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Penn State and Pitt to renew rivalry at Palestra

PHILADELPHIA – The Penn State men's basketball team will return to one of college basketball’s most iconic stages when the Nittany Lions take on Pitt on Sunday, Nov. 8, inside Philadelphia's historic Palestra. The matchup will celebrate the Palestra's 100th anniversary while renewing an in-state rivalry for the 150th all-time meeting between Penn State and Pitt. "Games like this are what college basketball is all about: great history, passionate fan bases and high-level competition,” said Peter and Ann Tombros Endowed Head Coach Mike Rhoades. “The Palestra is one of the most ...

Spikes drop Black Bears, 5-4

UNIVERSITY PARK – Nyan Hayes homered to tie the game in the seventh inning, then led off the bottom of the ninth with a triple to set up Trent Turner’s walk-off single to give the State College Spikes a 5-4 win over the West Virginia Black Bears on Wednesday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Hayes, who completed his collegiate career at Oregon State this spring after 45 RBI’s over 53 games at Grambling in 2025, took a 1-2 pitch from West Virginia (0-1 2nd Half) reliever Cameron Padgett into the Pepsi Picnic Pavilion for a three-run shot to even the game at 4-4 in the ...

Lundy, Baldwin head to NBA Summer League

LAS VEGAS – Two former Nittany Lions will represent Penn State on NBA Summer League rosters as Summer League action begins this week. Ace Baldwin Jr. (Orlando Magic) and Seth Lundy (Toronto Raptors) will suit up from July 9-19 in Las Vegas. Baldwin Jr., former two-time Big Ten Defensive ...

Pooles donate to West Shore Home Field

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Penn State Athletics received a $5 million gift from Bob and Sandy Poole toward the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium Revitalization project. “We are incredibly grateful to Bob and Sandy Poole for their extraordinary generosity and unwavering commitment to Penn State,” said Dr. Patrick Kraft, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. “For decades, the Pooles have invested in the University in ways that have expanded opportunities for students and strengthened the Penn State experience. Their support of the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium ...

Penn State reveals fan clubs

UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State Athletics announced the launch of its 2026 fan membership clubs, featuring the return of the Nittany Lion's Cub Club for a second year alongside two brand-new offerings: Nittany Lion's Pet Pack and Nittany Lion's Newborns. Each club gives members a unique way to connect with Penn State Athletics and The Nittany Lion, with exclusive benefits tailored to fans of every age. Nittany Lion's Cub Club presented by GIANT Nittany Lion's Cub Club returns for a second year with a refreshed lineup of member benefits. Cub Club is open to all kids 12 years of age and ...

McKenna signs entry deal with Toronto

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada – Nittany Lion forward Gavin McKenna (Whitehorse, Yukon) put pen to paper on his three-year, entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs over the holiday weekend. McKenna, the first overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, becomes the fifth different Nittany Lion from the 2025-26 roster to ink an NHL contract as he made his entry-level deal with Toronto official on Friday evening. Maple Leafs Announcement McKenna joins teammates Charlie Cerrato (Carolina), Aiden Fink (Nashville), Matt DiMarsico (Colorado) and Kevin Reidler(Ottawa) who also inked ...