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NittanyCentral delivers expert analysis from veteran reporters and timely updates on Penn State sports, with in-depth coverage of Nittany Lions Football, Wrestling, Basketball, and more.

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NittanyCentral delivers expert analysis from veteran reporters and timely updates on Penn State sports, with in-depth coverage of Nittany Lions Football, Wrestling, Basketball, and more.

NCAA Tournament

NCAA Tournament: Penn State Basketball vs. Texas Time, TV Channel, How to Watch Online for FREE

Penn State Basketball aims to keep its Cinderella NCAA Tournament run going, when the No. 10 Nittany Lions led by guards Jalen Pickett and Andrew Funk, and head coach Micah Shrewsberry take on the No. 2 seed Texas Longhorns at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023 on CBS. Funk came out firing against Texas […]

NCAA Tournament: Penn State Basketball vs. Texas Picks, Predictions, More

Penn State Basketball is just 40 minutes away from making its first Sweet Sixteen since 2001.  And believe it or not, they have a real shot to make it happen. In front of the Nittany Lions are the 2 seed Texas Longhorns, a team that is likely the most complete opponent Penn State will have […]

NCAA Tournament: How to Watch Penn State Basketball vs. Texas A&M Online FOR FREE

Penn State Basketball opens the 2023 NCAA Tournament as the No. 10 seed in the Midwest Region, set to take on No. 7 Texas A&M at 9:55 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023 on TBS. Led by head coach Micah Shrewsberry, senior guard Jalen Pickett, and senior forward Seth Lundy, the Nittany Lions came one […]

3 Reasons Penn State Basketball Can be NCAA Tournament Cinderella

Penn State Basketball came one possession shy of possibly winning the Big Ten Tournament, but has the pieces to make a lengthy NCAA Tournament run. The Nittany Lions enter March Madness, dancing for the first time since 2011, but head coach Micah Shrewsberry‘s team has the pieces in place to wear this year’s Cinderella slipper. […]

NCAA Tournament Bracket: Why You Should Pick Penn State Basketball

Penn State Basketball plays its first NCAA Tournament game in 12 years Thursday night at 9:55 pm on TBS after a wildly successful Big Ten Tournament run. But what do the Aggies bring to the table?  Can the Nittany Lions continue this season, resulting in a matchup versus either Texas or Colgate to make the […]

NCAA Tournament: 3 Early Thoughts on Penn State Basketball vs. Texas A&M

Penn State Basketball is back in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2011. After, what would have been nothing short of a miracle comeback Sunday afternoon against Purdue in the Big Ten title game, the Nittany Lions turn their focus to the Aggies of Texas A&M. Here are 3 early thoughts on Penn […]

NCAA Tournament 2023: What Time, TV Channel is Penn State Basketball vs. Texas A&M? FREE Live Stream

Penn State Basketball opens the 2023 NCAA Tournament as the No. 10 seed in the Midwest Region, set to take on No. 7 Texas A&M at 9:55 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023 on TBS. Led by head coach Micah Shrewsberry, senior guard Jalen Pickett, and senior forward Seth Lundy, the Nittany Lions came one […]

Penn State Basketball Wins, Get Dancin’ Shoes Ready

Penn State Basketball defeated Illinois and all but guaranteed a spot in the NCAA Tournament with a 79-76 victory in Chicago. In a game featuring back and forth runs, typical of this Nittany Lions team, Penn State used a huge 14-3 run late on the game to push a close game to double digits. Despite Jalen […]

What Penn State Basketball Must Do in Big Ten Tournament to Make NCAA Tournament

Penn State Basketball is on the precipice of making the NCAA Tournament for just the third time this millennium. Okay, that’s a bit of hyperbole, but technically it’s accurate. The Nittany Lions made the Sweet Sixteen in 2001 as a No. 7 seed, and last danced in 2011 as a No. 10 seed.  Of course, Penn […]

Penn State Basketball Topples Maryland in Thriller … Stage Set for NCAA Tournament Berth?

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State Basketball won a wild one, 65-64 over Maryland on Sunday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center. It was Northwestern’s hero, Camren Wynter, who did it again with another buzzer beating shot to win the game. This second-half comeback mirrored their second-half collapse to Rutgers just one week ago. At […]

Penn State Basketball G Jalen Pickett Not Playing in March Madness Would be a Disgrace

I had a tweet that caused a bit of activity in the Penn State community this past week and that was what I considered the Mount Rushmore of Penn State Basketball. I landed on Lamar Stevens, Talor Battle, DJ Newbill, and Jalen Pickett. Plenty of other names just missed the list like Jesse Arnelle, Joe […]

Fox Analyst Makes BOLD Statement About Penn State Basketball’s March Madness Chances

We are less than 3 weeks until the Bracket comes out for the NCAA Tournament, and Penn State Basketball is still in the fight to make their case that they deserve to be in the Big Dance. Following the Nittany Lions‘ huge road win at Ohio State on Thursday night, FOX Analyst Casey Jacobsen would […]

Andy Katz opens up on Penn State Basketball March Madness, NIT Chances

Penn State Basketball is officially dancing on a razor’s edge when it comes to making the NCAA Tournament. As things stand now, the Nittany Lions seem on their way to missing both the NCAA, and the NIT unless head coach Micah Shrewsberry fix whatever is going on with them. On Saturday, Penn State Basketball lost […]

Penn State Basketball Fading NCAA Tournament Hopes on Life Support

The first half of the conference schedule went about as well for Penn State Basketball team as you could hope for. The Nittany Lions were 14-7 and posted a 5-5 conference record. The depth of the Big Ten almost assuredly meant that a .500 conference record would give Penn State its first NCAA Tournament appearance […]

Penn State Basketball: How Bad Did Rutgers Loss Hurt NCAA Tournament Chances?

Penn State Basketball entered Tuesday’s game against Rutgers  ranked 49th in the NET rankings, before losing 65-45 in embarrassing fashion. This put the Nittany Lions either as a last four in or first four out on many bracketologist predictions, ahead of the NCAA Tournament. The loss to Rutgers was ugly to say the least. Micah […]

Penn State Basketball: The Week We Find Out if Nittany Lions Will Dance

Penn State Basketball heads to Piscataway, New Jersey Tuesday night before hosting the rematch with the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday. And by the end of this week, we will know if the 2022-2023 Nittany Lions Basketball team is truly NCAA Tournament-worthy. According to most prognostications, Penn State Basketball is one of the last teams in or […]

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