A strong defensive effort, a blocked punt returned for a touchdown, and a pivotal 17-play fourth quarter drive paved the way for IUP to beat Ashland, 19-13, in the Super Region One semifinal game on Saturday.
Jack Benedict has the recap from U92.5 FM and U92radio.com.
Next week’s regional championship game will feature a rematch between IUP and Shepherd at George P. Miller Stadium. The Rams downed Slippery Rock 37-27 at home earlier today.
Kick-off and broadcast times will be announced at a future date.
In other Division II playoff games, Grand Valley State will face Ferris State in a match of the top two seeds in the Super Region Three championship next week. Grand Valley State beat Northwest Missouri State, 13-8, while Ferris State edged Pittsburg State, 17-14.
