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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.

Penn State Basketball

Penn State Basketball Loses in Heartbreaking Fashion to Georgia Tech

NEW YORK — Penn State Basketball dropped a heartbreaker at Madison Square Garden this afternoon losing to Georgia Tech 82-81 in overtime. The Nittany Lions stormed back from down 10 points with just under nine minutes to go, on the back of a tenacious press that led to a number of key Georgia Tech turnovers. […]

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

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 […]

Defense Carries Penn State Basketball Over Lehigh, 74-65

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 […]

What Time, TV Channel is Penn State Basketball vs. Delaware State? | 3 Things to Know for Nittany Lions’ Opener

Penn State Basketball tips off the 2023 regular season, and the head coach Mike Rhoades era, as the Nittany Lions host Delaware State inside the Bryce Jordan Center on Monday, Nov. 6. This will be a new-look Penn State roster from the team that made a run to the NCAA Tournament last spring. Here’s a […]

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

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 […]

Shop the Best Penn State Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Deals

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here, and the e-commerce giant is offering some major discounts, including on Penn State gear. Whether you’re looking for some new styles to add to your Nittany Lions wardrobe, or must-haves for your Beaver Stadium tailgates, there is something for everyone. Here’s a look at the best Penn State […]

Lamar Stevens Traded to San Antonio Spurs | How He Fits

Lamar Stevens is being traded to the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Penn State great had his 2023-2024 contract guaranteed by the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this week, now finds himself heading west. The main piece of the trade was the sign and trade of Heat guard Max Strus. The Spurs also acquired […]

John Harrar Opens Up About What to Expect from Happy Valley Hoopers

Penn State will be participating in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) for the first time, headlined by Player/GM John Harrar. John Harrar worked hard since September to get a Penn State alumni team into The Basketball Tournament, a winner-take-all $1 million single-elimination tournament. After the official announcement, he sat down with the Shots Gotta Fall Podcast to […]

Revolutionizing Penn State Basketball: Mike Rhoades Making Waves in Recruiting, Secures Top Prospect for 2024

It has been a couple of months since Penn State Basketball named Mike Rhoades as head Coach, and he is already making an impact on the recruiting side of things. Late Monday night, Penn State would land its first recruit for 2024 in combo guard Jahvin Carter from Tennessee’s Alcoa High School Home 🤍💙 110% […]

Penn State Basketball on Verge of Taking The Basketball Tournament by Storm

A Penn State Basketball alumni team is on the verge of participating in The Basketball Tournament for the first time next month.   Next week, it’s expected that the Happy Valley Hoopers will be selected to participate in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), likely playing in the Syracuse region.  TBT is dubbed as the ‘highest stakes basketball tournament in […]

SEC Declares War on College Sports Fun: Field and Court Stormings Now Banned in BIG mistake!

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced significant increases in fines and required rules in attempts to remove field and court stormings from the court, apparently forgetting that college athletics is supposed to be fun. SEC release on new field-storming policies pic.twitter.com/4lWauu7q6i — Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) June 1, 2023  I have participated in many court storms in my day, mostly […]

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