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Penn State “having fun” on its way to the Big Ten Tournament Semi-Finals
Written by Andre Monroe CHICAGO – Win or lose, the Nittany Lions have preached “having fun” in the Big Ten Tournament. After back-to-back wins over favorites Illinois and Northwestern, it’s safe to say Penn State is having it. “When we’re not playing our best, we still find a way to win; that’s what toughness does,”…
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Penn State dominates Illinois in 93-81 win, erasing losing streak
Written By Ben Hoyt | Edited by Andre Monroe Penn State wins at the Bryce Jordan Center in commanding fashion with a final score of 93-81, sweeping Illinois on the season and erasing a four game losing streak. The Nittany Lions now sit at 15-11 on the season and look to continue stacking valuable wins. …
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Penn State falls to Wisconsin in its third consecutive loss: Takeaways
Written By Francis Mizner | Edited by Andre Monroe In a must-win, Penn State lost its third consecutive game to Big Ten opponent Wisconsin. The final overtime score was 79-74 with Wisconsin G Chucky Hepburn leading all scoring with 19 points. Defensive struggles To mention the defensive struggles by Penn State is nothing but a…
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Immediate Takeaways: Michigan State defeats Penn State in Big 10 Battle
By Ben Hoyt Penn State’s three-point woes Penn State’s number one strength as a team is shooting beyond the arc. According to BartTorvik.com, Penn State is 13th in the country from three-point-range at a solid average of 40.4 percent; and they aren’t afraid to pull the trigger. In today’s game against Michigan State, they took…
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Immediate Post-Game Observations: Penn State defeats Lafayette
Three-Point Shooting saves the day, again By Andre Monroe STATE COLLEGE – Discussion around Penn State’s fiery three-point shooting may come off as a beaten drum at this point in the season. In its season opener against Winthrop, Penn State broke a school record for three-pointers made in a game with 18. Since then, perimeter…
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Men’s Basketball Game Preview: Penn State vs Butler
By Francis Mizner: Penn State looks to continue its impressive start to the 2022-23 season with a game against Big East opponent Butler. The Nittany Lions host the Bulldogs for the seventh-annual Gavitt Tipoff Games; a series that started in 2015, in which eight games are played between the Big Ten and Big East Conference.…
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What’s Next for Emoni Bates?
Cullen Avent Emoni Bates’ homecoming could serve as a collegiate reboot for him, as he works his way back up the draft ladder without the pressure of becoming a generational talent weighing on his shoulders. In 2019 Emoni Bates, in a promising, yet risky move, announced his commitment to Memphis, choosing the school over powerhouse…
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One-on-One with Jace Posey
Insider Institute exclusive interview with Houston’s breakout guard
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Penn State wins Thriller in Double OT against Iowa
By Andre Monroe Whew. That game did not want to end. Both teams fought in what proved to be one of the best wins this season for Penn State. They had every chance to fold against a team they were underdogs to at home. The Nittany Lions started as well as you could ask for.…
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No. 11 UCLA defeats No. 1 Michigan to advance to the Final Four
THIS IS MARCH! UCLA advances to the Final Four after defeating Michigan, 51-49. UCLA goes from losing four straight games to end the regular season, to cashing their ticket to the Final Four. This is UCLA’s first Final Four berth since 2008. UCLA has been a cinderella team all tournament. People doubted UCLA head coach…