Watch Grand Valley State vs. Indiana (PA): Preview and Prediction Guide
Two programs stand between each other and the Division II women’s basketball crown this weekend. No. 1 Grand Valley State meets No. 2 Indiana (PA) on Saturday, March 28, at 3 p.m. ET. A repeat title would place Grand Valley State alongside Cal Poly Pomona and Lubbock Christian as the only DII programs to repeat this century.
How to watch
Watch Grand Valley State vs. Indiana (PA) live on ESPN+. The Elite Eight runs at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The event spans March 24 through March 28, with the final tipping off Saturday afternoon.
By the numbers
| Team | Scoring Offense | Scoring Defense | Assists | Rebounds | Points Off Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley State | 79.9 | 51.9 | 16.7 | 43.7 | 24.8 |
| Indiana (PA) | 77.5 | 58.3 | 15.6 | 39.4 | 20.4 |
Grand Valley State preview
The Lakers are 35-1 and back in the national title game for the third time in program history. They are attempting to become repeat champions after winning last year.
GVSU spreads production across several players. Paige VanStee, MacKenzie Bisballe and Nicole Kamin provide clear scoring threats. The roster excels off the ball and with disciplined defense.
The GLIAC tournament showed their dominance. Grand Valley State posted eight tournament wins by margins of 44, 28, 21, 33, 20, 10, 48 and 22 points. Their semifinal versus Alabama Huntsville featured a rough first half offensively, but they still won by 22.
Indiana (PA) preview
The Crimson Hawks reached their first-ever national championship game. This run marks program history and a major milestone for the team.
IUP relies heavily on Nyshae’ Weaver and Teresa Maggio. Maggio averaged 17.8 points per game during the tournament. Weaver recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Colorado Mesa.
Indiana (PA) navigated a varied path to the final. They beat No. 8 Charleston (WV) by 26, survived a seven-point game with Seton Hill, won 65-64 over Winston-Salem State, needed overtime against No. 7 Holy Family, and defeated Colorado Mesa 75-70.
Key matchup factors
Grand Valley State brings depth, defense and efficiency. Indiana (PA) counterpunches with clutch scoring and experienced leaders. Turnover points and rebounding could swing the outcome.
Prediction and notes
This preview and prediction guide notes Grand Valley State’s season-long excellence. Their resilience after a poor opening half in the semifinals underscores that quality.
Final projection: Grand Valley State 72, Indiana (PA) 62. Filmogaz.com will provide bracket updates, scores and live coverage throughout the weekend.
