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Penn State stays hot from three in rout of Loyola

Penn State basketball makes more history from three-point land in win over Loyola

Just days after setting a program record for three-pointers made in a season-opening win, Penn State’s men’s basketball team kept draining from beyond the arc in a blowout victory over Loyolya on Thursday night in the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State drained 16 three-pointers and got a balanced attack from across the lineup in a 90-65 victory over Loyola to improve to 2-0.

“I’m just proud of our guys for the second game in a row. How we played, the pace we played at, the maturity that we started the game with,” head coach Micah Shrewsberry said after the win. “That was the biggest thing that I talked to those guys about, is we want to be better every game we play. We want to get better. We don’t want to take any steps back, and I didn’t feel like we did that.”

[autotag]Camren Wynter[/autotag], a key transfer from Drexel, was Penn State’s leading scorer with 18 points and [autotag]Myles Dread[/autotag], [autotag]Kebba Njie[/autotag], and [autotag]Seth Lundy[/autotag] each scored in double figures. [autotag]Jalen Pickett[/autotag] was an assist machine with 11 assists in the game.

Penn State jumped out to an early lead on the strength of its three-point shooting but Loyola cut the Penn State lead to 21-19 with a run with just under nine minutes to play in the first half. Dread helped regain control with three three-pointers in the next five minutes to fuel a 14-4 Penn State run to help take a 40-29 halftime lead. Penn State kept Loyola at a healthy distance for the rest of the night.

With the 90 points scored on Thursday coupled with the 93 points scored in Penn State’s season-opening win against Winthrop, Penn State has scored 90 points in back-to-back games for the first time since December 2016. It is also the first time Penn State has hit 15 or more three-pointers in back-to-back games in program history.

Next up for the Nittany Lions is a home game against Butler, of the Big East. Penn State hosts Butler in the 2022 Gavitt Games, an eight-0game series between schools from the Big Ten and Big East. Penn State is 1-2 all-time against Butler but has not faced the Bulldogs since 1992. Penn State is 2-1 in the Gavitt Games. The Big East won last year’s Gavitt Games, 6-2.

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Penn State was on fire from 3-point land in opening win vs. Winthrop

Penn State was on fire from beyond the three-point line in its season-opening win vs. Winthrop

Penn State had a big night from beyond the three-point line as the Nittany Lions opened the men’s basketball season with a 93-68 win against Winthrop on Monday night in the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State set a program record for three-point shots made with 18 three-pointers in the game.

[autotag]Jalen Pickett[/autotag] was the leading man for the Nittany Lions with 23 points and five rebounds with five assists. Transfer Andrew Funk hit six of the record-18 three-pointers in his Penn State debut

Head coach Micah Shrewsberry was pleased with how the game played out.

“We’re not overdoing it,” Shrewsberry said in his postgame comments following the win. “We just want to be solid and disciplined in our spots. And that’s when good things happen for you.”

Penn State started the game with [autotag]Seth Lundy[/autotag], [autotag]Caleb Dorsey[/autotag], Camren Wynter, Funk, and Pickett. Lundy had a double-digit with 10 points and Dorsey led the team with six rebounds. [autotag]Myles Dread[/autotag] picked up 12 points off the bench by hitting four of the team’s three-pointers.

Shrewsberry opened his postgame comments by admitting he was feeling a little bit nervous about the outcome when the game started.

“Coming into this game and walking out onto the court, I was nervous. I was nervous because I recognized, and you guys may not realize this because of how the game went, but it’s a good team. It’s a good program,” Shrewsberry said of Winthrop. “We’re going to look up in March and that team’s got 23-24 wins to its belt. And that’s not by accident.”

But it was hard for Shressberry not to walk away from Monday night’s game feeling good about what his team accomplished.

“I think the anxiety part was I wanted us to play well,” Shrewsberry said. “I wanted to show up tonight and I’m happy for the most part. I’m happy with our play.”

Next up for Penn State is a home game on Thursday night against Loyola (Md.). Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET on B1G+.

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Penn State Basketball Snapshot Profile: Seth Lundy

Seth Lundy is one of the key returning vets for Penn State men’s basketball this 2022-23 season.

Penn State men’s basketball is heading into its second season under head coach [autotag]Micah Shrewsberry[/autotag], and the bar is looking to be raised as the Nittany Lions look to return to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament for the first time since 2011. With a roster of key returning veterans and fresh new talent from the recruiting efforts of the new staff, there is a sense of optimism to rely on in the 2022-23 season.

Over the course of the preseason, will are profiling each player on the roster to help fans get acquainted with this year’s roster of Nittany Lions men’s basketball players and what kind of role each player will be taking on for Shrewsberry.

Here is a look at one of the key returning veterans on the roster for the 2022-23 college basketball season, [autotag]Seth Lundy[/autotag].

Preseason Profile: Seth Lundy

Position Guard/Forward
Year Senior
Hometown (High School) Paulsboro, NJ
(Roman Catholic (PA))
Height 6-6
Weight 220

2021-22 Stats

Games Played FG% REB AST STL PTS
30 .395 146 21 30 356

Seth Lundy was one of Penn State’s most consistent players last season. He started all 30 games he played in for the Nittany Lions and he ended the season as the team’s second-leading scorer and third-leading rebounder. Lundy also was  key defensive player for the team as Shrewsberry worked  on improving the team’s overall team defense.

Role in 2022-23

It should go without much question that Seth Lundy will play a key role in the team’s plans in 2022-23. With so much experience to rely on, Lundy should be a fixture in the team’s starting five and will be relied on to connect on some three-pointers, something he was among the bets on the team at doing last season.

Lundy will also be one of the team’s leading defenders if last season was any indication, and he will serve as a good mentor to some of the newer members of the program.

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Penn State Men’s Basketball Player Photo Gallery: Seth Lundy

Penn State men’s basketball photos: Seth Lundy

One of Penn State’s key returning players in the 2022-23 men’s basketball season is [autotag]Seth Lundy[/autotag]. The senior returns to the program for another year as an important part of the offensive plan for the program in the second year under head coach [autotag]Micah Shrewsberry[/autotag].

After starting all 30 games played last season for the Nittany Lions, Penn State knows Lundy is a reliable asset and leader for the team that features a mix of new faces through recruiting and added pieces through the transfer portal. Lundy was Penn State’s second-leading scorer in the 2021-22 season and among the team leaders in rebounds per game. Coming into the new season, Lundy will be a big reason why the Nittany Lions are optimistic an NCAA tournament drought could come to an end.

Here are some of the best photos of Lundy during his time at Penn State entering the 2022-23 men’s college basketball season.

Photos of Penn State at Big Ten basketball media day

Photos from Penn State’s day at Big Ten basketball media day in Minneapolis.

Penn State men’s and women’s basketball coaches and players got the chance to talk about the upcoming basketball season this week in Minneapolis at the annual Big Ten media day event. The two-day event’s press conference schedule was brought to a close by men’s head coach [autotag]Micah Shrewsberry[/autotag] and players and coaches throughout the conference broke off into mini-press conference settings.

Penn State women’s coach [autotag]Carolyn Kieger[/autotag] was joined by star players [autotag]Leilani Kapinus[/autotag] and [autotag]Makenna Marisa[/autotag]. The men’s team was represented by Shrewsberry, [autotag]Seth Lundy[/autotag], and [autotag]Jalen Pickett[/autotag].

Here are the best photos of Penn State’s representatives in attendance at Big Ten basketball media day.

Micah Shrewsberry’s Year 2 outlook for Penn State men’s basketball

Here’s a quick look at Penn State men’s basketball’s Year 2 under Micah Shrewsberry.

We are in the bye week of Penn State football. But that also means we are in the midst of preparing for Penn State Nittany Lions men’s basketball.

Penn State is under former Purdue assistant [autotag]Micah Shrewsberry[/autotag], who came into a team that was struggling immensely. Shrewsberry came in and already inked Penn State’s highest recruiting class in program history.

How will Shrews be in his second year with the Nittany Lions? Let’s take a look.

Penn State finished 14-17 (7-13) last season, which was 10th in the Big Ten.

Their biggest loss will be forward [autotag]John Harrar[/autotag], who averaged 10.6 points per game, 10.3 rebounds and a 64.0 field goal percentage with Penn State last season.

Another big loss for Penn State is guard [autotag]Sam Sessoms[/autotag], who transferred to Coppin State. Sessoms averaged 11.6 points per game last season with the Nittany Lions.

Penn State has plenty of returning players, with senior [autotag]Seth Lundy[/autotag] and fifth-year senior [autotag]Jalen Pickett[/autotag]. Pickett was the team’s leading scorer last season and his coming back to Penn State is huge. He averaged 13.3 points per game in the 31 games he played.

The Nittany Lions have five talented freshmen coming in this season. One to keep an eye on is [autotag]Jameel Brown[/autotag].

Brown was a Top-100 prospect out of high school and the number five overall recruit in Penn State men’s basketball history, according to 247 Sports Composite Rankings.

One area where Penn State excelled last season was scoring defense, finishing with the Big Ten’s best scoring defense. They allowed an average of 65 points per game. That was Penn State’s best defensive season in the past 11 seasons.

If there is another area where Penn State excelled, it’s free throws. Well over half of the Nittany Lions shot over 70 percent of their free throws last season.

Now, one area where Penn State could use more consistency is its shooting. They only had four players who averaged double-digit points last season, one of them being Harrar.

Penn State brings plenty of experience to the table. If there is anyone to step up, it’s the veteran guard [autotag]Myles Dread[/autotag], who averaged just 6.2 points per game. That was Penn State’s fifth-leading scorer. Fifth. That isn’t ideal for a team that is filled with veteran experience.

In his first season, Shrews had a promising year at Penn State. He took them to the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament, the first time any first-year B1G head coach has done that since 2008.

Penn State lost some key talent in Harrar and Sessoms. But, with their veteran experience still present, they are poised to pick up right where they left off from last season.

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Penn State rallies to upset Michigan State in much-needed win

Penn State was in need of a big win. They got it on Tuesday night against Michigan State.

Penn State was in need of a big win heading into the final stretch of the regular season, and on Tuesday night they certainly got it. Penn State went on a major run in the second half to come from behind for an exhilarating 62-58 victory over No. 19 Michigan State in the Bryce Jordan Center.

After playing Michigan State to a tie at halftime, the Nittany Lions fell behind by as many as 14 points in the second half. But Penn State went on a 33-15 run to close out the game, led by Seth Lundy and John Harrar, and give head coach Micah Shrewsberry his first career coaching victory against a ranked opponent.

Lundy led all players with a 17-point effort that was boosted by five three-point shots in the win. Harrar, who was complemented by Shrewsberry for always being a hard worker, recorded his seventh double-double of the season with a dominant night on the boards against a tough team to thrive against.

It had been over a year since Penn State’s last win at home against a ranked opponent. Prior to Tuesday night, Penn State’s last win at home against a ranked opponent was on Jan. 30, 2021 against Wisconsin. This win against the Spartans gives Penn State at least one home win against a ranked opponent for a seventh consecutive season in the Bryce Jordan Center.

The win against Michigan State is a big one for the Nittany Lions, who are fighting to end the regular season above .500. The win brought Penn State to 10-12 on the season with a somewhat favorable schedule remaining outside of a road trip to Illinois at the beginning of March.

Next up for Penn State is a rescheduled home game against Minnesota. Penn State just came up short on the road against the struggling Gophers over the weekend and is looking for their first back-to-back wins since the beginning of January.

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Road loss to Michigan State drops Penn State hoops to 0-2 in Big Ten

Penn State falls to 0-2 in Big Ten play after tough road contest with Michigan State

Penn State’s first road game in the Big Ten resulted in a sour loss for Micah Shrewsberry and his Nittany Lions. Penn State was overmatched in the first half by Michigan State and dug too big a hole to dig out of in the second half of an 80-64 setback on the road in East Lansing on Saturday afternoon.

If there was one thing that was painfully clear for Shrewsberry, it was how much Penn State needs to improve on the go. Michigan State obliterated Penn State in fastbreak points, and the Nittany Lions couldn’t manufacture many trips to the free-throw line. Penn State had just seven foul shots, and the three-point shooting was lagging behind what Michigan State was able to put together. Penn State was just 5-of-20 from beyond the arc while the Spartans connected on nine of 21 three-point shots.

Michigan State, led by Gabe Brown’s 15 points, took a 42-29 lead into halftime after Penn State had hung tight with Michigan State for much of the first half. But Michigan State went on a 15-4 run to turn a two-point lead into the 13-point advantage at halftime. The Spartans held Penn State at arm’s length for the entire second half.

Seth Lundy had a good game in the box score with 18 points to lead all scorers, including 3-of-5 from three-point range and seven rebounds. Sam Sessoms added 12 points off the bench. But Michigan State controlled the boards with 40 rebounds to Penn State’s 28, providing far too many second chances for the offense and important ball control on defense.

Penn State will jump back into nonconference play for their next three games to try and work out a few issues before returning to Big Ten play for the remainder of the season. Penn State will play at VCU for their next game next Saturday, giving Penn State a week to regroup from their 0-2 start to Big Ten play.

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Penn State basketball uses big second-half run to take down Wagner

Penn State basketball uses full team effort to pull away from Wagner in non-conference action

Penn State is back in the column after pulling away from Wagner Wednesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. Everybody chipped in for Penn State’s latest victory with Jalen Pickett and Sam Sessoms leading the team with 16 points each.

Penn State led Wagner 32-27 at halftime but took care of business in the second half with a big 22-4 run that allowed Micah Shrewsberry to feel a little more comfortable coming down the final stretch after seeing Penn State unable to put together a full team effort in recent games. After commenting on how his team hasn’t put together a full 40-minute effort, Shrewsberry seemed pleased with the results against Wagner. And

“We were more in control, we turned the ball over less, and we took care of the ball more,” junior forward Seth Lundy said in his postgame comments. “We were way more aggressive defensively. We didn’t allow any straight drives to the rim. Once you play better defense, you play better offense as well. We took control of the game with that.”

Penn State’s defense seems to be forming a bit of an identity as well. For the fourth time this season, Penn State held its opponent to fewer than 60 points in a game, and did so in regulation for the fifth time.

Next up for the Nittany Lions is a return to Big Ten play this weekend. Penn State travels to Michigan State for a Saturday afternoon game in East Lansing, Michigan. The game tips at 2:00 p.m. ET and can be watched on Big Ten Network.

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Penn State basketball drops Big Ten opener to Ohio State

Penn State’s Big Ten opening loss in men’s basketball saw Nittany Lions playing from behind for most of the night.

Penn State men’s basketball got the new week started on the wrong foot Sunday night. The Nittany Lions fell in their Big Ten opener at home against the Ohio State Buckeyes, 76-64, dropping Penn State to 4-4 overall. Jalen Pickett scored 23 points on a night where Penn State trailed by 11 points at halftime and by as many as 18 in the second half.

Penn State jumped out to a 12-5 lead on the Buckeyes at the start of the game thanks to a 12-0 run with Seth Lundy (13 points) and Pickett leading the charge. But Ohio State answered by finding their three-point touch. Ohio State’s Kyle Young drained all four of his three-point shots in the game as he recorded a team-high 16 points for Ohio State.

Ohio State took a 41-30 lead into halftime and started the second half with a quick run to open the second half and separate themselves from Penn State. Any time Penn State gave their own push to cut into the lead, the Buckeyes would eventually find an answer to cut off the chances for a comeback by the Nittany Lions.

Penn State did do well in defending E.J. Liddell and Zed Key, holding the two far below their combined points-per-game average, but the Buckeyes showed they had the depth to overcome Penn Stae’s defensive focus.

One of the biggest takeaways Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry had to share after the game was how his team is still not playing a full 40-minute game, which has led to a 4-4 mark and two straight losses against power conference competition (and 1-3 overall).

“I’m looking forward to the day where we put together 40 minutes of good basketball for them,” Shrewsberry said after the game. “We’re getting better, but we’re not playing 40 minutes. And you have to against a good basketball team.”

Penn State will return to non-conference action later this week with another home game against Wagner. Penn State tips with Wagner on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Penn State will continue its Big Ten schedule on Saturday with a road trip to Michigan State.

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