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Can Penn State Basketball Sweep Indiana to Advance in B1G Tournament?

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Penn State Basketball takes on Indiana at 9:00 pm in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 on the Big Ten Network. After a relatively easy 1st round win over No. 14 Michigan, the going gets harder for the Nittany Lions as they face … Read more

Penn State Basketball Closes Out Season on Winning Note, Throttling Maryland 85-69

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State Basketball beat Maryland 85-69 to close the regular season on a high note.  The Nittany Lions dispatched a Terrapin team who really didn’t look like they wanted to be playing the final game of the college basketball season in the entire nation. The first half was relatively close, with … Read more

Penn State Basketball: Did Tom Izzo Expose a Fatal Flaw?

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It’s no secret that Tom Izzo is one of the best coaches in perhaps the history of college basketball.  And as his Spartans beat the Nittany Lions for the second time this week, the Michigan State basketball team completely neutralized one of Penn State‘s greatest strengths. Known for his havoc defense at VCU, Nittany Lions Head … Read more

Is Paterno Field a Real Possibility for Penn State Football?

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Reports surfaced Thursday that Paterno Field, or another version of honoring former Penn State Football head coach Joe Paterno, is actually being discussed at the highest levels within the University. While it’s been well documented that the alumni voted trustees are passionately in favor of honoring the Paterno Family, the last word from the University … Read more

Spartans Whip Penn State Basketball, Again | What Went Wrong

Penn State Basketball, Mike Rhoades

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — For the second time in six weeks, the Michigan State Spartans crushed Penn State Basketball, this time by the score of 80-72 at the Bryce Jordan Center where the final score was much closer than the game was played. While there’s no shame in losing at the Breslin Center, the 92-61 … Read more

Penn State Basketball Stumbles at Home vs. Northwestern 76-72 | 3 Key Takeaways

Penn State Basketball, Mike Rhoades

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State Basketball lost at home to Northwestern Tuesday night 76-72.  Here are the three key takeaways explaining how and why the Nittany Lions fell to 8-8 and most importantly 2-3, below .500 in conference. Three Point Shooting  Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but the Nittany Lions continue to … Read more

Penn State Basketball Runs Past Rider 90-63 | Key Takeaways

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State Basketball took care of business, defeating the Rider Broncs 90-63 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State was led by Kanye Clary as normal, scoring 29 points and adding in 3 assists and a rebound.  Ace Baldwin added 10 points and 9 assists. The Nittany Lions came out strong and the … Read more

Offensive Performance on Defense Costs Penn State Basketball in Loss to Butler

Penn State Basketball, Mike Rhoades

Penn State Basketball dropped its second game of the ESPN Events Invitational, this time to the Butler Bulldogs 88 – 78. A day after falling to No. 12 Texas A&M, Penn State built up a nine-point first-half lead over Butler.  However, for the second day in a row, the defense really left a lot to … Read more

Penn State Basketball Suffers First Loss of Season vs. Texas A&M

Penn State Basketball, Mike Rhoades

Penn State Basketball fell to Texas A&M in the quarterfinals of the ESPN Events Invitational, 89-77. In a game much closer than the final score appeared, the Nittany Lions battled the 12th ranked Aggies the entire game. Texas A&M’s strength underneath was just too strong for the Nittany Lions. Penn State was outrebounded 33-20(!), with the Aggies … Read more

What Time, TV Channel is Penn State Basketball vs. Texas A&M on Thanksgiving? Latest Betting Odds, More

Penn State Basketball, Mike Rhoades

It’s not just about football this Thanksgiving, folks.  Penn State Basketball has a giant match-up to kick off your holiday today. Televised on the mothership ESPN, the undefeated Nittany Lions battle the No. 12 Texas A&M Aggies at 12:00 pm. While Penn State‘s schedule this far hasn’t been full (or existent) of any challenges, we’re about … Read more

A Peek Into Rhoades’ Philosophy and a Big Week For Penn State Basketball

Penn State Basketball, Mike Rhoades

Penn State Basketball couldn’t have started the year much better, with an undefeated 4-0 start, as they head south for the ESPN Events Invitational in Orlando, Florida. New Head Coach Mike Rhoades has already started making his footprint on the Nittany Lions program, consistently reiterating that he is in it ‘for the long haul’ (a … Read more

Penn State Basketball Dominates St. Francis 83-53 | Takeaways

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State Basketball defeated St. Francis 83-53 in the Battle of Rt. 80 Tuesday night in the Bryce Jordan Center. Mike Rhoades went back to his traditional starting lineup, reinserting star Ace Baldwin, who joined Kanye Clary, Zach Hicks, Nick Kern and Qudus Wahab. Two quick Red Flash turnovers allowed Penn State to … Read more

What Time, TV Channel is Penn State Basketball vs. St. Francis? Point Spread, FREE Live Stream, More

Penn State Basketball, Mike Rhoades

Penn State Basketball hosts the St. Francis Red Flash Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in a 7 p.m. tip at the Bryce Jordan Center on the Big Ten Network. Penn State, off to a strong start at 2-0 after victories over Delaware State and Lehigh, welcomes two more, well, not exactly the strongest opponents to State College. The … Read more

Defense Carries Penn State Basketball Over Lehigh, 74-65

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In a game where Penn State Basketball had a clear roster advantage, the game was played closer than new head coach Mike Rhoades would have preferred, with the Nittany Lions prevailing 74-65 over Lehigh. Penn State was led by Kanye Clary’s 20 points and star transfer Ace Baldwin chipped in with … Read more

Penn State Basketball: 3 Big Picture Takeaways as Nittany Lions Beat Robert Morris 68-58

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MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Penn State Basketball went on the road and defeated Robert Morris in Moon Township 68-58, Friday evening. In a scrimmage set up to help raise funds for Coaches vs Cancer, the Nittany Lions held the lead for almost all 40 minutes in the first public game in the country for new … Read more

Penn State Adding Names to Back of Jerseys

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Penn State Basketball made the surprising announcement that names will be on the back of their jerseys, starting this winter. In an announcement that very few saw coming, the Nittany Lions took to twitter and, while referencing names that had been on the back of the jerseys in the past, stated they will be bringing … Read more

Could Sean Clifford Make Packers’ Week 1 Roster?

Penn State Football, Sean Clifford

After being a surprise fifth-round draft pick by the Green Bay Packers, is it possible Sean Clifford could be in uniform on Week 1? It’s not as crazy as you think. Jordan Love is the starter, having waited his turn behind future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Rodgers. But, behind the highly touted but unproven starter, the Packers roster is … Read more