Daemen University’s East Regional MVP, Zach Philipkoski of New Hartford, posted a career-high 40 points to keep his name on the Bevo Francis Award watch list. His performance ensures he remains among the Top 25 candidates vying for one of small-college basketball’s highest honors.

IUP redshirt senior Dallis Dillard has been named to the 2025-26 Bevo Francis Award Watch List, placing him among NCAA Division II’s top 100 players for the season. The announcement, made by Small College Basketball on Thursday, highlights a noteworthy milestone for both Dillard and IUP athletics.