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NHL GMs looking at PSU talent for NHL drft

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gavin McKenna left his family and friends behind in Whitehorse, Yukon, some six years ago to pursue his NHL dream. Now, the NHL is traveling to one of Canada’s most remote regions to meet with McKenna — the 18-year-old forward projected to be the No. 1 pick in the draft ...

Penn State women’s basketball team gets transfer from Nevada

UNIVERSITY PARK— Penn State women’s basketball head coach Tanisha Wright announced Monday that 2025-26 Mountain West Freshman of the Year Skylar Durley signed to play at Penn State. Durley became the seventh addition to Wright’s roster and sixth portal pickup. “The addition of Skylar really strengthens our team in many ways,” said Wright. “Skylar is a proven leader, showcased by the Mountain West Freshman of the Year. Skylar is a tough nosed guard who isn’t afraid to mix it up, evidenced by her ability to rebound the ball.” The Nevada transfer started in all 31 games ...

Nittany Lions sign on big man from Buffalo

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades announced the signing of 6-foot-11 center Tim Oboh for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday. Oboh comes to University Park with two seasons of eligibility remaining after beginning his collegiate career as a two-year starter at ...

Penn State names men’s volleyball coach

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Pat Kraft announced Wednesday the naming of Colin McMillan as the fourth head coach in the 50-year history of Penn State men’s volleyball. McMillan will succeed Mark Pavlik, who retired following 32 seasons as the ...

Penn State baseball player Michael Anderson collects Big Ten honor

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State baseball senior Michael Anderson was honored with an All-Big Ten first-team selection as a utility player on Tuesday. PSU redshirt senior Ben DeMell was Penn State’s Sportsmanship Award honoree. Anderson is Penn State’s 18th All-Big Ten first-team honoree. Joining Paxton Kling in 2025, Penn State has first-team All-Big Ten selections in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2011-12. Oneacre named Penn State softball freshman third baseman Allison Oneacre garnered additional national acclaim on Tuesday afternoon, with the rookie infielder ...

PSU Altoona athlete picks up more honors

More postseason softball honors rolled in on Friday when Penn State Altoona junior outfielder Riley Best was selected to the second team of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III All-Region VII team. Best, a Glendale graduate, becomes the fifth player in Penn State Altoona softball history to earn All-Region honors from the NFCA. Last week, the junior outfielder was announced as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Year and a first-team all-conference selection. Best played in all 40 games this season, her first with the Penn State Altoona ...