ranked team with a long postseason run in sight, played like a team that was ready to pack it in.