Purdue’s big 2nd half sinks Lions

February 2, 2023

By Michael Marot The Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Mason Gillis routinely demonstrates his shooting prowess at Purdue’s practices. On Wednesday night, the roaring, sellout crowd at Mackey Arena finally got a glimpse, too. The third year forward made an arena record nine 3-pointers and finished with a career high 29 points to lead the top-ranked Boilermakers to an 80-60 rout over Penn State. “Honestly to me, it doesn’t feel like I did anything different. I just hit a couple shots and they kept falling,” Gillis said. “I kind of hesitate sometimes in games, ...

Fast-paced offense key for Penn State Altoona

February 2, 2023

By Matt Michelone For the Mirror CRESSON — Penn State Altoona has done a terrific job on the men’s hardwood this season, playing the run-and-gun style of offense — averaging 85.6 points per game. The that has come in handy the last couple of games because both have resembled NBA contests. Wednesday night, the Lions outshot Mount Aloysius and ran away with their seventh straight win, 116-93, triumph in Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference action at the Mount Aloysius College Athletic Convocation & Wellness Center. The Lions grabbed a 129-90 victory against Hilbert ...

Slow start sinks Lady Lions on road

January 31, 2023

By Noah Trister The Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Md. — For Maryland coach Brenda Frese, this was an almost ideal way to start a busy week. The Terrapins led Penn State by 20 after the first quarter on Monday night and were never really threatened after that. They won easily, and nobody even had to play 28 minutes. “It was terrific. That’s where we need to be,” Frese said. “Three games in seven days this week. We talked about it, the Big Ten Tournament, you’re going to be playing multiple games back to back, so extending that depth is really important.” Abby ...

Pickett helps Nittany Lions pummel Wolverines

January 30, 2023

UNIVERSITY PARK — Jalen Pickett scored 25 points with eight rebounds and eight assists, Andrew Funk surpassed 1,500 career points and Penn State raced past Michigan 83-61 on Sunday. Seth Lundy scored 22 points for the Nittany Lions (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten Conference), who matched last ...

College wrestling

January 27, 2023

Iowa at Penn State Start: 8:30 p.m., Bryce Jordan Center, University Park Records: Iowa (12-0, 5-0 Big Ten); Penn State (10-0, 3-0 Big Ten) TV: Big Ten Network Internet: www.gopsusports.com Notable: The meet that will have all of the college wrestling world will be this one — the No. 1 Nittany Lions vs. the No. 2 Hawkeyes. ... Penn State won last year’s meet, 19-13, while Iowa took the 2020 meet, 19-17, which was the Lions’ last dual meet loss. The 2021 meet in State College was canceled due to COVID issues. ... Central Cambria graduate Max Murin is ranked seventh at 149 ...

Defense lets Penn St. down in Big Ten loss

January 27, 2023

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Five Lady Lions finished in double figures but it wasn’t enough as Penn State fell 86-82 in overtime at Rutgers in Big Ten Conference basketball action Thursday. Penn State (12-9, 3-7 Big Ten) started the game hot, shooting 63 percent from the field and closed out the first quarter with a 14-4 run, including a Taniyah Thompson three at the buzzer. Rutgers took the lead for the first time in the final two minutes of the second quarter. However, a Leilani Kapinus free throw and a Shay Ciezki buzzer beating coast-to-coast layup brought Penn State a 33-32 lead at ...